Houston Chronicle Red Plum Insert - 7/26/15 (2 Inserts!)

Market Basket Ad/Coupon Matchups - 7/22/15

5 FOR $5 MIX-OR-MATCH SALE

Betty Crocker Cake Mixes (15.25 oz.; Assorted)

Hamburger or Chicken Helpers (4.2-12.2 oz.; Assorted)

-Use $0.75 off (3) Helper or Ultimate Helper Skillet Dishes (7/12 SS; Exp. 9/5)

-Final Price: $0.75 Ea.

Del Monte Vegetables (11-15.25 oz. Cans; Assorted)

Parade Pastas (16 oz.; Elbow, Macaroni, or Spaghetti)

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Shapes (5.5 oz.; Assorted)

Del Monte Pineapple (15.25 oz.; Crushed, Sliced, or Chunk)

Pictsweet All Natural Vegetables (10 oz.)

Banquet Meals (6-12 oz.; Assorted)

Parade Whipped Topping (8 oz.; Reg. or Light)

Lil' Dutch Maid Creme Cookies (16 oz.; Assorted)

Ricos Ready to Eat Popcorn (3.5 oz.; Assorted)

Kool-Aid Bursts (6 Pack)

Nursery Water (Gallon; Fluoride or Non-Fluoride)

Crunch & Munch Snacks (3.5 oz.)

Gold Peak Tea or Vitamin Water (18.5-20 oz.; Assorted)

Hunt's Tomatoes (14.5 oz. Cans; Whole, Diced, or Stewed)

Rothbury Croutons (5 oz.; Assorted)

Parade Plastic Cups (16 oz.; 18 Ct.)

Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid (10 oz.)

Sparkle Paper Towels (Regular Roll)

Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables (2.25-4.4 oz.; All Varieties)

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bologna (16 oz.)

Bar-S Jumbo Meat Franks (16 oz.)

Rath/John Morrell Meat Bologna or Salami (12 oz.)

Fast Bites Heat & Serve Sandwiches (4.2-5.5 oz.; All Varieties)

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage Links (5.2 oz.; All Varieties)

-Use: $0.55 off (1) Jimmy Dean Breakfast Product (7/12 RP; Exp. 8/16)

-Final Price: $0.45 Ea.

Farmland Bacon Wrapped Pork Fillets (4 oz.)

John Morrell Smoked Sausage (7 oz.; Regular or Hot)

El Monterey Heat & Serve Burrito Singles (10 oz.; All Varieties)

Top Care Coated Aspirin (100 Ct.)

Close-Up Toothpaste (4 oz.)

Oral-B Cavity Defense Toothbrushes (Assorted)

-Use: $0.50 off (1) Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete, Sensi-Soft, Indicator, OR Cavity Defense Toothbrush (7/5 PG; Exp. 8/2)

-Final Price: FREE (Doubles)

Top Care Mouthwash (250 mL.)

Mrs. Freshley's Dreamies (2 Ct.; Regular or Rainbow)

Fresh Goods

Seedless Red or Green Grapes - $0.97 Lb.

All Purpose Russet Potatoes (5 Lb. Bag) - $1.47 Ea.

Orange, Red, or Gold Bell Peppers (Mix or Match) - $0.97 Ea.

Red Ripe Roma Tomatoes - $0.77 Lb.

Red Ripe Grape Tomatoes (10.5 oz. Pkg.) - 2/$3

Green Cabbage - $0.47 Lb.

Leafy Green Kale (Bunch) - $0.97 Ea.

Fresh Juicy Mangos - 4/$2

California Peaches - $1.17 Lb.

Fresh Express Salads (5-7 oz.; Assorted) - $2.97 Ea.

Baked Fresh Six Grain Bread (22 oz.) - $2.99 Ea.

Store-Made Meringue Pies (Lemon, Coconut, or Chocolate) - $5.99 Ea.

Store-Made Glazed donuts (13 Ct.) - $2.99 Ea.

Cafe Valley Cream Cakes (20 oz.; Lemon or Chocolate) - $4.49 Ea.

Fresh Baked Cookies (6 Ct.; Reese's Pieces, Heath Toffee, Hershey Chocolate Chip, or White Chip Macadamia) - $3.99 Ea.

Pita Pal Variety Pack Hummus (16 oz.) - $4.99 Ea.

