tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87668155068121370612024-02-21T12:53:48.408-05:00Allison's Durham DealsAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.comBlogger329125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-67304082491862859742012-04-30T20:15:00.001-04:002012-04-30T20:15:50.423-04:00Photo Banner How ToAs I've mentioned in a few previous posts, the smallest member of our house just celebrated a birthday. Being a (sometimes) frugal gal, I decided to bypass store bought decorations and try my hand at crafting my own.<br />
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Pinterest was my best friend during the weeks leading up to N's FIRST b-day party. I searched and searched for decoration inspiration, and I kept coming across photo banners - month by month photos of the birthday boy or girl, strung together and hung for display. It seemed easy enough for this not so crafty girl to attempt.<br />
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<li>Choose one picture from each month of the child's life that you wish to include in the banner. I used pictures from birth through one year, totaling thirteen photos. Be sure to select pictures that are all of the same orientation - all horizontal or all vertical.</li>
<li>Upload photos to <a href="http://www.photobucket.com/">Photobucket</a>. You'll need to sign up for an account if you don't already have one.</li>
<li>Use Photobucket's basic editor to adjust image quality (click <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Adjustment</span></b>). Auto Fix is an easy option if you'd rather not put much effort/time into editing.</li>
<li>Adjust the size of the images, found under <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Adjustment</span></b>. Make sure each image has the same width and height. My images were approximately 700 x 400 pixels. </li>
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<li>Add text to your photos, labeling the month of each picture by selecting the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Text</b></span> button. Photobucket has many new and interesting fonts to choose from. Play around with fonts and text placement!</li>
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Here's where I would do things differently. I placed the text in a different location on each picture, where I thought it looked best. I should have known better, but placing text at the top of the image created some issues when it came time to assemble the banner. I had to hole punch through some letters and some words overlapped. If there had been more time for a redo, I would have placed all text at least an inch below the top of the image.</div>
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<li>Save your images. If working on a Mac, open Microsoft Word and click and drag the images (full image, not thumbnail version) from Photobucket into a Word document. If working on a PC, download your images, save them, and then insert into a Word document. </li>
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<li>Cut pieces of thin ribbon, about 4-5 inches in length. Punch holes in the upper corners of each image. Thread ribbon through the corners of consecutive images and tie as show below. You could choose to create one long banner by connecting every photo, or you might consider dividing the banner into two sections. My banner became two sections because of the text placement issues I mentioned above - Newborn through 6 Months and 7 Months through 12 Months.</li>
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Party hosting doesn't HAVE to be expensive, though, and there are a number of things you can do to lower expenses.<br />
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<li>PLAN AND BUY AHEAD - Some party goods have a long shelf life. Think ahead, and when you see items on sale, pick them up and store for later. I knew that I would be hosting my son's first birthday party in April. As the party drew closer, I began to buy inexpensive, and sometimes free , items that I could use for the event, like soda, cake mix, frosting, chips, guacamole (freeze it), and condiments. By buying ahead, I was able to avoid paying full price during the week of the party.</li>
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With some careful planning, I spent about $10 for the "snack table" food - dinner & drinks not included. The table decorations were homemade.</div>
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<li>MENU PLAN AROUND SALES - You won't be able to pick up all your party food for pennies, but you can also save money by planning which food items will be served based on store sales. Check out which meats, fruits, and veggies are on sale. If beef is expensive, you don't have to serve burgers. Consider chicken. Instead of a fruit salad, look for a fruit or two that's in season and less expensive. I stuck to pineapple and strawberries, which were under $1.00 each, at Aldi.</li>
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Birthday wall banner, made using Photobucket.</div>
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Newborn - 6 Month Photos</div>
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7 Months - 1 Year</div>
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When we first moved to Durham, about four years ago, I discovered Southern Season, a gourmet food mega store in neighboring Chapel Hill. In addition to a restaurant, deli counter, and aisles and aisles of food and kitchen gadgets, the store offers <a href="http://www.southernseason.com/class/default.asp">themed cooking classes</a>. In my pre-baby days, I attended a class every few months or so - knife skills, Southern biscuit making, tomato gardening/cooking. Each class involves either demonstrations from a "celebrity"chef or hands on cooking instruction, paired with a multi-course meal of the dishes that are taught during the class.<br />
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This recipe for Chicken Piccata comes from a class the hubs and I took a few years ago, which focused on easy, weeknight dinners. It's certainly a meal that can go from prep to plate in under 30 minutes. The level of effort and difficulty is low, but the meal plates very well and would be an impressive meal for entertaining.<br />
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The saltiness of the capers plays well with the acidity of the lemon juice, creating a very tasty sauce. I like to sneak a little extra to pour on top of my side dishes, like a good rice pilaf. :)<br />
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Give the dish a whirl; Chicken Piccata just might become part of our regular dinner rotation, as it has in our house.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chicken Piccata - Adapted from Southern Season</span></b></div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1 cup dried breadcrumbs (I use Panko when I have them)<br />
1/4 cup olive oil<br />
4 Tablespoons butter (time to use up all that free butter from HT)<br />
1/2 cup dry white wine (I like to pick up Winking Owl at Aldi - don't spend too much on cooking wine)<br />
juice of two lemons<br />
2 Tablespoons capers (drained)<br />
Parsley for garnish (optional, I used fresh curly leaf from the garden)<br />
