Taco Ring

Taco Ring

This recipe is a twist from Pampered Chef, I love it! I have made it for years. It is my nieces favorite

Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef fully cooked
1 can re fried beans (I use El Paso)
1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Old El Paso)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (shred your own, it's cheaper)
2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/2 head shredded lettuce
1 small tomato cut into chunks
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream

Putting it All Together
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine meat, seasoning mix, cheese and re fried beans in a medium pan over medium heat
Arrange both packages of crescent triangles in a circle on a round baking stone, the crescent's should over lap and look like a sun.
Scoop the meat mixture onto the crescent rolls and tuck the tops over the bottom of the crescents.
Bake for about 20 minutes

Place the lettuce, tomatoes and olives in the center of the circle.

Serve with the sour cream and salsa on the side.

Daily Meal Plan

Ok, This is an INSANE week for me! David's Birthday is the 12th and we are having a party this Sunday. So instead of a Daily Meal post, I am posting for the week.

Sunday:

Taco Ring

Monday:

Hot Dog's and Mac & Cheese

Broccoli Salad

Tuesday:

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Caesar salad

Wednesday:

Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Macaroni Salad

Thursday:

Pork Chops

Friday:

BBQ Chicken

Baked Beans

Saturday:

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

DiGiorno Pizza

Dove Coupon & Scenarios

Coupons.com just added a new coupon for

$1.00/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate Bag (8.5-9.5oz)!

There are several deals to choose from this week! Take your pick!

CVS
Buy $10 worth of Wrigley or Mars Products = $3.00 ECB (limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Dove Promises Chocolate Minis (8.5-11oz) – 2/$7.00
Buy (2) LifeSavers (6.25-7pz) – 2/$3.00
Total: $10.00
Use (2) $1.00/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate Bag (8.5-9.5oz)
Use (1) $1.00/2 LifeSavers Peg Bags
Pay $7.00, get back $3.00 ECB
Final cost is $4.00 for all or around $1.00 each!

WALGREENS
Dove Chocolate (8.5-9.5oz) – $2.99
Use $1.00/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate Bag (8.5-9.5oz)
Final cost is $1.99

RITE AID
Dove Miniatures Chocolate (8.5-9.5oz) – $2.99
Use $1.00/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate Bag (8.5-9.5oz)
Plus, use $0.50/1 Dove Chocolate Video Values
Final cost is $1.49



Thanks, Coupon Katarina

Free Watercolor Class for Kids This Weekend

My FABULOUS Reader Courtney Sent this to me!

It is a perfect event for "No Spend July"

Free Children's Watercolor Class

Ages 7-11

The Hyde Collection

South Glens Falls, New York

Saturday July 10th

10-11 or 11:30-12:30

You do have to register for this ahead of time

Call Courtney at 518-792-1761 extension 17

Ziploc Back To School Pack

Head here and Grab your Gift Pack

First 10,000* to respond will receive a Ziploc® Back-to-School Gift Pack that includes Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags, Ziploc® Brand Containers with the Smart Snap™ Seal and Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal.

Each gift pack contains:

• One box of 50-count Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags

• One box of 25-count Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal.

• One package of Ziploc® Brand Containers with the Smart Snap™ Seal (small bowl)

Offer expires July 30th - if you've received a Right-at-Home Gift Pack in the last 180 days, you are not eligible to receive this one.









Thanks, Alecia

Ralph Lauren Monogram Towels-- Cheap!

I posted about this in May! Guess What--- It's Back!

I have to share this AWESOME Towel Deal!

Neiman Marcus has their Lauren by Ralph Lauren Towels

Monogrammed on sale.

Bath towel $9.49
Bath Sheet $11.99

Hand Towel $7.49

Tub Mat $13.49

there are 14 colors to choose from and 7 monogram styles with 27 thread colors.

and the SHIPPING IS FREE with JULYNM as the code!

I love these towels, I ordered them last year for my Godfather and ordered a set for David and I. They are high quality and as a newly married couple, I LOVE looking at the Monogram.

