Monday, May 23, 2011

Save Seeds

I am looking to sell at least 6 cans of these to get the sale price. They are $21 ea if we sell 6 or more cans.

Let me know by Sunday!!


Heirloom Seed Combo Pack



Non-hybrid, Non GMO Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds.These heirloom seeds produce about 1/4 of an acre garden. This heirloom seed combo is designed to store for 4+ years. The seeds are sealed in a triple layered zipper top bag. Be sure to store these heirloom seeds in a cool dry environment.

Each 6° drop in storage temperature may double the life of most seeds. A refrigerator or freezer is recommended. Carrots - 2346 seeds, Corn - 150 seeds, Cucumbers - 176 seeds, Green Beans - 174 seeds, Green Peas - 178 seeds, Lettuce - 2822 seeds, Onions - 988 seeds, Peppers - 494 seeds, Squash, Zucchini - 81 seeds, Tomatoes - 1235 seeds. Substitutions may occur dependent upon crop availability. 10 Non-hybrid varieties
  • Beans
  • Carrots
  • Sweet Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuce
  • Onions
  • Peas
  • Sweet Peppers
  • Squash, Zucchini
  • Tomatoes

Coupons 101

Coupon Sources:

Manufacturer
SS – Smart Source
RP – Red Plum
P&G – Proctor & Gamble
Bricks
Cellfire
Websites - have a seperate email address to keep spam out of your regular one
Blinkies

Store (stackable with a manufacturer coupon)
Walgreens
Target

Buy extra coupons from www.ebay.com or www.couponmaster.com.

Terms to Know:
Q - Coupon
MM – Money Maker
MIR – Mail in Rebate
BOGO or B1G1 – Buy One Get One Free
OOP – Out of Pocket
RR – Register Reward
IP – Internet Print
YMMV – Your Mileage May Very

Websites:
www.afullcup.com
www.moneysavingmom.com
www.hip2save.com
www.hotcouponworld.com

Ways to Organize:
Accordian file
Binder
File System
Tote

Know the stores coupon policy. Bring a copy from their website.

Kroger:
IP cannot exceed $100
Limit of 8 of the same coupon

Walgreens:
Cannot have more coupons than you do items. Walgreens coupons don’t count in total. Use fillers to make up difference.
Cannot use RR to buy the same item and get another RR. Must alternate brands.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Our Next Meeting


Our guest speaker will be Mike Davis, who has been gardening and canning to feed his family for years and years.

He will give us advice and tips to making our garden this summer a success. Even if you don't plan on putting in a garden this year, after hearing from Mike you will be inspired enough to start planning for one.

Don't miss it!

Tuesday, June 7th
6:30 pm
McGrath Home

See you there!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A Great Night

WOW! I learned so much last night - Thanks, Sarah - I am inspired, even though I could not find a a single coupon for Breyers Ice Cream, lol.

For those of you who could not make it, Sarah will be posting the information online.

We hope to see you all at our next meeting!

Friday, May 13, 2011

Field Tested Receipes

From Karen O. (Thanks!)

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 C butter, softened
2/3 C honey
1/4 C powdered milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 C chocolate chips
2/4 C chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookies sheet or use parchment paper. Mix butter, honey, and powdered milk with mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into honey mixture. Mix in chocolate chips and pecans. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 7-10 minutes.


Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

1 C peanut butter
1/2 C honey
1/2 C butter
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix peanut butter, butter, honey, brown sugar, and egg until smooth. Combine flour and baking powder, stir into the batter until blended. Roll into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork, using a criss-cross pattern. Bake 13 minutes.


Wheat Snickerdoodles

1/2 C butter
3/4 C packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cream of tartar

cinnamon mixture: 2 TB sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg and vanilla. Beat well and add dry ingredients. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a drinking glass with a flat bottom. Bake at 375 degrees. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

Monday, May 9, 2011

GOOD NEWS!

We WILL be having our Provident Living night on the 17th. It is on couponing strategies and how to navigate and succeed big-time at Walgreens.

Don't miss it!

McGrath House
6:30 pm
May 17th

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Update

Thanks to the few who showed up on Tuesday, and for Janet and Irene taking over while I attended a school activity. We realize that summer is upon us and everyone is extremely busy with this and that. We are postponing meetings for the summer. We will still be posting and giving out ideas, so don't leave us permanently! We will start up again in August.

In the meantime - garden, garden, garden!!

If we see any great deals, we will post them here.

GROUP SPECIALS
from Emergency Essentials is available. Check it out and if we get the required number, we will place the order. Orders due by the 20th of May.

VINEGAR is the BFF of food storage. Check it out.

Sarah will be posting sale ads - soon - right, Sarah?

Milk is still on sale at Walgreens for $2.99 under at least Saturday.

Karen O. has given me some whole wheat recipes - I will be posting them soon.

Those 39 cents cans of vegetables at Mayflower will not last long - the pallet is nearly empty. Stock up while you can!

Have any questions? Don't hesitate to email us.