Sunday Coupon Preview shows that we are getting three coupon inserts on Sunday: two Smartsource inserts and one Red Plum.  Head on over here to see what coupons are included.  Please remember, some coupons may be regional, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect.

Coupons.com has also released some new coupons this week.  Here are a few of my favorites:

$2.00 off the A-Team Blu-ray™ + Digital Copy

$1.50 off one (1) Brew Over Ice K-Cup packs 12 ct

$2.00 off one BIC FlameDisk

$25.00 off a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System

$3.00 off a FoodSaver Heat-Seal Bag or Roll

$1.00 off on Real Simple Magazine

$3.00 off any Brita Bottle for Kids

Click here to see all the new coupons.

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Rite Aid weekly deals: May 19 – 25

by Melody on May 18, 2013


Each week, I will be posting my full Rite Aid match ups over at Frugal Living NW.  Click here to start planning your shopping trip.

This looks like a great week with Sundown vitamins, Huggies diapers, body wash, Twizzlers and more.  You can also find great deals on Nutella, Garnier hair care and sun care products.

I do occasional updates during the week on new deals, sneak peeks for the coming week or my personal shopping trips.  I always post on Facebook and Twitter when I do these updates, make sure to follow me so you don’t miss anything!

I can’t wait to hear about your shopping trips this week!

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The Best Teacher Ever

Amazon has “The Best Teacher Ever” by Mercer Mayer in Paperback for just $3.92.  This would be such a fun gift idea for an end of the year teacher gift.

I’m going to give one to my son’s teacher along with an Amazon Gift Card to buy their own books.  I’ll have him sign the inside cover so she remembers who it is from.

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or with a qualifying $25 purchase.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly.  Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing.  As of 5/17/13 at 2:20 PM, this listed price was accurate.

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Better Homes & Gardens CoverDiscountMags.com has a one-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens for just $4.99.  You can buy up to four years and each subscription has 12 issues, only $.42 per issue!  This deal will be available until 9 PM PST on 5/18/13.

I love this magazine! It has a wide-range of articles from cooking and gardening to relationship advice and home decor.  And, it looks like you get access to the magazine via ipad when you are a print subscriber.

From Discount Mags:

Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. It is focused on decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, healthy living, and gardening. It also has extensive information specifically for women and families.

How to order:

  • Go here to order, subscription will be $14.97 (original price $41.88)
  • Use promo code 2528 to drop the price to $4.99
  • Purchase your magazine

Please allow 8-10 weeks for your first issue to arrive.

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Check out this AMAZING deal at Amazon right now.  The Hunger Games: Movie Tie-In Edition in paperback is just $1.71.  According to the book description, this is the original book 1 with new art work on the cover.  Fantastic price that most likely won’t last long!

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or with a qualifying $25 purchase.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly.  Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing.  As of 5/16/13 at 10:45 PM, this listed price was accurate.

Thanks Couponing to Disney!

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Barnes & Noble Summer Reading 2013

If you are starting to make a list of summer activities for you and your children this summer, the 2013 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program would be a fun one to motivate your kids to read. They will earn a free book when they compete the program.  All they have to do is read eight books!

They also offer this super helpful Guide & Activity Workbook to keep you busy learning and reading over the summer.

How to Participate

So fun! I’ll be doing this with my kids this summer. They love picking out new books!

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Each week I will be sharing a different photo, something that throws me right back into the little moments of joy that my kids create.  Something that reminds me.  My kids were here.

If you don’t know, I have two boys ages 2 and 4.  Their favorite activities are wrestling, fighting, wrestling and fighting, yelling, screaming, spitting, playing “bad guys”, hunting for bears (yes, you read that right) and chasing dinosaurs.  Everything at our house is loud and busy and smelly and sometimes a little rambunctious.

They created a game called “Underwear”, where the only rules are that they have to punch each other and yell Underwear! as loud as possible.  They also created a game called “Snatcher and Catcher”, but I have yet to figure out the rules to that one.  There is a lot of pushing.

However, even outlaws and “bad guys” have to take potty breaks.  It only makes sense to take the gun with you, just in case things get a little out of control.

Question of the Day: Is this just a boy thing?  Are they born with the need to get all sweaty and crazy and violent?  What are your kids favorite games to play together?