I plan to order a few set for upcoming bridal showers and wedding gifts.

They are also great if you have children, you can put their initials on them and they will know which towel belongs to whom :) My mom did this when I was a kid, I was green, my sister Melissa was blue. She always knew who left their towel on the bathroom floor instead of the hamper.

Great Target Deal... Thanks, Bucktown Bargains

Jenna Blogs over at Bucktown Bargains! She just posted this great deal on Nexcare bandages. There is a $1.00 off coupon that you can print to get the trial size at Target.

Jenna has an awesome blog! You can also "Like" her on Facebook where she post's fabulous deals!

Like Me on Facebook... PLEASE :)

Hi Friends and Followers~

Can you please head on over and "Like" Me on Facebook.

I will be posting some time sensitive deals there, and deals I see on the "run."

Thank you Thank you Thank you

Price Chopper Meal Deal

If it wasnt "No Spend July" I would be all over this! It is TOO hot to cook!

Price Chopper's $10 Meal Deal which this week includes:

• Bella Roma North Shore style pepperoni or cheese 12 cut pizza
• Dole 12oz iceburg salad blend
• 2 liter Price Chopper soda or seltzer for a family of 4
  
  

It's Wednesday Go Print Your Planter's Grove Coupon

HURRY! It is Wednesday, Go and Print your coupon for

$1.50 off the Planter's Grove Almonds

They really are quite Yummy!

Starbucks Coupon

Save $1 off New Starbucks Via

You can print this coupon and take it right to your Local Starbucks

The regular pack price is $5.95

Thanks, Alecia

Thomas Play Date

Attention Thomas Fans!

There is a Thomas Date this Saturday July 10th at Toy's R Us from 11am-1pm

They will have coloring activities, games and stories.

There will also be some great deals available.

As always call a head and check to see if your store is participating

Clifton Park, NY is participating

This is a great FREE activity for No Spend July

Free Photo's at Rite Aid

Head over and get a free 5x7 photo and 8x10 photo collage

The Codes for these are

FREE5x7JN for the 5x7

FREECOLLAGE for the collage


This is great, I have a 5x7 Photo Frame on my mantel with No Photo in it!

Sugar Free Jello Coupon

My Fabulous Mother sent me this coupon. My Grandpa eats sugar free jello everyday!

Head over and print a $1/2 Sugar Free Jello.

You can use this on the box or in the cup.

Day 7 of No Spend July

Day 7

We MADE IT ONE WEEK!

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!


My Progress:

I spent NOTHING yesterday :) So I am at $2.00 for the week!

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

Price Chopper 7/4-7/10

Aleica over at Savings & Stewardship has provided us with this weeks match up's!
Head over to her site to see all of her fabulous match ups!

Powerade Thirst Quenchers - $0.88
Buy 14 and use 4 Free in-ad coupon
$0.63 each after coupon

Puffs Tissues - $1.39
Use $0.50/1 Puffs Plus Vicks coupon from VocalPoint mailer
$0.89 each after coupon

Pop Secret, 3pks - $3.19, on sale Buy One, Get TWO Free
Buy 3 and use $0.50/2 coupon from the 6/27 RedPlum insert
$0.90 each after coupon

Grande Tortilla Chips - $3.49, on sale Buy One, Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $1/1 coupon from the 4/18 or 6/27 Smart Source inserts
$1.50 each after coupon

$3 off Zantac Coupon

Click Here for a $3 off coupon for Zantac

You are also entered to win a trip

Day 6 of No Spend July

Day 6

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!

My Progress:

So Far I am at $2 for the week! David keeps hinting he needs double stuffed Oreo's. I'm trying to use my will power not to cave and go buy them!

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

Free Nabisco BOGO Coupon July 5th ONLY

Head on over to Nabisco's Facebook page to print a coupon for a free pack of Nabisco cookies when you buy another pack and a gallon of milk. This coupon is AVAILABLE TODAY ONLY!