Hand Breaded Golden Fried or BBQ Chicken (8 Pcs.) - $6.99 Ea.

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (Pint) - $3.99 Ea.

Kretschmar Lunchmeats (8 oz.; Pre-Sliced) - $3.99 Ea.

Reser's Salads (15-16 oz.; Mustard or Original Potato, Macaroni, or Cole Slaw) - $2.99 Ea.

Meat Department

MB Premium Select Angus Beef T-Bone Steaks (Limit 2) - $5.99 Lb.

MB Premium Select Angus Beef Shoulder Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs (Family Pack; Limit 2) - $3.99 Lb.

MB Premium Select Angus Beef Boneless Shoulder Steaks (Family PAck) - $4.69 Lb.

Swift Premium Natural Bone-In Loin End Pork Chops (Family PAck; Limit 2) - $1.19 Lb.

Swift Premium Natural Bone-In Center Cut Pork Loin Chops (Family Pack) - $2.99 Lb.

Swift Premium Pork St. Louis Style Center Cut Spareribs - $2.99 Lb.

Swift Premium Natural Boneless Pork Tenderloins (Twin Pack) - $3.99 Lb.

Swift Premium Pork Boneless Petite Shoulder Roast (Whiskey Black Pepper Dry Rub Seasoned) - $2.99 Lb.

USDA Inspected Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 Lb. Bags; Limit 2) - $0.35 Lb.

USDA Inspected Fresh Fryer Pinwheels Combo Pack (4 Drumsticks & 4 Bone-in Thighs) - $0.79 Lb.

USDA Inspected Fresh Fryer Boneless Skinless Breast Tenders (Family Pack) - $2.99 Lb.

Fresh Certified Angus Ground Round (Family Pack) - $4.59 Lb.

Bar-S Sliced Bacon (12 oz.; Regular or Thick) - 2/$4

Bar-S Deli Shaved Ham or Turkey (8-9 oz.; All Varieties) - 3/$5

Bar-S Corn Dogs (2.67 Lbs. Family Size Box) - $4.49 Ea.

Land O Frost Bistro Meats (5-6 oz.; Peppered Beef, Turkey Breast, or Black Forest Ham) - 2/$5

Earl Campbell Smoked Sausage (40 oz. Family Pack) - $5.99 Ea.

Tennessee Pride Sausage & Biscuits (29 oz.; 20 Ct.) - $5.99 Ea.)

Frozen/Refrigerated

Coffeemate Flavored Creamers (16 oz. Liquid; Assorted) - 2/$3

Grower's Pride Orange Juice (59 oz.) - 2/$5

Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheeses (16 oz.) - $4.99 Ea.

New York Texas Toast (7.3-11.2 oz.; Assorted) - 2/$4

Parade Classic Ice Cream (Half Gallon; Assorted) - 3/$11

Beverage Department

Budweiser (Regular or Light; 24 Pack; 12 oz. Longneck NRs) - $19.99 Ea.

Miller Lite Beer (24 Pack; 12 oz. Longneck NRs) - $19.99 Ea.

Coors Light Beer (24 Pack; 12 oz. Longneck NRs) - $19.99 Ea.

Natural Light Beer (6 Pack; 16 oz. Cans) - 2/$10

Coke or Dr Pepper (12 Pack; 12 oz. Cans) - 3/$12

Coke or Dr Pepper (8 Pack; 12 oz. Bottles) - 3/$13

Health & Beauty Buys

Head & Shoulders Shampoo (13.5 oz.; Assorted) - $4.79 Ea.

Top Care Cotton Balls (70-300 Ct.; Reg. or Jumbo) - $1.19 Ea.

Bic Disposable Razors (4 Pacl; Simply Soliel or Comfort Advanced) - $4.29 Ea.

-Use: $2.00 off (1) Bic Disposable Razor (7/12 SS; Exp. 8/1)

-Final Price: $2.29 Ea.

Crest Toothpaste (8.2 oz.) - 2/$5

-Use: $1.50 off (2) Crest Toothpaste (7/5 PG; Exp. 8/2)

-Final Price: $1.75 Ea.

Other Advertised Deals

Lou Ana Cooking Oils (48 oz.; Vegetable or Canola) - 2/$4

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz.; Limit 6) - 6/$2

Hatch Tomatoes with Green Chilies (10 oz.) - 2/$1

Hatch Enchilada Sauce (15 oz.) - 2/$3

Hatch Sliced Jalapenos (12 oz.) - $1.39 Ea.

