Here is a summary of all the week’s best posts and deals.

Deals and Freebies

• FREE McDonald’s Cherry Berry Chiller
• Quizno’s Printable Coupon: Get A Small Combo For Only $2.99
• Free Download: Ground Beef Recipes Cookbook
• FREE Tully’s K-Cup Sample Pack
• Starbucks K-Cups Printable Coupons
• 50% Off Gelato at Whole Foods This Weekend
• CapriSun Drinks Less Than $.50
• Chips Ahoy! Cookies Only $.47
• Memorial Day Weekend Deals and Freebies

Must Reads and Recipes

• Three Things I’ve Learned About Friendship
• 2012 Free Summer Reading Programs
• Fresh Strawberry Filling Recipe
• Strawberry Shortcake Recipes
• Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
• Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe
• Easy Potato Salad Recipe

Verses and Quotes

Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession. (James 1:17-18)

Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:6)

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (Psalm 121:2)

“They tell me Lord, that when I pray, only one voice is heard; that I’m dreaming, you’re not there, this whole thing is absurd. Maybe they’re right. Maybe there’s only one voice that’s heard. But if there’s only one voice that’s heard, Lord it’s not mine, it’s Your voice. I’m not dreaming; You are the dreamer. And I am your dream.” – CS Lewis, quoting an unknown author

“You’re the dream of God. He fashions you into His dream. May I just say, if you can see the dream of your life through His eyes, what a difference!” – Ravi Zacharias

“If we will take the initiative to overcome, we will find that we have the inspiration of God, because he immediately gives us the power of life.” – Oswald Chambers

“We can see these symptoms of materialism throughout our society, but the most visible one is loss of courage.” – General Lewis W. Walt

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I love finding organic printable coupons. Especially when they’re on everyday staple items!  Head on over to the Organic Valley website where you can print the following coupons:

$1.50/2 Organic Valley Milks, 64oz or Larger
$1/1 Dozen or 2 6-pk Orgnaic Valley Eggs
$1.50/2 Organic Valley Butters, 1lb or 8oz

Thanks, Hip2Save!

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Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. (Philippians 2:3-4)

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Here are the best deals in the new Kroger Weekly Ad for the Mid-South region this week. There is a “Purina Pet Sale” Catalina deal this week where you can get a $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 in participating Purina products. If you’re a pet owner, this would be a great way to save on pet necessities! There is also a special “4 Days of Deals” happening Wed-Saturday (this might be regional, so check your local ad to see if your store is participating).

*Click here for the Kroger Coupon Policy

Are you in a different region? Here are Kroger match-ups for the different regions. Not sure what region you’re in? Click here & enter your zip code for your local weekly ad.

• Atlanta/Southeast Region
• Central Region
• Cincinnati Region
• Columbus Region
• Delta Region
• Mid-Atlantic Region
• Southwest Region

PRODUCE
• Red Tomatoes on the Vine - $1.28/lb

• Sweet Corn, ea - $0.33

• Strawberries, 2 lb - $3.29

• Whole Seedless Watermelon, ea - $4.99

• Vidalia Sweet Onions - $.77/lb

• Red Delicious Apples - $.99/lb

• Blueberries, 12 oz - $2.99

• Raspberries or Blackberries - $3.00

• Organic Blueberries, 6 oz - $3.50

• Organic Vegetable Tray - $4.99

MEAT
• Perdue Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - $1.99/lb

• Angus Ground Chuck - $2.49/lb

• Boneless Pork Tenderloin- $1.99/lb

• Boneless Ribeye Steak - $7.99/lb

• Kroger Bratwurst, Chicken or Italian Sausage - $3.50

• Catfish Fillets, farm raised - $4.99/lb

• Ball Park Franks (excludes beef & cheese), 16 oz - $1.25

  -$1/2 Ball Park franks 05/06/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/03/2012)
  -$0.75/2 Ball Park Franks 05/06/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/03/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.75 ea/ wyb 2

• Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat - $3.00

  -$0.55/1 Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat Target.com (exp 06/05/2012) (Mfg coupon)
  -$1/1 Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat or Grilled Chicken Breast Kroger eCoupon (exp 05/31/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $2

4 DAYS OF DEALS (Wed-Sat)
• Chips Ahoy! Cookies - $1.99

  -$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, Except Single Serve (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: $1.49 ea/ wyb 2

• Kroger Microwave Pizza - $0.88

• Wholesome@Home Pizza - $6.99

  Located in the deli section

• Smithfield Ham Steak, bone-in - $2.49/lb

• Anjou or Red Anjou Pears - $.77/lb

• Kroger Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5 oz - $0.77

GROCERY
• Kroger Milk, gallon - $2.79

• Kroger Bread or Buns - $1.00

• Yoplait Yogurt Cups - $0.60

  -$0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (exp 06/05/2012)
  -$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt, Original, Light, Thick &Creamy or Whips, MUST SAVE BEFORE 5/31/2012 (exp 06/11/2012)
  -$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups SavingStar (exp 05/31/2012)
  *More Yoplait coupons available in my Faithful Provisions coupon database
  Final Price: As low as $.46 ea/ wyb 6 + Saving Star deposit

• Michelina's Entree, 4-9.5 oz - $0.88

  -$1/5 Michelinas’s Entree or Snacker Products Rolling
  Final Price: $.68 ea/ wyb 5

• Popsicle Frozen Treats, 8 ct - $1.00

  -$0.50/1 Popsicle Yosicle Product Rolling
  -$1/1 Popsicle Yosicle Product Rolling
  Final Price: As low as FREE!

• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, 16 oz - $2.50

  -$0.50/1 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Product Kroger eCoupon (exp 07/30/2012)
  Final Price: $2

• Minute Maid Punch or Lemonade, 59 oz - $1.00

• Coca-Cola, Pepsi or RC Soft Drinks, 12 oz 12 pk - $2.75

  -$1/1 Pepsi Max, 12 oz 12 pk (exp 06/29/2012)
  -$1/1 Diet Pepsi, 12 oz 12pk (exp 06/29/2012)
  -$1/1 Pepsi Next, 12oz 12 pk (exp 06/29/2012)
  -$0.75/1 Diet Pepsi, 12 oz. Can 12-Pack 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/31/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $1.75

• Kool-Aid Drink Mix, envelope - $0.10

  -B10G5 Free Kool-Aid Unsweetened Envelopes 05/06/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  Final Price: $.06 ea/ wyb 15

• Kraft Salad Dressing, 16 oz - $1.66

  -$1/2 Kraft Dressings or Kraft Sizzling Salads Dinner Kits 05/20/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/17/2012)
  Final Price: $1.16 ea/ wyb 2

• Heinz Ketchup, 32-40 oz - $1.99

  -$0.50/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup 05/20/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/19/2012)
  Final Price: $.99

• Lay's Potato or Kettle Cooked Chips - $2.00

  -$0.75/2 Lay's Kettle Chips, 10 oz+ (exp 07/15/2012)
  Final Price: $1.62 ea/ wyb 2

• Tostitos Tortilla Chips or Salsa - $3.00

  -$1/2 Tostitos Dip AND Tortilla Chips, 15 oz+dip, 10 oz+ chips (exp 07/15/2012)
  -$1.25/2 Tostitos Tortilla Chips, 9oz-13 oz, any flavor/variety Kroger eCoupon (exp 05/23/2012)
  -FREE Tostitos Salsa wyb 2 Tostitos Chips - tearpad (exp 7/15/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $2.38 ea/ wyb 2 + FREE Salsa

• Pepperidge Farm Cookies - $2.00

  -$0.60/1 Pepperidge Farm Cookies 05/06/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/15/2012)
  -$1/2 Pepperidge Farm cookies 05/06/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/15/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $1.40

ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
• Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal or Granola Bars - $2.99