Day 5 of No Spend July

Day 5

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!

My Progress:

So Far this week I have spent $2.00! I have $18 left for the week.

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

Price Chopper 7/4

Price Chopper July 4th

1 Bag Dole Cole Slaw $1.00 w/ Price Chopper.com coupon

4 Libby Corn $.99 each

1 Birdseye Broccoli $0.50 w/ Price Chopper.com Coupn

Kraft 100 Calaorie Cheese $2.99

Kool Aid Fizz $1.99

Price Chopper Baked Beans $0.25 w/ Price Chopper facebook Coupon

3 Thomas' English Muffins $3.39 for all three (Buy 1 Get 2 Free)

Used: (3) $1/1 Thomas' Coupons I received in the mail

Used: (4) Free Libby Canned Vegetables (two computers)

Used: FREE KRAFT 100 Calaorie

Used: FREE KOOL-AID Fizz

Used: $2.29 off Price Chopper Flyer Coupon when you buy (2) Kraft Products

Total Out of Pocket $0.09

This is the best trip to Price Chopper I have EVER had!

Walgreens 7/4

My Trip To Walgreens

Transaction 1:

(2) Lindsay Olives $0.99 each with in add coupon

(2) Hellmanns $2.99

(2) Pencils $0.19 each

Egg $0.99

Febreeze Luminary $11.49

(2) Water Balloon's for David's Party $5.00 for 2

(2) Reach Toothbrush (Rain Check from last Week) $.99

Used $4.00/1 Febreeze

Used (2) $0.75 Hellman's Printable

Used $1/2 Lindsay Olives

Used $2/2 Reach Coupon

Used (2) $7.50 RR's from the Renu a few weeks back

Total Out of Pocket: $4.49 Used a Gift Card

Transaction 2:

(2) Egg's $0.99

(3) Pencils $0.19 each

1 Febreeze $11.49

(2) Olives $0.99 each

Used: $1/2 Lindsay Olives

Used: $4.00 Febreeze

Used: (2) $4.50 RR's from Gillette a few weeks ago

Total Out of Pocket: $2.02 Used a gift Card

Total for the Trip: $6.51 on a gift card

Earned (2) $2 RR Febreeze

Earned $1 RR Reach

I will submit the receipts for the $10 Mail In Rebate HERE

Rite Aid 7/4

I did one quick and easy transaction at Rite Aid Today

Universal Remote $4.99
Renu Solution: $7.19
Blink Tears: $7.99
Crest: $2.49
Oral B Advantage: $2.49

Subtotal: $25.15

Used $5 off $25 Rite Aid
Used: $2.00 Renu on the Box
Used: $2.00 Rite Aid Video Values
Used $2.00 Blink from 5/16 RP
Used $1/1 Crest from 6/27 RP
Used $1/1 Oral B from 6/27 RP
Used $10 UP + Reward last week
Used $2 UP + Reward last week

Total OOP: $1.91

Earned: $2 UP + Reward for Blink
Earned: $2 UP + Reward for Crest

Submitting my Reciept for SCR
$7.19 Renu
$4.99 Remote

I made $14.27 on this Trip

Daily Meal Plan

No Spend July Daily Meal Plan

Breakfast:
Pancakes with Blueberries

Orange Juice

Lunch:
Hot Dog's and Leftover Broccoli Salad

Dinner:
Taco Ring

Left Over Sweet Corn Cake

Chips with Salsa

New Price Chopper Coupons

Head over and "Like" Price Chopper on Facebook

Then you will be able to print these awesome coupons!

Day 4 of No Spend July

Day 4

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!

My Progress:

Yesterday I used $10 to put gas in my car. This should last me at least a week if not longer. So I ended the week spending: $17.48! I will take the remaining $2.52 and place it in our savings account.

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

CVS 7/4-7/10

CVS July 4th-July 10th

I am not too thrilled with the CVS deals this week. I will be heading to my store for some FREE SOBE. David's birthday is this Sunday and I hope to have a few more on hand for the party!