additional lemon wedges for garnish (optional)<br />
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<li>Pound out chicken breasts until they are even thickness. Season with salt and paper.</li>
<li>Dredge chicken breasts in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Set aside.</li>
<li>Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil to hot pan.</li>
<li>Cook the chicken for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet, place in oven safe baking dish. Place in oven to finish cooking, ~ 10-15 minutes depending on thickness of breasts.</li>
<li>Wipe excess out of pan and return to heat.</li>
<li>Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in pan. Add lemon juice, capers, and wine. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.</li>
<li>Add remaining butter to thicken sauce, whisking constantly.</li>
<li>Serve chicken breasts with sauce, lemon wedges, and parsley.</li>
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Nolan celebrated his first birthday on Sunday, April 22nd. Here's a sneak peak at the photos I'll be using for his birthday party photo banner. I edited the pictures and added text using <a href="http://photobucket.com/">Photobucket</a>, which is a free photo editing and storage website. They just released a new version, which has some easy to use, fun features, including many new fonts.<br />
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Consider the pictures that follow a year in review.<br />
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I've cut back, way back, on CVS shopping. But today, I found myself with $8.99 in Extra Care Bucks in hand (from buying contact solution a few weeks ago) and in urgent need of deodorant (hubs dropped his and it broke into a million little pieces). It was time to work the CVS system.<br />
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In order to take full advantage of my Extra Bucks, I would need to spend at least $8.99. The price of deodorant alone wouldn't come close, so I did some quick deal research to figure out items to buy that would bring me to that $8.99 goal AND earn me more Extra Bucks in the process.<br />
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In my first transaction, I bought three $0.99 American Greeting cards. When you purchase three cards this week, including the $0.99 cards, you receive $3.00 in Extra Bucks. I had printed a CVS coupon for $2.00 off three cards, which meant that I spent $0.97 for the cards AND earned back $3.00, a profit of $2.03! I also bought Blink Eye Drops, on sale for $8.99, which earned $8.99 in Extra Bucks. I used a printable coupon for $1.00 off, which meant that I paid $7.99 and earned $8.99 in rewards, a profit of $1.00.<br />
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Here's an easier look at transaction #1:<br />
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3 American Greeting Cards ($0.99 each)<br />
Used <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14415&zid=oj97&nid=10&bid=alk0418210451e1ab0167917218">$2.00 off 3 American Greeting Cards CVS coupon</a> (coupon might be gone, but still a good deal without it)<br />
= $0.97<br />
Earned $3.00 ECB, $2.03 profit<br />
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1 Blink Eye Drops - $8.99<br />
Used <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14415&zid=oj97&nid=10&bid=alk0418210451e1ab0167917218">$1.00/1 Blink Drops printable coupon</a><br />
= $7.99<br />
Eared $8.99 ECB, $1.00 profit<br />
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Total = $8.96 + tax<br />
Paid with $8.99 Extra Bucks from previous visit = $0.00 + tax (paid using remainder of CVS gift card)<br />
Earned $11.99 Extra Bucks!<br />
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Next, I wanted to use these Extra Bucks to buy the deodorant. In order to use the $11.99 in Extra Bucks, I added in a few items that I had coupons for, like soda, and one that would earn more Extra Bucks, the Physicians Formula makeup ($7.00 ECB for buying any Physicians Formula product).<br />
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I could have been a more savvy shopper with this transaction, but really, I wanted out of the store. As a heads up, the soda rang up at the wrong price, and the Physicians Formula Extra Bucks didn't print. I had to ask for both issues to be fixed, and the CVS cashier was very accommodating!<br />
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Transaction 2:<br />
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2 2-Liter Bottles of Soda (b-day party coming up!) - $0.99 each<br />
Used <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=xs&tqnm=xcttcrq97723748&o=99063&c=DR&p=Y72nxz96">$1.00/2 Bottles of 7-Up, Sunkist, A&W, etc. printable</a><br />
= $0.98<br />
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1 Degree Men's Deodorant - $3.59<br />
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1 box Act II popcorn - $1.00<br />
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1 Physician's Formula Concealer Stick - $5.99 <br />
There are coupons for $1.00 off available, but for some reason I'm missing coupons from those weeks<br />
Earned $7.00 ECB, $1.00 profit (Be sure to ask if it Extra Bucks don't print!)<br />
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Total = $11.56<br />
- $11.99 Extra Bucks = $0.00 + $0.83 tax<br />
Earned $7.00 Extra Bucks!<br />
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So...for pocket change, I came home with the deodorant the hubs needed, bags full of extras, and I still have $7.00 in rewards to use another week. :)Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-85729640800875758052012-04-22T21:59:00.005-04:002012-04-22T22:27:57.243-04:00Turning Deals into Meals - Noodles & Co. Pesto Cavatappi RevampToday was my Little Love's FIRST birthday!!<br />
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I'll be writing more about his day later, but this post is all about his B-Day dinner (pictured below - I'll get to that soon).<br />
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Nolan is our first baby, so I could be wrong, but it seems pretty traditional to serve a kid their favorite meal on their special day. I thought this over, trying to decide if N has a "favorite" meal. He's far from a picky eater, and he usually eats the same foods the hubs and I are having, but there <i>are</i> a few foods that N seems to devour more quickly than the rest, begging for more using his little sign language request (how could you say no to that??).<br />
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A menu of N's Favorites would read something like this:<br />
Cold, unseasoned tofu cubes<br />
Cold, unseasoned black beans<br />
Cheerios, hold the milk<br />
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While I'm all for indulging the boy on his birthday, I needed to eat dinner too...and that food combo sounded terrible.<br />
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So, I gave the fridge a once over and decided that I wanted to use some of the free pasta I picked this week up at Harris Teeter, as well as a few ingredients leftover from a Greek pizza I made a few days ago (cheap veggies from Aldi). The idea for a tweaked version of Noodles & Co. Pesto Cavatappi was born.<br />