Maruchan Instant Lunch Soups (2.25 oz.) - 3/$1

Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning (7-8 oz.; Regular or More Spice; Limit 2) - 2/$1

Tony Chachere's Sauce or Rice Mixes (1.3-8 oz.) - 4/$5

Tony Chachere's Fish Fry or Hush Puppy Mix (9.5-10 oz.) - 2/$3

Tony Chachere's Injector Marinades (17 oz.; Assorted) - 2/$6

Tony Chachere's Pourable Marinades (12 oz.; Assorted) - 2/$4

Terra Delyssa Olive Oil (17 oz.) - $3.59 Ea.

Langers Cran-Grape or Cranberry Cocktail (64 oz.) - 2/$4

Malt O' Meal Twice-As-Much Cereals (24.4-36 oz. Bags; Tootie Fruities, Cinnamon Toasters, Berry Colossal Crunch, or Mini Spooners) - $2.89 Ea.

Kellogg's Cereal (21.4-26.8 oz.; Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, or Corn Pops) - $3.59 Ea.

Nabisco Toasted Chips (4.5-8.1 oz.; Assorted) - $2.79 ea.

Nabisco Oreo Cookies (10.1-15.35 oz.) - $2.99 Ea.

-Use: $0.75 off (2) Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products (6/28 SS; Exp. 8/8)

-Final Price: $2.61 Ea.

Fritos Corn Chips (9.75 oz.; Assorted) - 2/$5

Fritos Bean or Cheddar Dips (9 oz.) - 2/$5

Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue (6 Double Rolls) - 2/$7

Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent (43.7-50 oz.) - 2/$7

No Coupons in Today's Paper

This means that we all get a break from clipping today.....YAY!!! I, for one, am going to enjoy my coffee in peaceful solitude now!

May you each have a blessed Sunday!



~Jen

Our Little Step Back Into History

The girls and I had quite a busy day Wednesday! We hadn't really done much this summer, and I wanted them to be able to have a few enjoyable experiences (while staying frugal, of course)! I had our day planned out weeks in advance, as there was one particular experience that I was aiming for us all to enjoy!

History is one thing that I absolutely LOVE. Pictured here is the Lucas Gusher monument, located at Spindletop/Gladys City in Beaumont, Tx. There are a FEW reasons why I wanted to take the girls on this adventure! For starters, my husband works in the oilfield, so it's a big part of our lives. The girls have known the oilfield life since before they were ever even old enough to walk!

I took them to Spindletop & Gladys City so they could really gain an understanding of the role that Spindletop played in the oilfield industry during the days of the oil boom. I also thought it'd be neat to show them how different life was back then!

Bonafide Baby #BabyCarSeatCovers Review

***Sponsored Post*** I received a Pink Chevron car seat cover from Bonafide Baby in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed in this review are genuinely my own.

As a mother, I am always looking for new products and ideas to help make parenting easier. As a result, I was delighted to have the chance to try the pink chevron cars seat cover, made by Bonafide baby. With my older two daughters, car seat covers were something that I never really thought about. My youngest daughter, however, was born with congenital heart defects, which means her immune system is weaker than that of a completely healthy person. As a result, I'd been in the market for a car seat cover as a way to ward off germs when in public places! With all of that being said, let's get down to business on this great product that I was able to try!

I was sent the pink chevron design to try. On the front, you've got a white & baby pink for the colors. I love the soft blend of these colors! On the back (as you can see in the top right corner of the collage) you have more of a hot pink coloring, with a super soft fabric (the front is more of a plain cotton fabric).

As you can see in the bottom picture of the collage, this car seat cover provides adequate coverage of the entire car seat. I love this because it really gives my daughter protection from outside disturbances (or germs) when we're in the grocery store! The soft fabric on the back also makes this cover a great makeshift blanket when nap time rolls around if we're our visiting friends or family!

Market Basket Ad/Coupon Matchups - 7/15/15

A Week of Yummy Creations

I usually try to post about weekly adventures every Sunday, and yesterday I did not. The truth is, I just couldn't get out of my kitchen last week! Part of learning to live a frugal lifestyle means never letting food go to waste. Last week, we had an ABUNDANCE of food that would have gone to waste if my husband and I hadn't gotten creative!