Here’s a great article from allyou.com on 11 Ways to Spend Less Cash..
Archive for May 24, 2011
Albertson’s Doublers are coming again in this Sunday’s Paper!
Wahoo!!! More doublers in this Sunday’s paper (5/29). Albertson’s had awesome deals this week with their doublers. Can’t wait to see what smokin’ deals are coming up! Here’s a deal you can do today before this week’s doublers expire, or wait till Sunday, Monday or Tuesday of next week….
Fruitable Juice Boxes $2.79 (price through July 5)
$1/1 Apple & Eve Fruitables Juice Boxes 3/6/2011 SS
Final Price: $.79 after double
Photo from appleandeve.com .
Albertsons doublers!!
Propane refills
It’s that time of year for grilling. U Haul has a coupon for $1 off a $10 minimum propane purchase. You can give them your email address and zip code and they will send you a coupon. You can also check availability by zip code. This is a lot cheaper than many gas station prices.
Here is the link to check prices and availablility by zip code
Target deal of the day
Remington cordless shaver with four disposable heads Reg $34.99 – sale for $13.99 with FREE shipping.
I think this would be a nice father’s day gift. I just ordered two.
Homemade Pancake Syrup
2 C. granulated sugar
1 C. brown sugar
3 T. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. maple extract
2 tsp. butter flavoring (optional)
Bring all to a rolling boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat, but leave the pot on the burner until bubbling stops..
FREE Sample of Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil
Chocolate pudding for one
Every now and then I get a craving for chocolate and this is so fast and easy.
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
1/2 cup milk – I used skim and it was still good
1/4 cup chocolate chips (any kind you have on hand)
In a 2-cup glass measuring cup or microwave safe bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt and milk until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until hot but not boiling add chocolate chips and stir. Cook 10-20 seconds longer till smooth when stirred. Cool (if you can wait). If you wait till cooled, you can top with whipped cream but I never make it that long.
This recipe was tested in a 1,000-watt microwave.
Make your own baking powder
My sister told me she needed to run to the store for baking powder so it reminded me to tell her she can make her own. It’s stuff I usually have on hand anyway and it’s better for you. Most commercially-produced baking powder contain aluminum–sodium aluminum sulfate. Make your own and keep your baked goods aluminum-free.
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp corn starch (optional – if storing)
To use right away:
Mix the baking soda and cream of tartar together until well combined.
Yield: One tablespoon of baking powder.
To store: Add a teaspoon of corn starch to the mixture, and stir. This will absorb any moisture from the air, and prevent the baking powder from reacting before you need it. Store in an air-tight container.
Pop bottle drip irrigation system
Here is a way we can use up those empty 2 liter pop bottles in our gardens.
Drill a hole in the bottom (or top depending on how you want to use them) and fill with water. They will also catch rain water
Hide them in between plants or bury them 2/3 down and fill with water. You can also do this upside down and drill a hole in the lid if you are worried about pets or mosquitos.
Here is a link to the article I saved