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For those who are unfamiliar, Noodles is a counter service restaurant - think Moe's, Q-Doba, Panera, etc. - serving, well, noodles. Their Pesto Cavatappi dish looks like this.<br />
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It's basically a corkscrew pasta with a pesto sauce, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Nothing too fancy, but fairly tasty. My version was similar but kicked up a few notches.<br />
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The birthday boy LOVED his special meal, and Momma LOVED the glass (es) of wine she had from the bottle used in the dish. Win, win!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Allison's Revamped "Pesto Cavatappi"- Minus the Cavatappi - Feeds 4</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Ingredients:<br />
1/2 box Whole Grain Penne (or other tube or corkscrew pasta)<br />
a few tablespoons of olive oil<br />
1 pint baby bella mushrooms, sliced<br />
1/2 onion, thinly sliced<br />
prepared pesto (I used ~ 1/2 of a container from the Trader Joe's cold food section)<br />
1/2 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved<br />
1 roasted red pepper, thinly sliced or chopped<br />
a "splash" of white wine<br />
a "splash" of whole milk or cream (could leave out and use reserved pasta water)<br />
crushed red pepper flakes to taste<br />
salt<br />
pepper<br />
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Directions:<br />
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<ul><li>Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over over medium to medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add onions and cook until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. </li>
<li>Add sliced mushrooms to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender.</li>
<li>Reduce heat to medium low and add drained pasta to pan. Stir in pesto, a splash of white wine, and a splash of milk or cream. Mix until pasta is evenly coated. </li>
<li>Add tomatoes and roasted red peppers. Stir to combine and continue to cook for a few minutes, until pasta is heated through and tomatoes have wilted (would that be the correct word??).</li>
<li>Plate and top with parmesan cheese, if desired.</li>
</ul>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-46518956812732333892012-04-21T15:00:00.005-04:002012-04-21T15:16:27.060-04:00Harris Teeter Super Doubles - $1.84 OOP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxaK8ntyByxnaAeepARjvsli4G009XP5l8vbgOL3Ph9Q2J4wFqv6U0gamXqdymOh3JH7t2N6bqGDTwgBApw6VFjUVJfExg0_QH15RdvqV5DVKkQVwdJd90sglbtR8LOHjvnd2FMA9yRAP/s1600/IMG_5133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxaK8ntyByxnaAeepARjvsli4G009XP5l8vbgOL3Ph9Q2J4wFqv6U0gamXqdymOh3JH7t2N6bqGDTwgBApw6VFjUVJfExg0_QH15RdvqV5DVKkQVwdJd90sglbtR8LOHjvnd2FMA9yRAP/s400/IMG_5133.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Though I haven't been posting coupon deals recently, I haven't completely given up deal shopping. I did let my Sunday newspaper subscription expire last week (GASP!), but I've noticed that, at least for now, I'm doing just fine relying on internet printables.<br />
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Harris Teeter is running another Super Doubles promo this week, which means coupons with a value up to $1.98 will double in value. Shoppers are limited to 20 doubled coupons each day, and you may only double two of the same internet printable in a given transaction.<br />
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I went to HT this morning and using my coupons, I was able to pick up the pictured items for just $1.84 + tax, saving almost $30!<br />
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The promo runs until Tuesday evening, so there's still time to score the same deals. I've included the coupon matchups for my purchases, but to see a more complete list, check out <a href="http://homemakingmom.com/2012/04/harris-teeter-super-double-coupon-deals-matchups-418-424/">Homemaking Mom</a>. As you print coupons, keep in mind that you are able to print two of the same coupon per computer.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hillshire Farm Gourmet Creations Sausage - $3.99</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Use $1.00/1 Hillshire Farm Gourmet coupon attached to product x 2 (doubled)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and Use <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/">$1.50/1 Hillshire Farm Gourmet e-vic coupon</a> (must load to store card) = $0.49</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Gain Laundry Detergent - $3.77 (Saturday only special)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Use $1.00/1 Gain coupon (P&G home mailer) x 2</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and Use <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/">$1.00 e-vic coupon</a> (must load to store card) = $0.77</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Silk Soy Milk Half Gallons - $3.29<br />
Use <a href="https://silkcoupon.icmodus.com/">$1.50/1 Silk Product Printable</a> (must register) x 2 = $0.29 each<br />
* Silk quarts are less than $3.00 and would be free using this coupon - chocolate wasn't available.<br />
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Uncle Ben's Original Rice Cups - $1.00<br />
Use <a href="http://allison-durhamdeals.blogspot.com/p/printable-coupons.html">$1.00/2 Uncle Ben's Original Rice Printable</a> x 2 = FREE when you buy 2<br />
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Barilla Whole Grain Pasta - $1.69<br />
Use <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BarillaUS?sk=app_141348932661199&code=AQBmAj8RHu02HTIUZb7EqoSnhAxzVP7qyar5vUjEb_75vOJNBHAnW175bDYdq5jWRnzV98qVn7S7Rm_YIsFundStjDCKrIGDkHg7UDyvcENnvVzlsSFYIOPDaw9-hpiLTBzZjq-QmPryjLMmDlW2tuekzboe42hSsg7vQPCivOUSw54sF9FMfdNTfMuvsFG8PmQ#_=_">$1.00/1 Barilla Whole Grain Printable</a> x 2 = FREE<br />
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I Can't Believe It's Not Butter - $2.15<br />
Use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15493&zid=yn07&nid=10&bid=0421110404a8ffb3f701118&cid=16972149">$1.25/1 ICBINB Printable</a> x 2 = FREE<br />
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Other Deals I Like - Not Pictured<br />
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Wholly Guacamole - $2.50<br />
Use <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WhollyGuacamole/app_161683100556760?ref=ts">$1.00/1 Wholly Product Printable</a> x 2 = $0.50<br />
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Emerald Breakfast On the Go - $2.50<br />
Use <a href="http://allison-durhamdeals.blogspot.com/p/printable-coupons.html">$1.00/1 Breakfast on the Go Printable</a> x 2 = $0.50<br />
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Alexia Fries and Sweet Potato Fries - $3.00<br />
Use <a href="http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=xdtsfze91403456&bt=xs&o=100574&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=CA&p=15367592&z=&r=&pc=ffffff&tc=">$1.00/1 Alexia Product Printable</a> x 2 = $1.00<br />
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Starbucks Coffee Beans - $5.97<br />