ECB Deals

Bausch & Lomb Biotrue Multipurpose Solution 2oz $2.99

Earn $2.99

Final Price: FREE

Therma Care $6.99
Earn $4 ECB
Use $3.00 ThermaCare coupon
Final Price: Free

Duracell Batteries $2.99
Earn $1 EBC
Use $0.75/1 from the 7/4 P&G
Final Price: $1.24

Cascade Powder or Gel $2.99
Earn $1 EBC when you buy 2
Use $1/1 from the Home Simple Coupon Book
Use $.025 from 6/6 P&G
Use $0.50 from the 7/4 P&G

Bounty Paper Towels 8 count pack $6.99
Earn $1 ECB
Use $0.25 from the 6/6 P&G

Non- ECB Deal

SOBE Life Water BOGO
Use the BOGO Coupon (you have to play the Heads or Tails Game)
Final Price: 2 for FREE

Let me know how you did at CVS this week! What are you heading to the store for this week?

Walgreens 7/4- 7/10

It is too funny that I have only been out of work for one week and the back to school sales are starting! At least I still have 2 months before I go back to work.

Non- Register Reward Deals

10 Pack Paper Mate Pens $0.19

5 Pack Paper Mate Pencils $0.19

10 Pack Paper Mate Yellow Pencils $0.19

Lifesavers BOGO $2.29 for 2

Use $1/2 Lifesavers

Final Price: $1.29 for 2 bags

Walgreens 100 Count Asprin $0.49 with in ad coupon

Lindsay Olives $0.99 with in ad coupon

Use $1/2 from 4/18 RP

Final Price: $0.49 each

Tuff Trash Bags $2.99 with in ad coupon

Register Reward Deals

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White Toothpaste or Toothbrush $2.99

Earn $2 RR

Use: $0.75/1 Colgate toothpaste from the 6/27 SS

Use: $0.75/1 Colgate Toothbrush from 6/27 SS

Final Cost: $0.24

Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor $9.89

Earn $5 RR

Use $4/1 from 6/6 P&G

Final Price: $0.89

This week is pretty slow... I have to look at when my Register Rewards expire, I might sit this week out!

Are you heading to Walgreens this week? What are you getting?

Day 3 of No Spend July

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!

My Progress: Yesterday, I spent $3.49 to make a Broccoli Salad for mother-in-laws 4th of July Party. So far I am at $7.48 for the week!

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

Pamper Gift To Grow Points

Here is another code for 10 points! Head over to Pampers Gifts to Grow and enter

4thFacebook2010

There are some other codes

HERE

Daily Meal Plan

No Spend July Daily Meal Plan

Breakfast:
Fiber one Cereal

Lunch:
Mary: My free Bagel from Bruggers :)
David: Left Over Tequila Chicken

Dinner:
Hot Dog's

Macaroni and Cheese

Broccoli Salad

I will post the Broccoli Salad Recipe later tonight with pictures~I am making it to bring to my mother in laws for her 4th of July Picnic.

Home Depot 10% off Coupon

Here is a coupon DAVID will Love! Sign up to print a 10% off coupon for Home Depot! The coupon will come in your email along with a lot of great tips for moving and home improvement.

Kohl's 20% Off Sale

Now through July 4th take an additional 20% off EVERYTHING at Kohls.com
Just enter TOPSECRET as the promo code at checkout!

You can also get free standard shipping if you spend $75 or more
enter SEND2ME at checkout

K-mart Beauty Doubling Event

The Fabulous Rita over at Chi-Town Cheapskate

Just got an email from K-Mart supposedly they will be doubling Health & Beauty coupons up to $2 value, limit of 5 coupons per person per day with your "Shop your way Rewards Card"

July 4 - July 10th

Check out what stores are participating

I will be sitting this one out! I have done two Kmart doubling events in the past but they seem to always change the rules mid sale or depending on the cashiers mood. If you take part, let me know what good things you scored!

