40% off Hobby Lobby

  

It’s a great week to shop Hobby Lobby!  (I always think it’s a great week at Hobby Lobby!)  Get 40% off any regularly priced item at Hobby Lobby when you use this coupon.   Happy Crafting

Amish White Bread

I love to make home made bread and I am always looking for a good, quick recipe. And this recipe is just that!

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups bread flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes to 40 minutes.

Ribbon Flip Flops

I have a little bit of spring fever, and I am ready to break out the flip flops! These ribbon flip flops are so easy, and super cute! I went to Hobby Lobby (love that store) and purchased a pair of plain flip flops for my 6 year old daughter. I already had a bunch of cute ribbon and cut strips about 7 or 8 inches long and then just tied them into knots on the flip flops. Such a cheap idea to add some fun to a pair of simple flip flops!

Time to get those coupons organized!  Kmart is doubling all coupons up to .99!  No minimum purchase required.  Only for "Shop Your Way Rewards" members.  You can get a Shop Your Way Rewards card on kmart.com or in store!  

Five Blockbuster Express Rentals for $2 from Groupon

If you love Blockbuster Express, hurry over and grab today’s Groupon!  Get five Blockbuster Express rentals for just $2 from Groupon.

Papa Johns Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizza!

Today only, you can get a free Papa John’s Pizza when you purchase one!  Here’s how to get the deal:

• Go HERE to order your Papa Johns Pizzas
• Use the code FREEDAY at checkout
• Get one free pizza when you purchase one!

Offer is valid 2/19/11 only, and only available when you order online.

2011 Grocery Budget

I made a goal (not a resolution) to keep my grocery budget at $225 a month for 2011. I know this is very difficult, especially when you have a husband that insists on eating meat  with every meal! Last month I went over budget because I went a little coupon crazy and felt like I needed to get all the deals. But, I am now realizing that you don't need 10 bottles of dish soap, even if it is a good deal. I did stock up on some case lot stuff so I am building a little food storage, and it will help lower my food bill for other months. So far for this month I am under budget and am hoping that I am going to meet my goal!  Couponing definitely takes time and work, but if you are a stay at home mom and trying to make ends meet it is totally worth it! I would love to help anyone who is just getting started or thinking about getting started with couponing.

Darling Felt Flower

Here is a preview of a darling felt flower I am working on. There is so many different things that you could use these for. Stick them in your hair, add them to a pair of flip flops or use them on a craft project. I will be putting on a tutorial so you can learn to make these, or contact me if you would like to purchase them from me. I am also working on several other fun things (cute little girl skirts). So make sure you are following along and check back often. Thanks!

My Smith's Daytona 500 Purchase

I headed over to Smith's to score some deals on the Daytona 500 sale. I was able to purchase 26 items for a total of $30.73. That equals out to about $1.18 per item. I saved a total of $33.13, and I still have a $3.00 catalina to use on my next purchase. Not to bad.

Join Kraft First Taste

Head on over to http://www.kraftfirsttaste.com/ and be the first to know about new products and programs. It's free and you will receive special offers. I just signed up and they are sending me an offer for FREE PHILADELPHIA COOKING CREME! It is worth $4.49!

Make sure you head on over and sign up!

The BEST Pumpkin Roll

I know the holidays are over, but at my house we could eat a pumpkin roll every day! A lot of people don't attempt making these because they think they are to hard. The truth is they are really simple, there is a few steps but it is well worth it!!

Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Grease 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.

Ingredients:
1/4 c. powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. pumpkin

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl.

Next, beat eggs and granulated sugar in larger mixer bowl until thick. Then beat in pumpkin.

Add the flour mixture.

Spread evenly into prepared pan.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake spring back when touched. (if using a dark-colored pan, begin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel.Carefully peel off paper.

  

Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Let cool for a few hours.

While it is cooling make the filling.

Ingredients:

1 pkg. cream cheese, at room temp

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth.

Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Re roll Cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Now Enjoy!!

Cute Valentine Gift

I wish I could say I came up with this idea all on my own, but I didn't. I saw one similar on another site, but added my own fun touches! This is such a cute idea for teacher gifts, neighbor gifts or really for anyone!!!

It was pretty simple to do.

Step 1. Purchase 6 back of Crush (Walmart $3.00)

Step 2. Drink the Crush :)

Step 3. Spray paint the holder red.

Step 4. Hot glue ribbon on.

Step 5. Add ribbon, flowers, or anything to dazzle it up.

Step 6. Fill the bottles with candy.

I decided to just give 1 bottle to each teacher and it still a cute idea!

Be creative and have fun!

Smiths Daytona Sales Event 2/16/11-3/1/11

Just a heads Up! Smiths will be having their Annual Daytona 500 Event starting next week.
From Feb 16 - March 1 when you purchase 10 participating Daytona 500 items you will save $3.00 instantly and get a $3.00 catalina coupon good on your next shopping trip.
(Includes brands throughout the store including: Best Foods, Country Time, Kool-Aid, Pam, Pure Wesson, Tidy Cats plus many many more!

My Weekly Smiths Trip

I went to Smiths to get some of the great promo items Buy 10 Save $5.00. Here is my list.