Use <a href="http://allison-durhamdeals.blogspot.com/p/printable-coupons.html">$1.50/1 Starbucks Printable</a> x 2 = $2.97Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-62669046117071462582012-04-18T21:27:00.001-04:002012-04-19T08:13:26.164-04:00Do It Yourself - Birthday Banners<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADygQYZZABPMExUbx1OsuasvzE6iU0BbEqQ3Wd2rY5wnejNEGx2GCj4Ca1gBwweBsMlfWEZSkaPVwM49_PD3DJ7JJ5GXxZmQ3bRsSEXvklSC1q6QuERaW1TDf0OectCy06UWdY2ISeL1e/s1600/527961_10101259112510317_8626359_68092685_598162090_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADygQYZZABPMExUbx1OsuasvzE6iU0BbEqQ3Wd2rY5wnejNEGx2GCj4Ca1gBwweBsMlfWEZSkaPVwM49_PD3DJ7JJ5GXxZmQ3bRsSEXvklSC1q6QuERaW1TDf0OectCy06UWdY2ISeL1e/s640/527961_10101259112510317_8626359_68092685_598162090_n.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a><br />
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Over the past few weeks, I've spent way too much time searching for party decorating ideas for Nolan's first birthday. I scoured Pinterest for inspiration and then turned to Etsy after feeling short on time and low on crafting skill.<br />
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I was THIS close (thumb and pointer finger super close together) to giving in and buying a printable birthday banner from an Etsy shop. The idea is actually great. Shops offer coordinated party decorations - banners, cupcake toppers, invites, food labels - you name it. Many allow you to purchase a PDF file, which you can then print from home. No waiting for delivery.<br />
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If I had been more open to giving up the color scheme that's been living in my brain for a while, I could have picked up some really cute decoration files for about $5. Alas, I was not open. I DID find a shop that offered personalized decor, where I could specify backgrounds, colors, fonts, etc. But...with personalization comes price. A banner would set me back about $15. Additional decorations were about the same.<br />
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I <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><i>have</i></span></b> been a bit spend happy lately, but apparently, my money saving conscience hasn't gone away. I just couldn't bring myself to pay that much money without first taking a crack at making my own decorations.<br />
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Which brings me to today and my attempt at making a birthday banner.<br />
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I'll start by saying that this project ended up an unexpected success. That being said, it would have been a whole lot easier if I had some scrapbook/graphic design software, which I've got to believe would have saved me some tedious steps.<br />
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After a few hours of playing around with Word, Photobucket, and screen capture, I ended up with two banners, using chevron backgrounds in my original color scheme, which I'm actually really happy with! AND - they will end up costing me just $2.50 - the price of the pack of card stock on which the letters were printed.<br />
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</div>My banners still need to be assembled. I plan hole punch and run a ribbon through the cards - something like this, minus the polka dots...<br />
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To help you avoid the cost of buying a banner, or the stress of making your own, I'm happy to offer the PDFs for the banners I created! Simply open the file, and print each letter one page at a time, on white card stock. Printing page by page will help you avoid a jam from the thicker paper. Keep in mind, the banners aren't perfect, but hey, they're FREE!<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1LSaHCXuOZccUM0eVhOYXpnYUE">Birthday Banner PDF</a><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1LSaHCXuOZccDQwSGxsSzRiX3c">I AM 1 High Chair Banner PDF</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Like it? Pin it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I love throwing together a homemade pizza, mimicking my favorite combos from restaurants for a fraction of the price.<br />
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I mentioned that I stopped by Trader Joe's a few days ago. While most of the items I picked up weren't true deals, the whole wheat pizza crust I bought definitely was. At about $1/crust, it was a great price for the type of product.<br />
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I bought it with toppings that were already in my fridge in mind - kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, feta, onions, and pesto - a Greek pizza of sorts.<br />
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There was nothing revolutionary about this meal, but it sure was tasty. The great thing about homemade pizza, is you can easily adjust the ingredients I used to fit what's already in your house.<br />
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So here you go, my "recipe."<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (I used Trader Joe's)<br />
Pesto<br />
Shredded Italian Blend or Mozzarella Cheese<br />
Kalamata Olives - chopped<br />
Roasted Red Peppers - chopped<br />
caramelized onions (see directions below)<br />
feta<br />
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Directions:<br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thinly slice one onion. Add olive oil a large frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add onions and cook at least 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently, allowing onions to brown until they look like this...</span></span></li>
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<li>Add olives, red peppers, onions, and feta to taste.</li>
<li>Bake according to crust directions. </li>
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I haven't done that...yet...but there <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">are</span></b> some reasons behind the mini blog hiatus.<br />
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1. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">The Weather</span></b> - It's been gorgeous outside. Warm air and that cloudless Carolina blue sky. I just don't feel like sitting in front of a computer when there is so much else I could be out doing.<br />
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2. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">The Boy</span></b> - Nolan has been walking for a few months now, and there's just no slowing him down. Gone are the days of firing off a blog post while N plays. Just not going to happen. And, with the combo of N walking and the nice weather, there are so many <b><i>new</i></b> things to get out to do. A trip to the park, playtime in the backyard, a walk to the pond. Though the boy sure does love his technology, I'd rather find activities for us that don't involve Apple products.<br />