Free Weekend Activities

The Home Depot, Saturday 9am-Noon - Free, Build, Learn & Create a Periscope.

Toys R Us, Saturday 2-4pm - Free, try out the new Crayola 3D Sidewalk Chalk. Enjoy coloring fun and special savings.

Lakeshore Learning Center, Saturday 11am-3pm – Free, Patriotic Star Spangled Mini Drum.

AC Moore, Saturday 1-3pm – Buy a pair of flip flops for $1 and decorate with Offray Ribbon Free. Plus every Wednesday from 3-5pm, AC Moore has a free make & take kids craft! July 7th - Perier Beads Angel of a fish.

Bank of America is hosting a Museums On Us day July 3rd & 4th. If you are a Bank of America cardholder you can take advantage of this awesome deal! There are over 100 locations through the US. Just go HERE and see participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, Botanical Gardens & more in your area. Then just present any Bank Of America Card!

Thank, Janae

Day 2 of No Spend July

For the entire month of July I am hosting a “No Spend July” here at Stylish Saving!


As many of you know, I am a first grade teacher which means I don’t get paid in the summer. My husband and I have a great budget so we factor this in. After scoping out my pantry and linen closet I have decided to challenge myself to a “No Spend July.” The only exception to this is David’s 29th birthday on July 12th, we will be hosting a birthday party for friends and family. My goal for the party is $30 for everything including food/drinks and gift.

Here’s My Goal for the month of July
- Spend no more than $20 a week on gas/milk/produce groceries (using gift cards for as much of this as possible)
- Find creative recipes to utilize all of the food in my pantry/freezer
- Throw my husband an AWESOME 29th Birthday Party for 20 guests
- Enjoy as many vegetables from my garden as possible
- Find fun free entertainment
- Still “rock” free deals or deals that I pay pennies out of pocket. I still have RR’s to roll, Up+ and ECB’s!

What Will I do with the Money We Save?
- All of the money we save will go in an account to serve as an emergency fund for our family.

How You Can Join in on the Fun!
- Decide to spend as little as possible during the month of July.
- Get creative with your pantry and freezer
- Spend time, not money with/on your family


Each day I will post my menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will also post what we spent. Please leave comments if you are joining in on the fun or just leave words of encouragement for David and I! You can also grab the no spend July button on this page in the upper left hand corner and post it to your blog if you would like!

My Progress:

Yesterday I spent $3.99 total! $1.00 paid my tax at CVS and $2.99 was used for lettuce. I still have $16.01 left for the rest of the week.

Are you joining in on the FUN? How are you doing?

Sobe Heads or Tails Game

Just a reminder that you should be playing the "Sobe Heads or Tails Game" each day! Save your BOGO coupons for the BOGO Sobe deal at CVS next week! I LOVE FREE SOBE!

I am playing each day! I have one BOGO coupons, Free Sobe Coupons (in the mail) and I even won a free Tee Shirt!

No Spend July Day: 1 Tequila Chicken

Tequila Chicken


4 Chicken Breasts
1 cup Tequila ( I only use Jose Curevo)
2 cups crushed Tortilla Chips
1 cup Salsa
1 cup Ranch Dressing
2 Cups Cheese ( I shred my own, it is much cheaper)




Marinade the chicken breast and tequila over night in a covered dish

Grill Chicken until completely cooked, set aside


Combine ranch and salsa in a small dish, stirring until well mixed

Crush Tortilla chips. The easiest way to do this is to place chips in a sealed bag, run a rolling pin over the chips until coarsely crushed.




Poor chips into a 13 x 9 in pan

Place chicken on top of chips

Spoon a generous amount of salsa/ranch on top of chicken

Sprinkle cheese on top of salsa/ranch mix

Place in your broiler until cheese browns

I serve this delicious with sides of salsa, sour cream and salsa/ranch mix

We ate it too quickly for me to remember to take a photo! Sorry!

It is SO yummy! I use fat free ingredients! Which makes me feel much better about serving this meal!

