Today is September 9, or 9/9 and that means that 99 Cents Only is celebrating with some pretty good deals.
I’m going to grab some eggs and Pringles for sure.
Did you know that 99 Cents Only has an app with coupons and otherwise unknown deals?
I wrote all about it here.
I’d love to hear about what you score at 99 Cents Only today.
I love the bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites at Starbucks, but… I’m frugal and those little dudes ain’t cheap.
So Sunday night, I set out to see if I could make them. This was a test batch, so I only did 6. I’ll be making more in the future. They are super easy to make, and you can customize them with ingredients you like.
Ingredients:
NOTES:
I used small glass bowls from dollar tree, but you can use a muffin tin, custard cups, whatever fits into a shallow baking dish (I used a 9×13 baking dish).
Directions:
Store in fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute.
Substitutions:
Happy Labor Day! I hope you all had a fun, relaxing weekend. The kids and I spent most of it playing with Legos, or swimming with friends.
No trip to the grocery store this week- I did go buy ice (our icemaker is STILL broken- Looking at you Sears) and popsicles, but we have enough groceries to get us through the week. I may have to buy milk… We’ll see.
Getting the fam to eat more fruits and veggies has been my personal mission this year, and thankfully, Yasukochi Family Farms has my back.
Veggies and fruit are delivered by Yasukochi Family Farms CSA. For $25, it’s a great deal. I don’t have to pick anything, go to the store, or carry it upstairs. I can’t go to the store and get the same amount we get weekly for $25. Seriously. It’s a deal. I did a great deal of meal prep today after the box was delivered- You can see some of what I did over on Instragram.
And I’ve been getting a lot of really great freebies from Social Nature lately too. It’s fun to try new foods.
For those of you that are new to meal planning, I’ve got an easy 101 style post here with super easy tips and steps. After you get that down, here is info about batch or freezer cooking.
I’ve gotten a pretty good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge done (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I’m able to plan meals and use up what we’ve got with little waste. If you are looking for a kitchen inventory printable, I have made my own and you can find them for sale here on my Etsy Store.
I only post our dinner plans for the week, because our other meals are usually the same each day.
Breakfast: Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 for me, and pancakes or something along those lines for the kids. They are also into fruit and bagels for breakfast. The Ancient Grain bagels from Einstein Bros. are the current family favorite. I pick them up on Mondays when a dozen is only $7. I slice them and freeze them to keep them from going bad too quickly.
Lunch: I have a plastic tote in the cupboard full of self-serve snacks. I buy treats and snacks in bulk and fill up snack-sized zip-top bags. I’m back to packing lunches again. However, school lunches are free this year, but so far, there is nothing on the menu that appeals to the kids.
Dinner: We’ve got a pretty good schedule down for dinners. We have nuggets (vegetarian for the boy child, chicken for the rest) on the nights that we have respite. It’s quick prep and clean up, and I can serve it on our cafeteria trays with other fingers foods (we have trays like these) like cut-up fruit, crackers, and cheese. I have been posting our meal plans on Instagram too- As well as pics of stuff we are doing to keep busy.
Please stay safe you guys!
It’s Friday, Friday, Funday! We’re celebrating with pizza. And there are some pretty cool freebies and deals this weekend!
If you are looking for birthday freebies, fret not! I put together a list new for 2021- Check it out here.
Most of these freebies and deals are online. I know y’all are vaxxed and ready to party, but I’m trying to keep you safe. Keep up the social distancing with strangers, wash and sanitize your hands, and cover your mouth and nose if you are going to be around strangers. The kids and I still mask up when we go out, and I’ve got hand sanitizer at the ready.