2 Bottles Langers Apple Juice $1.49 ea = $2.98

Maxwell Coffee $6.49 - .50 = $5.99

Surf Detergent $1.99 - .50 = $1.49

2 Kraft Easy Mac .49 ea = .98

3 Hunts Tomatoes .48 ea = $1.44 - $1.00 ecpn - .45 mfc cpn = +.01

Electrosol Dish Tabs $2.99 - $2.25 cpn = .74

1 Hormel Chipolte Chili .79 - .75 = .04

1 Kroger Enchilada Sauce .69

2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese .99 ea = $1.98 - .50 cpn = $1.48

2 Kraft Cheese Singles $1.49 ea = $2.98 - 2x$1.00 of = .98

1 Dove Deoderant $1.78 - $2.00 cpn = +.22

1 Kroger Sour Cream $1.00

3 Milks $1.99 ea = $5.97

2 Guacomole Dip $2.99 Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $1.00 cpn = $1.99 for both

1 Hungry Man Dinner $1.78

3 Hotpockets $1.49 ea = $4.47 - $1.25 cpn = $3.22 (1.70 ea)

2 pkgs of Carrots $1.00 ea = $2.00

1 pk Tin Loaf Pans $1.50

Also Used Ecoupon $1.00 off purchase

Total Before Tax $31.60

Sara Lee Bakery

If you are like my family, you eat a lot of bread. And not just any bread. It has to be Grandma Sycamore Bread. But I HATE to pay $2.50 - $3.00 for a loaf of bread. That is why I go to the Sara Lee Bakery Outlet Store. The bread is still fresh and tastes great! I usually buy several loafs and stick in the freezer.

This is my latest purchase:

5 loafs of White Grandma Sycamore Bread $1.00 ea = $5.00

1 Pkg of Sara Lee Wheat Bagels $1.25

1 Pkg of Sara Lee Deli Rolls $1.35

Total Before Tax: $7.60

*Reminder* FREE Coffee-Mate Creamer starts Friday at NOON (EST!)

Starting at Noon EST (9 AM PST), Coffeemate will be giving away 100,000 FREE BOTTLES OF COFFEE-MATE CREAMER . Make sure you become a liker of Coffee-mate of Facebook so you don't miss out! These offers go fast so don't be late!
Good Luck!

*Reminder* FREE Coffee-Mate Creamer starts Friday at NOON (EST!)

New Printables! One A Day, Tylenol, Kellogg’s, Keebler, Cheez-It & Tons MORE!

New Printables! One A Day, Tylenol, Kellogg’s, Keebler, Cheez-It & Tons MORE!

Heads Up For Winco Ad

Today in the mail I received a Winco Ad. They have some great deals! If you live to far and don't want to drive you can always price match at Walmart.
Pepsi Cola 1.98 for 12 pack
Nabisco Premium Saltines .78
Bertolli Pasta Sauce .98
Santitas Tortilla Chips .78
Bar S Bacon .98
Kraft Cheese 2lb block 2.98
Northern Bath Tissue $3.98

Need A Fun Dinner Idea?

Yesterday I was having a hard time deciding what to do for dinner. I had pulled out hamburger but wasn't sure what to make. We needed a change from spaghetti or hamburger patties. I decided to make nachos. I have to say they turned out excellent, and my husband LOVED them! (and they were very filling!)
What you need:

1 pound of hamburger
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 packet of taco seasoning mix (mix with about 1/2 cup of water)
1 can of refried beans
1 can of mexican stewed tomatoes
1 small block of velveeta cheese
1 can of olives
(if you are extra naughty cheddar cheese)

First brown your meat, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion salt and whatever other seasonings you like. When meat has browned a little bit, add packet of seasoning mix & water. Let simmer. Next, mix can of beans and stewed tomatoes together (my husband prefers the tomatoes pureed) heat it up. Melt your velveeta cheese then start layering everything together. I wish I would have taken a picture because they turned out great! You can also add lettuce, onions, tomatoes or whatever else you like! Experiment and have fun!

Target Deals 02/02/11

I needed diapers and a few other things so I decided to hit Target. If you go to target.com you can print out Target coupons and you can combine them with manufacture coupons making for some great deals!! I am hoping to get better at this whole blogging thing but for now this is what I got :)

1 Box of Huggies Diapers 82ct sale $19.79

Used Target coupon $2.50 off

Used $2.00 mfr coupon

Final Price: $15.29

3 Pack of Clorox Wipes sale $4.99

Used Target coupon .75 off
Used .75 mfr coupon

Final price $$3.49

1 Finish reg price $3.59

Used Target coupon $1.00 off

Used $1.00 mfr coupon

Final Price $1.59

1 Travel Size Tide Detergent .99

Used .35 off mfr coupon

Final Price .64

4 Mars Valentine M&M's reg price .99

Used 2 buy1get1 free mfr coupons

Final Price 1.98

1 Oscar Meyer Carving Board Lunch Meat reg price $3.49

Used 1 Target coupon .75 off

Used $2.00 mfr coupon

Final Price .74

1 French's Spicy Brown Mustard .98

Used 1.00 mfr coupon

Final Price +.02

1 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese reg price $2.44

Used Target coupon .75 off

Used $1.00 mfr coupon

Final Price $.69

2 Mission Tortillas sale 2 for $4.00

Used mfr coupon $1.50 off

Final Price $1.25 each

3 Jello's reg price .67 each = 2.01

Used Target coupon .50 off

Used .55 off mfr coupon

Final Price .32 each = .96

2 Coffeemate Creamers $1.54 each = $3.08

Used 2 $1.00 off mfr coupons

Final Price .54 each = $1.08

1 Chicken N Bisket Crackers sale $2.00

1 Wheat Thins $2.00

Used 1 Target coupon $1.00 off

Used $1.00 off mfr coupon

Final Price $1.00 each = $2.00

2 Kraft Shredded Cheese sale $2.00 each = $4.00

Used 1 Target coupon $1.25 off

Used $1.00 mfr coupon

Final Price .87 each = $1.75

2 Chips Ahoy $2.00 each = $4.00

Used 1 Target coupon $1.00 off

Used $1.00 off mfr coupon

Final Price $1.00 each = $2.00

1 Whole Gallon Milk reg price $2.09

Total Before coupons $$63.41

After Coupons $36.76