Smiths is having a 3-day customer appriciation sale and milk will br priced at just $1.99 a gallon!

Print off this $0.25/1 milk coupon to get a gallon of milk for just $1.74! This is only a 3-day sale so you will want to get the Smith’s between Friday 2/22 and Sunday 2/24.

Buy (2) Hefty One Zip Freezer or Storage Bags $1.49 each
Use the $1.50/2 coupon in the 11/11 RP
Get $0.50 per item when you buy 10 participating products
Final Cost $0.48 ($0.24 each)

Wholly Guacamole or Salsa $1.49
Use the $1.50/1 coupon here
Final Cost FREE (there is also a $1/1 coupon here)

all Laundry detergent $2.99
Use the $2/2 coupon in the 1/6 RP
Final Cost $1.99 each

DiGiorno Pizza $4.49
Use the Buy 2 DiGiorno Pizzas Get a free coupon here or in the 1/27 RP
Final Cost $8.98 ($2.99 each)

Hunt’s Tomatoes or RoTel $0.49
Use the $0.50/2 RoTel coupon in the 1/20 SS
Final Cost $0.24 each

Buy (2) Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.79
Use the $1/2 coupon here or in the 1/6 SS
Final Cost $1.29 each

Buy (4) Reach Floss $0.45 each
Use (2) $1/2 Reach Floss Coupons from here or in the 1/6 SS
Pay $0
Get back a $3 Catalina (when you buy 4)
Final Cost FREE + $3 money maker!

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OTHER GREAT DEALS:

Hormel Pepperoni, 3.5 oz $1.00
Use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/20 SS
OR use the $1/2 coupon here or  $1/2 coupon here Final Cost $0.50 each

Colgate Toothpaste, 4.6 oz $1.00
Use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/6 SS
Final Cost $0.25

This week (12/2-12/8) at Rite Aid you can get 12 count boxes of Bob’s Candy Canes for only $0.50 each after rewards!

Buy (2) Bob’s Candy Canes 12 ct boxes $1.00 each
Pay $2
Get back a $1 +Up Reward (when you buy 2, limit 4 rewards)
Final cost $1 ($0.50 each)

If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid you can view the Getting Started Guide on Utah Coupon Deals

Buy (4) 7up 12-packs $3.00 each
Use (4) $1/1 coupons from here (must have access to two computers)
Get an extra $2 off when you buy 4
Final Cost $1.50 each (only $0.13 per drink)

NOTE: If you can only access 1 computer, your final price will be $8. $2 per 12-pack and only $0.17 per drink. Still a HOT deal! This is a stock up price, and great for your weekend labor day party!

To see even more great deals from this weeks Smith’s weekly ad, go here.

Reams has a few good deal in their ad this week. Feel free to stop by one closest to you, or take the ad into Wal-Mart or Target to price-match. You have to take a copy of the Reams Weekly Ad with you if you are going to price match at Target. These are the best deals in the ad, the ones you will want to stock up on. To see the rest of this weeks deal, visit www.UtahCouponDeals.com for the full list.

Avocados, Hass $0.59 each

Cilantro, bunch $0.29

Corn on the Cob, dozen $2.50

Kraft Salad Dressings, 14-16 oz. $1.67 each
Use the $1/2 printable coupon here
Final Cost $1.17 each, when you buy 2

Beef – Petite Sirloin Steak, boneless $2.59/lb

Western Family Yellow Mustard, 24 oz. $0.79

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Aids $2.29 each
Use the $3/2 coupon in the 8/5 RP
Final Cost $0.79 each, when you buy 2

White Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies

1 package Oreo cookies–try to find the special Christmas ones with the red peppermint-flavored frosting.

6 ounces white chocolate

1 package peppermint sprinkles

Melt white chocolate.

Dip each Oreo in the white chocolate, then lay out on a paper towel or baking rack.

Sprinkle with peppermint sprinkles.

Let them cool for about 30 minutes.