Freebies:
Free Personalized Chateau Souverain Wine Labels
Free Mr. Orange Multipurpose Cleaner Sample
Free Donut Wednesdays at Dunkin
Free Magnetic Eyelashe Kit, Mascara, Tweezer & Mirror
Free Urinozinc Prostate Immunity Support Supplements
Free Rael Beauty Miracle Patch Dark Spot Cover
Free Foaming Hand Soap Tablets
Free Pretzel with the Wetzel’s Pretzel App
Free Yankee Cande Birthday Gift
Free Redbox Rental
Free Bodyarmor Drink at Pilot Flying J
Free Joolies Date Snack Packs
Free Books, Journals, Stickers & More
Panera Members – Free Bagel Everyday in September
12 Free Backyard Beans Coffee Co. Cold Brew Cans
Free Mylanta Gas Minis Sample
Free Sample of Coach for Men Cologne
Free Curion’s Prestige Beauty Products
Free Milwaukee MX4 4-Cutter SDS PLUS Rotary Hammer Drill Bit
Possible Free $125 Alcoholic Beverages Research Study
Verizon Up Rewards – Free $3-$5 Amazon or Starbucks Gift Card
Kellogg’s Kitchen Insiders – Earn Free Gift Cards
Free Core Organic Bar at Target
Free Tylenol Extra Strength Cold Multi Action Capsules
Ulta – Free Lancome Anti-Aging Face Serum for Your Birthday
Free Kim Crawford Wines Illuminate House Party Kit
Sephora – Free NARS, Laneige, Moroccanoil or Kerastatse Mini Set
Free Subscription to GQ Magazine
Free Kinderlyte Oral Electrolyte Solution Products
Free Sample of Rituals Sakura Body Cream
Free Happiness Digest by Ellen White Book
Free Boots Ingredients Collagen Serum
Deals:
Treasure Beach Wooden Sandbox ONLY $56.91 (Reg. $106)
Michael Kors Charlotte Saffiano Bag ONLY $75.65 (Reg $398)
Funko Games Back To The Future $9.88 (Reg. $21)
Buy 2, Get 1 Free Books on Amazon
PAW Patrol True Metal Mighty Meteo Track Set $9.57 (Reg. $20)
Multipet Gumby Dog Toy ONLY $2.85 on Amazon
Kate Spade Staci Medium l-Zip Wristlet ONLY $29 (Reg $119)
Reversible Micromink Faux-Sherpa Throw ONLY $13.99 (Reg $40)
Nautica True Comfort Standard/Queen Pillows ONLY $6.99 (Reg $20)
Tramontina 9-Pc Non-stick Cookware Set ONLY $19.88 (Reg $40)
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones ONLY $169.99 (Reg $250)
Extra 15% Off your Entire Order + FREE Shipping at Coach Outlet
Nostalgia 16 Cup Air-Pop Popcorn Maker ONLY $10.93 (Reg $30)
Paw Patrol Ride-On Vehicle ONLY $16.41 at Walmart (Reg $40)
Little Green Box Board Books by Dr. Seuss ONLY $9.11 (Reg. $20)
MUK LUKS Marsha Sandals ONLY $16.99 (Reg. $45)
Free Kindle eBook This Month on Amazon
Rainbow Pebbles Stacking Stones ONLY $18.56 (Reg. $35)
Sprouts is hooking us up and helping us stay healthy! Every month on the Sprouts app in the Digital Coupon section, there are between 4-6 free items (they are marked “SAMPLING PROGRAM”).
Quantities are limited on the app, so if you are interested in any of these, I recommend that you add these coupons (by opening the Sprouts app, click on digital coupons, and click on each coupon in the lower corner where the little green circle is) to your app ASAP.
Not all Sprouts locations will have these freebies, so I suggest trying larger Sprouts location in your area.
This month the following items are available:
Here is your monthly reminder! A new month means new printable and electronic coupons!
The printable coupon market is slowly coming to an end. Smartsource no longer offers printable coupons, and you may notice that there are fewer coupon inserts in your Sunday newspaper. This is in favor of more offers available on apps. But if you love printable coupons….
One of my favorite websites is the Sunday Coupon Review. It helps me plot out scenarios in advance and I can email friends to ask for coupons in advance. Remember if clipping coupons isn’t your thing, but saving money is, check out my list of Smartphone apps that can save you the big bucks! New offers are added on the Smartphone Savings Apps all the time!
September is the end of back-to-school sales and the end of summer sales. Labor Day sales include BBQ foods and grills.
For a complete list of types of foods and items that will be on sale, check out this post on the cycle of sales.