Resturant Deal's Round Up

Captain D's

Free Kids Meal with Any Adult Dinner or Platter Purchase
10 pc Fish or Chicken for $9.95
Buy a full priced beverage and get a Fish & Fries for $2
Click HERE to print all three coupons (Exp. 7/8/10)
Find a location near you HERE

Boston Market

Free Family-size Dessert or Entree Salad with purchase of any Family Meal
Offer valid July 2 – July 5
Click HERE to print the coupon

California Pizza Kitchen

FREE Small Cravings menu item (value up to $7) with any $20 purchase
Click HERE to print the coupon (Exp. 7/9/10)

Applebee's

Two Free Kids Meals with the purchase of one adult entree
20 percent off all Carside To Go orders.
Offer valid July 3 - July 5
Click HERE to find a location near you

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes

Buy One Get One Free Adult Entree with purchase of 2 beverages (Exp. 7/8)
$5.99 Weekday Lunch with purchase of 1 beverage (up to 2 adult lunches) (Exp. 7/9)
Buy One Get One Free Breakfast Entree with purchase of 2 beverages (Exp. 7/25)
Click HERE to print all three coupons




Thanks, Smart Couponing

Daily Meal Plan

As I told you earlier, I will be posting our Daily Menu as part of "No Spend July"

Breakfast:

Eggo Waffles with Strawberries

Lunch:

Mary: Chicken Noodle Soup

David: Left Over Tacos

Dinner:

Tequila Chicken

Sweet Corn Cake

Mexican Rice

and yummy fudge brownies for dessert!

I will post the Tequila Chicken Recipe later tonight with pictures~ It is one of my favorite dishes.

Pamper Gift To Grow Points

Here is another code for the Pampers Gift To Grow Program.

FACEBOOKJUL2010

Head over and enter it now.

Also be on the look out at Walgreens.

I have had 4 different codes worth 10 points each print out of the register rewards machine.

Hewitt's Coupon

If you are in the Albany Area and are planning on

doing some planting this 4th of July Weekend be sure to check out

these awesome Hewitt's Coupons!

I FINALLY planned my summer flowers this morning. They have been sitting in the plastic pots for about a week now. I'm such a graden slacker!

Children's Place SALE $2.99 and up

The Children's Place is having a HUGE Sale! Price Starting at $2.99 online or in stores.

Could be a great time to stock up!

Thanks, Michelle

I spent $3.99 Today

No Spend July Day 1

I need to start this post by saying that Price Chopper, CVS and Rite Aid are 3 minutes from my house. In fact I pass every time I drive anywhere. I am a lucky girl, because I am not spending (a lot) gas to shop my favorite stores. If you do not live 3 minutes away from the store it is not in your best (saving money) interest to head to the store multiple times a week. Now that I am home alone from 8:30 to 7:00 each day I look forward to these shopping trips.

My CVS TRIP

My fabulous friend Amanda let me know that your Spring Spending ECB's were printing at CVS today! So I decided to head over and see how much I had.

Transaction:

5 Betty Crocker Warm Delights .88 each

10 Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.50 each
Used 4 $1/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights from 6/27 SS (One had to be adjusted to $0.90)

Used 1 $0.50 Betty Crocker Printable

Used 10 $1/1 Xtra Coupon

Total before tax :$5.00

Used $5.00 in ECB

Paid $1.00 in TAX (some days I don't Love New York)

I think stopped at Price Chopper to take Advantage of their Double Coupons

Transaction:

2 Hood Sour Cream $1.99 each

Romaine Lettuce $2.99

Used (2) $1/1 Hood Sour cream

Used (2) $1 Price Chopper Doubler's

Paid $2.99

So I spent $3.99 today, I was not planning on purchasing the lettuce but David called me at 10am and informed me that his boss and co-worker will be coming to dinner. I did not have enough lettuce to make a decent salad. It still leaves me $16.01 until next Tuesday. Hummm this could be difficult!