If you have a photo you would like to share, go ahead and send the photo to me at beautifulfrugallife {at} gmail {dot} com with the subject title “My Kids Were Here”.  Please include a paragraph or two letting us know what the photo means to you or what moment it represents.

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Recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta

by Jessie on May 16, 2013

Cajun chicken pasta

This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. You can buy pre-made cajun seasoning or you can make your own.  This would make a great father’s day meal if your hubby likes spicy dishes!

Ingredients:

1/2 pound linguine pasta
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup butter
2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups half & half
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.

Depending on how much you are making, you may need to use two skillets for the following steps: In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in half & half. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.

In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

(Adapated from Allrecipes.com)

Jessie is the mother of three sweet kids and the author of Bites, a recipe blog that will make your mouth water.  Make sure to follow Bites on Facebook so you don’t miss a single recipe.

Make sure to check out our Recipe Box with links to all the recipes we have posted over the years.

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Lunchbox LaboratoryBloomspot has a great deal for Lunchbox Laboratory today: Snag a $40 voucher for just $20. They have locations in both South Lake Union (Seattle) and Bellevue.  This is one of our favorite hamburger spots in town.

We have eaten at both locations and they are both amazing.  The food is really good and I love the vibe.  It’s fun for dates and for taking kids.  It’s pretty hard to resist a truffle burger with sweet potato fries!

These vouchers do sell out from time to time so don’t wait if you want this one. To get this deal:

  • If you are new to Bloomspot sign up here
  • If you are already signed up for Bloomspot find the deal here
  • Pick out the location you want to purchase for and proceed to checkout.

If you are tired of daily deal sites and don’t even sign up for new ones any longer, let me tell you, this one is actually worth subscribing to.  Bloomspot has vouchers to the restaurants & shopping for places that you are dying to try but never show up on the other daily deal sites!

The fine print:

* Valid from 5:00 pm–11:00 pm only
* Valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages
* Full value redeemable until 08/31/13.
* Paid value never expires.
* Valid at selected location only
* Dine-in only; not valid for take-out or delivery
* May purchase multiple certificates
* Limit 1 certificate per party
* Must redeem in 1 visit; no cash or credit back
* Taxes and gratuity not included
* Cannot be used with other offers or happy hour
* Refunds allowed up to 24 hours after close of Bloomspot sale

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Duck Dynasty Season 1

Is your family obsessed with Duck Dynasty? We love that it’s hilarious and kid friendly enough to all watch it together.  Both of the seasons available on DVD are currently  less than $10.  This would make a great Father’s Day gift!

For Mother’s Day, my family got me the first two seasons of Duck Dynasty. They also took me out to BBQ for lunch.  It wasn’t your standard flowers and brunch. When I laughed about how cool I was for going to BBQ, my six-year-old stated, “Only weird moms don’t have BBQ and watch Duck Dynasty on Mother’s Day.” Ha!

What’s your favorite Duck Dynasty quote? Mine is when Miss Kay says, “You aren’t a proper woman until you own a goat or two.” I’m using her argument to try and convince my husband we need some urban farm animals.

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or with a qualifying $25 purchase.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly.  Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing.  As of 5/16/13 at 7:16 AM, this listed price was accurate.

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Today’s Spotted Fox deal is fantastic: Snag a full manicure and pedicure at Artistry Salon in Kennewick for just $22!  This is generally what I pay for just a pedicure at my favorite drop-in nail place.  Artistry Salon is located at 3030 W. Clearwater.

Click here to get started.

The fine print:
* Limit 2 per person, plus 1 as a gift
* Gratuity not included
* Appointment required
* Promotional value good through 11/23/13

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Amazon has this 20-ounce Blender Bottle in Black marked down to just $5.99!  These generally run anywhere between $7 and $10 each.

We use these every day at the gym, so I was searching for a deal to pick up a few extra and found this.  Great price!  They work great.  I just throw in my water, protein powder and ice and shake.  Super simple.

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or with a qualifying $25 purchase.

Learn how to earn Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks as your search engine.

Please remember: Amazon prices can change very quickly.  Please verify that the price is the same as what I post before purchasing.  As of 5/15/13 at 10:45 PM, this listed price was accurate.