Peppermint-Chocolate Marshmallows:

I made these for a sleigh ride where we entertained clients for the radio station.  Some people used them as swizzle sticks for their hot cocoa and Schnapps, some just ate them outright like a lollipop.  I myself prefer BOTH ways.

Here’s what I used…

First, I melted about half the bag of chocolate chips in the microwave.

It took me about 2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds) to get it smooth and melted!

While that’s going on (or afterwards if you easily get distracted like me), you’ll want to put your marshmallows onto coffee straws or plastic “stir sticks”.  I found the straws I used on the paper aisle at Walmart…next to regular straws and napkins and such.  I think I paid $2-3 for a box of 250!

I put a sheet of wax paper (or parchment paper would do) onto a platter to get ready for the next step.

You’ll also need to get your “dips” ready.  Crushed peppermint will be super yummy to make Peppermint Hot Chocolate, but you can also just use sprinkles.  I used some of both!

Now, I didn’t get any actual pictures of dipping the marshmallows into chocolate, then sprinkles, because well…I just don’t have that many hands, or that much talent.  Maybe one day I’ll figure out how others do it.

But…I ended up with a variety of Dipped Marshmallows!

Note… chill for about 10 minutes in the fridge before wrapping or the chocolate gets everywhere.  Ask me how I know!

Thanks, Adventures in Savings!

If you’re feeling a little more ambitious (Editor’s note: or have children with an attention span longer than–”SQUIRREL!”)   Try this one, sooooo good.

Peppermint Meltaways

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch FROSTING: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions: In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, milk, extract and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with crushed candies. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 3-1/2 dozen. Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 90 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 36 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Peppermint Meltaways in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p33

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Items at Smith’s to stock up on IF YOU NEED THEM:
* Libby’s Veggies 3/$1.00
* Spaghetti O’s $.50 (if you have a coupon, $.30)
* Kroger Flour
* Kroger Water
* Hunt’s Pudding
* Bumblebee Tuna
* Valley Fresh Canned Chicken
* Hunt’s Pasta Sauce
* Kroger Canned Beans

FYI: Canned goods will last for quite some time – 2 years minimum – and if you keep them in a cool, dry location, then they can last 5 years.

Look at the recipes you use on a regular basis (your Master Menu) and then compare it to the deals right now going on. Honestly the costs are pretty comparable at all three stores so whichever one is the closest to you will be the one to go to but Smith’s does have more to offer.

Though not all excellent deals, these are things I need so my list includes:
* Tomato Paste
* Tomato Sauce
* Mushrooms
* Ramen Noodles
* Cup of Noodles

Remember that depending how the cashier rings you up, you might be able to use coupons on items if they are available. If they ring up the total as 1 item as a case price, then you won’t be able to use individual coupons but if they ring them up at 24 @ $9.00 then you could. Spaghetti O’s is one item you might have coupons for as an example.

Remember that your price point is what is important here. It is not going to be cheaper to buy a case of ketchup if your family only goes through 2 bottles a year because you will waste the rest.

You could buy extra items, though, to give as gifts for newlyweds, college students (yeah, I am sending some to my college girl!) or even to give to the food bank.

Happy Shopping!

We then played a beanbag toss game and each got 2 beanbags in and took home a free bag of Don Julio corn chips for a total of 4. Then they gave away Clover Club chips and 3 of us got one. So, for $8.00 I fed a family of 4 got 4 bags of corn chips & 3 bags of potato chips. Perfect for our BYU Football game watching pleasure!

Bottom line: When there are special events at the grocery store it might be worth the time and trouble to get there. You never know what you could get for free!

Exciting enough, yes, but in the Sunday paper there were coupons for $1.00 off of 3 cans of Libby’s vegetables! I got 27 cans for $.28!!!! Now, which one of those cans cost me $.02 instead of $.01!!!!

Now I have about 2 months’ worth of canned vegetables to add back into my Prepared Pantry! We had depleted our supply with the job layoff. Yes, you can get name brand items at GREAT prices when you scan the ads and add coupons!!!