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3. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">A Spending Spree</span></b> - As a (sometimes) deal finding blog, you would think I'd be ashamed of this one, but frankly, I'm not. I've been on a bit of a spending bender, which started with Easter basket shopping. With Easter, my birthday, and Nolan's birthday all in the month of April, I've been tuning out my frugal mind and buying what I feel like buying. A pair of Baby Tom's for Nolan? Why the heck not??? Keep the Hunter boots the hubs bought me and actually upgrade for a more expensive pair? Absolutely! Stop at Trader Joe's for a "few" things? Sure, it's on the way home.<br />
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Being spend happy again has been a bit of a rush, but like a kid on a sugar high, I might come crashing down when I take a look at this month's budget spread sheet. At least the boy and I will have some stylin' feet!<br />
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So, long story short - I really haven't been up for deal blogging lately. I apologize to those of you who follow solely for the deals. I'm sure the sporadic food and kid posts I <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><i>have</i></span></b> been doing aren't cutting it for you.<br />
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I'll leave it with this; I'm not really sure where I'll be taking this blog, but I'd be happy if you decide to stick with me for the ride!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-64270416509294798902012-04-10T14:46:00.000-04:002012-04-10T14:46:02.116-04:00Turning Deals Into Meals - Whole Wheat Waffles from The Baby Bistro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJyaKLvwljJxRhOosOuXiUBvJZXMeXMFIA0wDaIq-QSTCm0DTv6Q68JGsao2vpQHHxk-3LRoONU552lLZ3sg-rr4kFp7n7IBvQw4GIuB_R5ZBPUM6lB0KD5D-WL2lV4YKjgYvaqE0ZZZj/s1600/IMG_5104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJyaKLvwljJxRhOosOuXiUBvJZXMeXMFIA0wDaIq-QSTCm0DTv6Q68JGsao2vpQHHxk-3LRoONU552lLZ3sg-rr4kFp7n7IBvQw4GIuB_R5ZBPUM6lB0KD5D-WL2lV4YKjgYvaqE0ZZZj/s400/IMG_5104.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I probably shouldn't categorize this recipe under "deals." None of the ingredients involved were actually sale items, but for lack of a better place, here it is.<br />
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This was my second attempt at a <u>Baby Bistro Cookbook</u> recipe; this time Whole Wheat Waffles. I admit that I don't have much, or any, experience making my own whole wheat waffles. When the hubs and I normally fire up the waffle maker, it's for fatty, regular old waffles, drenched in syrup and frozen berries. Given that I don't have experience making the whole wheat version, I might be way off here, but the <u>Baby Bistro</u> recipe seems to be a bit lower in fat and sugar than a typical recipe.<br />
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The waffles were quick and easy to throw together, N seemed to enjoy them, and I was able to throw a few leftovers in the freezer to use another day.<br />
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The recipe follows.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Whole Wheat Waffles</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Recipe from <u>The Baby Bistro Cookbook</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup whole wheat flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup all-purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups milk</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 tablespoons vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<li>Stir in eggs, milk, and oil until blended. </li>
<li>Pour batter (~ 3/4 cup for regular size waffle maker) into hot waffle iron. Cook according to machine directions.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">A few days ago, Nolan and I spent a busy Good Friday together. We ate lunch at a restaurant with a friend, where N sat in a high chair, feeding himself pieces of our meals. We came home for playtime with the puppy. Nolan ran around the yard, threw Cooper his ball, and helped me rake the garden.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">It's almost unbelievable that the picture below was taken LAST YEAR on Good Friday, yes the day my baby boy was born.</span><br />
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</div>Saturday of Easter Weekend 2011 was spent in the confines of Durham Regional Hospital, being initiated into the world of motherhood and "joys" of nursing. Nolan was introduced to friends and slept, slept, slept. It's exhausting work making an entrance into the world.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This year, Saturday of Easter weekend was filled from beginning to end - our first official family photo shoot at Duke Gardens and an anesthesia department party at a Durham Bulls game - surrounded by doctors, but this year, no IVs or epidurals. At the end of the day, Nolan slept, slept, slept, just like 2011 (minus the hunger wake up calls) - but this time because he exhausted himself running, running, running.<br />
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Between Easter baskets, brunch with friends, playing in the garden, and a hysterical crying fit in the church nursery, this Easter Sunday felt a far cry from the relative calm of our first Easter together as a family - though no less special. Chaotic and perfect.<br />
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I feel fortunate that Easter now gives me <b>one more</b> reason to remember how abundantly God has blessed me and how much HE loves me.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-36975627979399673302012-04-09T16:39:00.000-04:002012-04-09T16:39:52.731-04:00Turning Deals Into Meals - Baby Friendly Banana Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3fiw3vOHGct1klWmeilIdmq6YycrrY8YsyYHF4dRCbDk3m8nlcLdG2RA5kQOqCavR03fqcaa7-iDkZrYhUiUTUXWyWFwt-MUblk31CEENVn6reiTlPgORB6IWqTVkxXBtwtkHi760oUX/s1600/IMG_5092-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3fiw3vOHGct1klWmeilIdmq6YycrrY8YsyYHF4dRCbDk3m8nlcLdG2RA5kQOqCavR03fqcaa7-iDkZrYhUiUTUXWyWFwt-MUblk31CEENVn6reiTlPgORB6IWqTVkxXBtwtkHi760oUX/s400/IMG_5092-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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On our most recent trip to the library for baby story time, I spotted a book called <u>The Baby Bistro Cookbook</u>, written by Johee Muromcew, a collection of baby and toddler friendly recipes for everything from dinner entrees to party snacks.<br />
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When I first started making Nolan's baby food, I primarily searched the internet for help (loved the <a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/">Wholesome Baby Food</a> website). I never bothered to buy or check out actual books - partially because I felt I had figured things out and partially because I was just too lazy.<br />
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Since N moved on from purees to table foods a few months ago, he's been eating, more or less, the same food I do. He eats well, but I've felt like I've been struggling for new ideas for little one friendly breakfasts and snacks, so I decided to give <u>The Baby Bistro</u> a try.<br />
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After a quick flip through, I found the book's lunch and dinner ideas to be a bit bland for our taste, but I flagged a few recipes for lower fat and sugar versions of different breakfast and snack favorites, like whole wheat pancakes and waffles.<br />