Here are a few of my favorite new coupons:
Save $0.50 on ONE (1) RAGÚ® pasta sauce
Save $0.75 any ONE (1) Dannon Light + Fit® Nonfat Greek Yogurt 4pk
Save $1.00 on ANY TWO (2) EXTRA® Gum Singles Packs (15 ct.)
A new month means that it’s time for the monthly update of free food resources in San Diego.
You can still find resources here for Central and East County, and Here for North County.
If you are located outside San Diego County, call 211. If you are not familiar with 211, here is their website and it can point you in the right direction.
San Diego Food Bank Distributions for September 2021 can be found here. Enter your address (or just your zip code) and the map will show you all of the distributions in your area or closest to you. You can filter by the days of the week to find food when you are available. If there is an income requirement/limit to participate, each location/listing will say such.
Neighbor distributions are intermixed with the San Diego Food Bank Distributions, however, they have no income requirements, and you come as you are. These Distributions are primarily fruits & veg, however, some locations may also distribute canned goods, dairy, and bread.
Super Pantry Locations can be found here (this listing is countywide). The San Diego Foodbank website also has resources for Diaper banks, free food resources for seniors, and more.
All kids in public school K-12 in the State of California are eligible for free breakfasts and lunches at school. More information can be found here.
If you know of other resources, please leave a comment! And feel free to share this post with anyone you may know in need.
This is one of my favorite hot drinks when I am not feeling well. Fever, sore throat, generally feeling run down, this drink is where it’s at.
But… I’m cheap and it’s not always convenient to hit up the ‘Bux. So I did a little research and found a frugal way to make this drink at home. I usually get my tea at Target or Walmart.
I use lemon juice in place of steamed lemonade for two reasons: Less sugar, and I like to use lemon juice (I prefer freshly squeezed but I’ll use True Lemon in a pinch).
I make 32 ounces at a time. that’s about two servings, perfect for when you don’t feel well.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Makes two generous servings. Feel free to add more honey if you prefer your tea sweeter, or less lemon.
This coming week is going to be great! A little busy with doctors appointments, but other than that, it’s looking to be a fun week with warmer temps (and that means after school swimming).
I hit up the grocery store on Thursday and did some batch cooking and menu planning for this week. It was the only day last week where I was not busy with appointments.
I kept the grocery shopping at budget. I had to go to three stores however, because my usual stores didn’t have everything I was looking for. The supply chain is starting to get wonky again, so you may notice some items are taking longer to get back in stock on shelves.
And I’ve been getting a lot of really great freebies from Social Nature lately too. It’s fun to try new foods.
No CSA box this week. We’ll be back on it next week!
For those of you that are new to meal planning, I’ve got an easy 101 style post here with super easy tips and steps. After you get that down, here is info about batch or freezer cooking.
I’ve gotten a pretty good inventory of the pantry, freezer, and fridge done (I try to update it after every shopping trip), so I’m able to plan meals and use up what we’ve got with little waste. If you are looking for a kitchen inventory printable, I have made my own and you can find them for sale here on my Etsy Store.
I only post our dinner plans for the week, because our other meals are usually the same each day.
Breakfast: Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 for me, and pancakes or something along those lines for the kids. They are also into fruit and bagels for breakfast. The Ancient Grain bagels from Einstein Bros. are the current family favorite. I pick them up on Mondays when a dozen is only $7. I slice them and freeze them to keep them from going bad too quickly.
Lunch: I have a plastic tote in the cupboard full of self-serve snacks. I buy treats and snacks in bulk and fill up snack-sized zip-top bags. I’m back to packing lunches again. However, school lunches are free this year, but so far, there is nothing on the menu that appeals to the kids.
Dinner: We’ve got a pretty good schedule down for dinners. We have nuggets (vegetarian for the boy child, chicken for the rest) on the nights that we have respite. It’s quick prep and clean up, and I can serve it on our cafeteria trays with other fingers foods (we have trays like these) like cut-up fruit, crackers, and cheese. I have been posting our meal plans on Instagram too- As well as pics of stuff we are doing to keep busy.
Please stay safe you guys!
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