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Abe’s Market is offering free shipping on all orders + 20% off through May 17, 2013. They have a huge selection of organic and natural products for the home and family, including brands like Seventh Generation, Gogo Squeez, Avalon Organics, Burt’s Bees and Cascadian Farms.

How to Order

  • Click here  to get to the free shipping information
  • Add items to your cart and proceed to checkout
  • Enter code SPRING20 at checkout (to the left of list of items)
  • If you don’t have an account at Abe’s Market you will be prompted to do this now
  • Continue the checkout process and you will get a page with a pledge for free shipping, make the pledge and you are done!

This would be a great way to get a discount on many brands that rarely or never go on sale.  A few things I found at great prices were natural sunscreen, cloth diapers, teacher gifts, and snacks. Please let us know if you see any good deals!

Click here to start shopping.

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These are the best deals I see this week at Yoke’s Fresh Market, starting Wednesday May 15th.  Don’t forget to follow Yoke’s on Facebook, as they have some spectacular Facebook-exclusive deals for their fans every so often.

Be sure to check out my full stock-up price list for all your household/pantry items, including Costco comparisons.  I try to note best deals on these match-ups, but this list will give you a good idea of what I think is truly a stock-up price on several items.

FRESH PRODUCE DEALS

Washington Grown Fuji Apples on sale $.78/lb

Extra Large Organic Mangoes on sale $1.67 each

Extra Large Tomatoes on sale $.98/lb

Green Cabbage on sale $.58/lb

Walla Walla Salad Onions on sale $2/bunch

Earthbound Farm Organic Romaine Hearts (3 pack) on sale $2.50
Use $.75/1 coupon
$1.75 each after coupon
*Fantastic price for organic!

Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots (1 lb) on sale $1.50
Use $.75/1 coupon
$.75 each after coupon

OTHER WEEKLY DEALS

Wild Alaskan Keta Salmon Fillets on sale $4.99/lb
*Great price for salmon, although I’m not sure about the Keta part.  Thoughts?

Fresh Pacific Rockfish Fillets on sale $5.99/lb

Wild Mahi Mahi Fillets on sale $5.99/lb

Pork Spare Ribs on sale $2.79/lb

Pork Sirloin Chops (10 lb) on sale $15.99
*Just $1.59/lb!

Northwest Grown Draper Valley Cut-up Fryers on sale $1.79/lb
*About what I like to pay for boneless skinless breasts, but good price for Draper Valley

Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls or Patties (9.6-16 oz) on sale $3
Use $.55/1 or $1/1 coupon from 4/28 RP insert
As low as $2 each after coupon

Natural Directions Organic Blueberries or Strawberries (12 oz) on sale $2.99

Natural Directions Organic Peas or Corn (12 oz) on sale $1.33

Daisy Sour Cream (24 oz) on sale $2.39
*Just slightly more per ounce than Costco’s price

Litehouse Vinaigrettes or Organic Dressing (12 oz) on sale $3
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon or here or from 3/24 SS insert
$2.50 each after coupon

Kraft Salad Dressing (16 oz) on sale $1.50
Use $.25/1 coupon from 4/21 SS insert
$1.25 each after coupon

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Frozen Tortillas or Bread on sale $3.98
Use $1/1 coupon here or here
$2.98 each after coupon

Greek Gods Yogurt (24 oz) on sale $2.78

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975529_10200657412632037_108624962_nI did my weekly grocery shopping at Winco this morning and found a few great deals using the iBotta app.  Once you make your purchases, redeem your offers by scanning your receipts and the bar codes on your product.  Super easy!

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1 lb) on sale $.68
Pay $.68, Get $.50 iBotta offer
$.18 after iBotta offer

Fresh Gourmet Croutons on sale $1.78
Pay $1.78, Get $.50 iBotta offer
$1.28 after iBotta offer

Doritos Jacked Tortilla Chips on sale $2.48
Pay $2.48, Get $.50 iBotta offer
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Ghirardelli Baking Chips on sale $3.23
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Post Honeycomb Cereal on sale $1.78
Pay $1.78, Get $.50 iBotta offer
$1.28 after iBotta offer

iBotta is a really fun new app for iPhone and Android users and is a super easy way to save even more money at your favorite stores. Sign up for a FREE iBotta account (super easy) and download the app to your device through the app store.  For more information, read my post here.