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This afternoon, I tried out the recipe for banana bread (trying to use up some of those free eggs I picked up at HT a few weeks ago), and despite my complete lack of baking competence, it turned out to be a great tasting bread that both Nolan and I enjoyed - much less sweet than the recipe I typically use. If you're looking to pick up bananas on the cheap, check out Aldi, where they're typically just $0.44/lb.<br />
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The recipe follows.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Banana Bread</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe from <u>The Baby Bistro Cookbook</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br />
</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions:</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan; set aside.</li>
<li>In a large bowl, whisk together the bananas, egg, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla just until blended.</li>
<li>Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and stir just until blended.</li>
<li>Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.</li>
<li>Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove the bread from the pan and let cool completely on the rack.</li>
</ul><div>Reader Response: Do you have a favorite baby/toddler friendly breakfast or snack recipe?</div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-61205962241147969292012-04-05T21:34:00.001-04:002012-04-05T21:34:40.922-04:00Get Out and About - Durham Easter Activities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfGaOQisLJAcLqhgi-EuByE_AAYxDvg8SBzb1JmMCs89a_ylJZ3MUOt0Hbuvs3D1HPIV2wXJ5RQG25julFiuaj6dDsD63aV8SeSwY6YiEYTbBjY7j4mHGPK8ViR7iX3L14Rn6HOPi-IY4/s1600/eggs02.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfGaOQisLJAcLqhgi-EuByE_AAYxDvg8SBzb1JmMCs89a_ylJZ3MUOt0Hbuvs3D1HPIV2wXJ5RQG25julFiuaj6dDsD63aV8SeSwY6YiEYTbBjY7j4mHGPK8ViR7iX3L14Rn6HOPi-IY4/s200/eggs02.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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Egg hunt starts at 10:15am. There will be games for the kids, as well as a 5K run, starting at 12:30 pm (race is $15 and includes a tee).</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The RTP Community Church</b>11:00 am-4:00 pm<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />An Easter Egg Hunt with lots of prizes including bikes, a flat-screen TV, video game systems, and more. There will also be a Mega Castle Jumper, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Chick fil-A and Pelicans SnoBalls will be on site for lunch.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1727 Ed Cook Rd., Durham, NC, 27703<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />(434) 851-9279</span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Durham Central Park</b>2:00 -4:00 pm<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Word has it that event organizers are hiding 10,000 eggs....yes, 10,000 eggs. There will also be balloons, inflatables, music, and food, including some local food trucks.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />More <a href="http://durhameaster.com/" style="color: #3c78a7; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">info</a></span></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Easter Eggstravaganza</b>10:30 am<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Hosted by Cresset Baptist Church, this hunt will be hiding 1,300 eggs. Bring your own bag or basket and be sure to make plans to stay with your child - no drop offs allowed! 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The Durham Bulls kick off their season with tonight's home opener.<br />
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Right now, <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1919/deals/311142-durham-bulls-baseball-ticket">Living Social</a> is offering Terrace Reserved tickets to any Thursday night game (includes the entire season) for just $5 each! This is a 50% discount! Customers are able to purchase up to ten tickets.<br />
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As a bonus, Thursdays are discount concession days! Pick up popcorn, hot dogs, and other ball game favorites for just $1!<br />
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Think ahead to summer, pick up a few tickets, and enjoy some entertainment savings down the road!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-48781731677115457562012-04-05T08:13:00.002-04:002012-04-05T08:15:19.222-04:00Freebie Find - 25 Prints from Walgreens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1JpTahFGtY/T32MJCqBmXI/AAAAAAAADCs/xRLuLJDOx-Q/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1JpTahFGtY/T32MJCqBmXI/AAAAAAAADCs/xRLuLJDOx-Q/s1600/Picture+1.png" /></a></div><br />
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Today only, 4/5, score 25 FREE photo prints from <a href="http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgreens/welcome">Walgreens</a>. Order online and use the code "FREEDEAL" at checkout. Choose in store pickup to avoid any shipping charges. Though you'll need to order your prints today, keep in mind that pickup does not need to happen on the same day as placing your order.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-52697347103338986472012-04-04T16:36:00.000-04:002012-04-04T16:36:18.935-04:00Aldi Produce Deals - Week of 4/4/12<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Here's a look at this week's Aldi produce deals for the Durham, NC area. Keep in mind that weekly sale items vary by area, and you local sales may differ. Check out the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.aldi.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">Aldi website</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">to view your local ad.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I spent $29 at Aldi and walked away with enough produce to feed the neighborhood. For $1.29 per 3 pack of bell peppers, I had to stock up! I plan to freeze some and roast a few others. I expect that much of the produce should keep well to carry us into next week's meals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 heads of cauliflower</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 lb broccoli</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 pints cherry tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 artisan lettuce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 cucumber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 pint baby bella mushrooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6 bell peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 bag baby carrots</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2.5 lbs bananas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 avocado</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">strawberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">dried cranberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">almonds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">tortilla chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">whole grain waffles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">parmesan cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">pork chops</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div>I would love to say that my shopping is done for the week - seeing that I'm WAY under budget - but the warm weather seems to be making me forgetful, and I know I'll need to head back out before the week is over.</div><div><br />
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</div>I've been spending hours on Pinterest, browsing for party ideas, making myself feel totally inadequate for my lack of craftiness and creativity.<br />
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I admit, I momentarily considered buying a decoration package from an Etsy shop - perfectly coordinated b-day banners, cupcake toppers, posters - you know, something that to my guests would appear homemade - but would lack the imperfections that my handiwork would be sure to leave behind.<br />
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Snapping out of my moment of crazy, I realized, he's turning one. ONE. It's very likely he won't remember the party when he wakes up the next morning. Why pay someone to make decorations? And why stress myself over creating a picture picture, themed day, when I know that's really not my forte. Create a fun day for the little man and put out a spread of great food - those are things I CAN do!<br />
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But...I'm not saying that I want the house to look same old, same old for N's big day. I do have a color scheme in mind (red, blue, and green)and a few decoration ideas that I think even I can handle (photo banner, printables).<br />
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Tonight's project was an attempt at recreating a printable I found on Pinterest, pictured below. The Pinterest link was broken, so I wasn't able to link to the original poster. Know that I DID NOT create this image.<br />
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At the bottom of the picture is a quote from the Dr. Seuss <u>Happy Birthday To You!</u> book.<br />
"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive you is you-er than you."<br />
This became the inspiration for my own customized printable - below.<br />
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It's a work in progress, but I'm pretty happy with the results so far. I'd love to download some interesting fonts (free, of course) and play around with the layout and colors. If you know of a website with free fonts, send it my way!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLPcPMxqeO-e6Iie2e8XBof6yBlDfm2dL3gQ-_7OcgQKczwWfsTgnLplk2pn_x3vB5s79-up22arLYoUwGijkly-QKahw7HW7m0qeJhCkpyhVrMDyd9XN6CZ-OaPxq9zk_KG8LC5teTpm/s1600/IMG_4980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLPcPMxqeO-e6Iie2e8XBof6yBlDfm2dL3gQ-_7OcgQKczwWfsTgnLplk2pn_x3vB5s79-up22arLYoUwGijkly-QKahw7HW7m0qeJhCkpyhVrMDyd9XN6CZ-OaPxq9zk_KG8LC5teTpm/s400/IMG_4980.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dr. Seuss sure was right, Nolan - no one is "you-er than you!" :)</div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-90039496901671747302012-03-29T14:50:00.003-04:002012-03-29T15:03:15.488-04:0050% off Toys at Target<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jOWCbFGdFHWyZTQClW-B_kSC9hlu53lX9JfGt5J9_kCrgzBso1d-r8YYAoztBqfahyphenhyphenQ-_H8lAr4UDQOVmozMuhkyKy-AwGZKJXMZoyGHCy5YlG6FIYdZ8zXXfTHeL-lDFdWOO1Zy1DDB/s1600/IMG_4970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jOWCbFGdFHWyZTQClW-B_kSC9hlu53lX9JfGt5J9_kCrgzBso1d-r8YYAoztBqfahyphenhyphenQ-_H8lAr4UDQOVmozMuhkyKy-AwGZKJXMZoyGHCy5YlG6FIYdZ8zXXfTHeL-lDFdWOO1Zy1DDB/s400/IMG_4970.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Toy deals abound this week at Target. Check out this <a href="http://allison-durhamdeals.blogspot.com/2012/03/kids-games-less-than-200-at-target.html">previous post</a> about Hasbro games, selling for as little as $1.00.<br />
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</div><div>In addition to the Hasbro deals, Target is offering coupons for 50% off any Fisher Price, Mega Bloks, or Disney Princess toy. Check your weekly ad for the coupons, text EASTER to 827438 to have a coupon sent to your phone, or print from the <a href="http://coupons.target.com/easter-coupons?page=3">Target website</a>, found under the Easter category.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I was able to use a Fisher Price coupon and a Mega Blocks coupon to pick up inexpensive birthday and Easter basket presents for the soon to be one year old. I've got my fingers and toes crossed that N will find the remote control toy an adequate replacement for the real thing he's constantly carrying around the house.<br />
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I also picked up a Memory game. At $1.00 after coupons, I couldn't resist. I'll either keep it until N is old enough to play, donate, or gift it. I'm sure I'll find a use.<br />
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I spent just $15 on toys worth $35! </div><div><br />
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</div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-49871198312062353262012-03-28T09:14:00.003-04:002012-03-29T09:20:02.209-04:00Harris Teeter Deals - Week of 3/28/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw28ZYGJGdKoLfc3nhxNJXc1h0HPY7-1wWiYi1zJYPhBzUQJlPYIJ2k0QQUb7nrFZCfKJbF2CnHpCzWPudlzA51weuioV9GMgnm2AW91PCtdq_IyluMEmP9PMTHHv_F0BhlOHqc3LALlDk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-12-14+at+8.13.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw28ZYGJGdKoLfc3nhxNJXc1h0HPY7-1wWiYi1zJYPhBzUQJlPYIJ2k0QQUb7nrFZCfKJbF2CnHpCzWPudlzA51weuioV9GMgnm2AW91PCtdq_IyluMEmP9PMTHHv_F0BhlOHqc3LALlDk/s320/Screen+Shot+2011-12-14+at+8.13.08+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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While Triple Coupons may be over, the new sale week at Harris Teeter offers plenty of great deals.<br />
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Here's a sampling of my favorites. For a complete list of deals, along with coupon matchups, visit <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">Southern Savers</a>.<br />
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Remember - HT doubles coupons with a value up to $0.99. You are allowed to double up to 20 coupons each day. You may double 3 like coupons per transaction, but you may only double 2 like internet printable coupons per transaction.<br />
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<b>McCormick Food Coloring (4 ct.) – $1.00 (Think Easter Eggs!)</b><br />
<div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Use $0.75/1 coupon (3/25 Red Plum insert) X 2 (doubled)<br />
Final Price: FREE</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Kashi Frozen Entrees - $1.99</b></span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Use<a href="http://www.recyclebank.com/"> $2.00/1 Kashi item printable coupon</a> (100 points on Recyclebank)</span></div><div style="font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Final Price: FREE</span></div><br />
<b>Rice Crispies Cereal - $2.49</b><br />