For a limited time only, you will get a bonus $2 FREE in your account as part of the Newbie Bonus.

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6PM.com is running a fantastic sale on sandals from Reef, Roxy and Sanuk.  I found TONS of great prices on high quality stuff.   You can easily search by gender, color, style and more.  I have flip flops from both Reef and Sanuk and they are by far the most comfortable casual shoes I own.  They are a little more spendy than those $1 flip flops you find at Old Navy, but well worth it for the comfort and style.

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Click here to start browsing.  Remember, shipping is FREE with all orders!

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Discount Mags: One-year subscription to Vegetarian Times just $5.49

May 14, 2013

DiscountMags.com has a one-year subscription to Vegetarian Times Magazine for just $5.49.  You can buy up to three years and each subscription has nine  issues, only $.61 per issue! This deal will be available until 9 pm PST on May 15, 2013. This is one I’ve been really wanting to try out! Let us know [...]

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{Tri-Cities} Grand opening of the new Natural Selection CrossFit location (complimentary workout + possible free membership)

May 14, 2013

Our new gym is open, our new gym is open!  For the past few months, the folks at Natural Selection CrossFit have been hard at work painting, drywalling, building, cleaning, demolishing and fixing up our brand new location in Kennewick.  The new gym is 2100 square feet bigger than the old gym, with TONS of [...]

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Zulily: Pillow Pets as low as $9.99, Dream Lites $19.99

May 14, 2013

Zulily has a great deal on Pillow Pets and Dream Lites for kids, with Pillow Pets as low as $9.99 and Dream Lites just $19.99. This is the lowest I’ve seen on the Dream Lites since before the holidays.  While you do have to factor in shipping, this is still a great price! Sign up [...]

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{Tri-Cities} Spotted Fox: $45 voucher to Complete Nutrition just $20 (supplements, vitamins and more)

May 14, 2013

Today’s Spotted Fox deal is fantastic: Snag a $45 voucher to Complete Nutrition in Richland for just $20!  They carry weight loss products, supplements, protein powders, vitamins and more. We bought this voucher the last time it was available and were really happy with our experience.  We have been searching for a protein powder for [...]

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Zulily: Hanna Andersson clothes and gear as low as $10.99

May 14, 2013

Zulily has a fantastic deal on one of the most adorable brands I have ever seen, Hanna Andersson.  They have several amazing styles, marked anywhere from 40-50% off, with some as low as $10.99.  This is a high quality brand that I RARELY see go on sale. They even have some adorable backpacks and water [...]

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My personal Fred Meyer Founder’s Day Sale shopping trip

May 14, 2013

The Fred Meyer’s Founders Day Sale is one of my absolute favorite weeks to shop for groceries and other items around the home.  Throughout the store, most items get marked down lower than we will see them for the rest of the year and the grocery deals are fantastic as well. Here is what I [...]

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Discount Mags: One-year subscription to Parenting Early Years Magazine just $4.50

May 13, 2013

DiscountMags.com has a one-year subscription to Parenting Early Years Magazine for just $4.50.  You can buy up to two years and each subscription has 11 issues, only $.41 per issue! This deal is valid until 9pm PST on May 14, 2013. From Discount Mags: “Parenting Magazine covers psychology, food, health, fashion and toys. Parenting Magazine [...]

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Amazon: New Balance Minimus WT20 as low as $34.85 + FREE shipping

May 13, 2013

Amazon currently has the New Balance Minimus WT20 Trail Winter Running Shoe priced as low as $34.85 + FREE shipping.  They are available in two different colors and tons of sizes.  These are regularly priced anywhere between $70 and $90, this is the lowest I have ever seen! These are similar to what I wear [...]

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{Local} Fresh Picks WA: Box-a-Week Produce Program

May 13, 2013

I’m so thrilled to share this amazing opportunity with you.  Fresh Picks WA from Rowley and Hawkins Fruit Farms and Produce out of Basin City is offering their local produce drop-off service in Tri-Cities, Othello, Connell, Moses Lake and Basin City for the second year in a row.  We used Fresh Picks WA more times [...]

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