<div style="font-weight: inherit;">Use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14602&zid=yf73&nid=10&bid=032806032369e0fa68420213">$4.00/4 printable coupon</a> (Hope you already printed it - this one might disappear quickly)</div><div style="font-weight: inherit;">And use <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/">$4.00/4 e-vic coupon</a> (activate by adding to your HT store card)</div><div style="font-weight: inherit;">Final Price: $0.49 each when you buy 4 (rice crispy treats??)</div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><br />
</div><b>Smart Balance Milk (half gallon) - BOGO - rings up half price at $1.99</b><br />
<div style="font-weight: inherit;">Use $1.50/1 coupon (3/4 Smart Source insert)</div><div style="font-weight: inherit;">Final Price: $0.49 ($1.00 for a gallon of milk - WOW - stock up if you have the coupons!)</div><div style="font-weight: inherit;"><br />
</div><b>Boneless Chicken Breasts (small packs) - Buy 1, Get 2 FREE (should come out to a stock up price)</b><br />
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</div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766815506812137061.post-43727729425579261112012-03-28T08:03:00.000-04:002012-03-28T08:03:53.408-04:00Aldi Produce Deals - Week of 3/28/12Here's a look at this week's Aldi produce deals for the Durham, NC area. Keep in mind that weekly sale items vary by area, and you local sales may differ. Check out the <a href="http://www.aldi.com/">Aldi website</a> to view your local ad.<br />
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It will be a great week to stock up on veggies. I plan to pick up at least one of each featured item - and my mind is already running away with menu planning around them!<br />
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<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Head to Target this week, where you can stack coupons to score some classic kids' board games for less than $2 each! These would be perfect for Easter baskets or to keep in the house for birthday gifts!</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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">$3.00/1 – Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Cootie, or Memory Board Game, Target Coupon – (target.com)</a>And use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=alk0323120320ffd54d5553417" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes &amp; Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)
">$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></em><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Final Price: $1.04</span></span><br />
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And use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=alk0323120320ffd54d5553417" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes &amp; Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)">$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)</a><br />
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And use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=alk0323120320ffd54d5553417" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes &amp; Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)">$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)</a><br />
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Use <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000029606694&pubid=21000000000203393" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="$3.00/1 – Chutes &amp; Ladders, Candyland, Cootie, or Memory Board Game, Target Coupon – (target.com)">$3.00/1 – Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Cootie, or Memory Board Game, Target Coupon – (target.com)</a><br />
And use <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=alk0323120320ffd54d5553417" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes &amp; Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)">$3.00/1 – Hasbro Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game – (hasbro.com)</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and use $5/1 Scrabble Flash; Simon Flash, Yahtzee Flash, exp 4/15/2012 (Playsaver 3/25/2012) or <a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=ALK0326120338306798A467419&cid=0" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">printable here</a></span><br />
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Final Price: $5 for both items </div><div style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.538em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Battleship – $10</b>Use <a href="http://www.pennypinchinmom.com/TargetCoupons" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">$3/1 Operation, Battleship, or Twister Game Target printable coupon</a><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And use </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15162&zid=st48&nid=20&bid=alk032310030563233603922519" rel="nofollow" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">$3/1 Operation, Battleship or Twister Game</a></span><br />
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PLUS - Hasbro Card Game – $5.24 - FREE with purchase of Hasbro game $10 or more<br />
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When you coupon shop at the end of a big sale event, it's expected that some of the "big ticket" items will be out of stock. This was definitely true this morning, but all things considered, I'm really happy with my haul. I purchased $50 worth of groceries for less than $7, an 86% savings. Keep in mind, this is NOT my main grocery shopping trip for the week. I'll be heading out to another store, probably Aldi, to stock up on milk and produce.<br />
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Because I was "vacationing" last week, I didn't post coupon matchups for this sale, but if you're interested in shopping before it ends tomorrow evening, check out <a href="http://homemakingmom.com/2012/03/harris-teeter-triple-coupon-matchups-321-327/">Homemaking Mom</a>, where you will find a list of all the freebies and inexpensive items. Remember, you can triple a maximum of 20 coupons each day, and you may only use two of the same internet printable coupon.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">N's first birthday is coming up on April 22nd (YIKES!). I'm trying to think ahead to his is birthday party. I bought all of these party food items for less than $4.00 - total! </div><div><br />
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I purchased (prices after store card and coupons):<br />
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1 Arnold Bread - $2.14<br />
1 Colgate Baby Toothpaste - $1.50<br />
1 Minute Maid OJ - $1.44<br />
1 Wholly Guacamole - $1.29<br />
2 Betty Crocker Cake Mixes and 2 Frostings - $1.28 for all four<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2 Krunchers Chips - $0.50 for two</div><br />
2 Coffee Mate Creamers - $0.40 for two<br />
1 Yoplait Greek Yogurt 4 Pack - $0.25<br />
1 2 L Diet Pepsi - $0.14<br />
2 Yoplait Greek Yogurts - $0.08 for two<br />
1 Nasoya Tofu - FREE<br />
1 McCormick Oregano - FREE<br />
1 McCormick Paprika - FREE + $0.50 Overage (using e-vic coupons - applied to other items)<br />
1 Fiber One Cereal - FREE + $0.75 Overage (using e-vic coupons - applied to other items)Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02658836483191213384noreply@blogger.com0