  -$1/1 Cascadian Farm Cereal (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$0.75/1 Cascadian Farm Product Rolling (no longer available)
  Final Price: As low as $1.99

• Clif or Clif Mojo Bar - $0.99

  -$1/6 Clif Bar Energy Bars (exp 06/05/2012)
  Final Price: $.83 ea/ wyb 6

• Horizon Organic Milk, 8 oz single - $1.00

  -$0.55/1 Horizon Organic Single Serve, 3 pk Rolling
  Final Price: $.45

• Voskos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz - $1.00

  -$1/3 Voskos Greek Yogurt or Voskos Crunch Rolling
  -$1/3 Voskos Greek Yogurt 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  Final Price: $.66 ea/ wyb 3

• Silk PureAlmond or PureCoconut, half gallon - $2.99

  -$0.75/1 Silk Quart, Half Gallon, or Single Serve 4 pk Rolling
  -$1/1 Silk Product, Single Serve, 4 pk, Quart or Half Gallon Rolling
  -$1.50/1 Silk Product Rolling (no longer available)
  -$1/1 Silk Half Gallon, or Single Serve 4 pk Rolling
  Final Price: As low as $1.49

• Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade, 32 oz - $1.25

• Simple Truth Bar, 1.76-1.94 oz - $0.79

• Frito Lay Natural Snacks, 8-9 oz - $2.50

  -$1.50/3 Fritos Chips, 10 oz+ (exp 06/03/2012) (If included)
  Final Price: $2 ea/ wyb 3

PERSONAL CARE / HOUSEHOLD
• Aquafresh Toothpaste, 6-6.4 oz - $1.00

  -$1/1 Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste or iso-active foaming gel, 4.3 oz+ 05/06/2012 RP Insert (exp 07/29/2012)
  -$1/1 Aquafresh Extreme Clean, 5.6 oz+ Rolling
  -$1/1 Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste or Training Paste, 1.5 oz+ Kroger eCoupon (exp 06/30/2012) (If included)
  Final Price: As low as FREE!

• Gillette Venus Embrace or Fusion Manual Razor Refills, 4 pk - $14.99

  -$3/1 Fusion ProGlide razor WYB Gillette Fusion ProGlide cartridge 4ct+ 04/29/2012 P&G Inserts (exp 05/31/2012)
  -$2/1 Venus, razor or refill 05/13/2012 P&G Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  -$2/1 Venus Razor, Refill or Disposable, excluding trial/travel, pg. 37 Parents, May 2012 (exp 05/30/2012)
  -$2/1 Venus razor, refill or disposable, excluding trial/travel size, pg. 57 Better Homes & Garden, May 2012 (exp 05/30/2012)
  *Submit for $10 MIR WYB $50 Venus, Clairol, Olay, Secret, CoverGirl, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Safeguard, Ivory, Crest 3D White, Always, and/or Tampax, 04/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 06/15/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $12.99, plus part of rebate

• All Laundry Detergent, 28-32 loads - $2.99

  -$1/1 All Mighty Pacs or Liquid Laundry Detergent 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: $1.99

• Snuggle Fabric Softener, 32-40 loads - $2.99

  -$0.50/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener Liquid or Dryer Sheets (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$0.50/1 Snuggle liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets 04/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/10/2012)
  Final Price: $1.99

• Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue, 12 double rolls - $4.99

  -$1/2 Angel Soft, 4 double roll+ 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 08/18/2012)
  -$0.45/1 Angel Soft, 4 pk double roll or larger 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/23/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $4.09

• Glad Trash Bags, 15-80 ct - $6.99

  -$1.35/1 Glad Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bag (exp 06/05/2012)
  -$1.35/1 Glad Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bag Target.com (exp 06/05/2012) (Mfg coupon)
  -$1/1 Glad Forceflex or Odorshield Trash Bag Kroger eCoupon (exp 06/08/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $5.64

PURINA PET SALE
• Friskies Wet Cat Food or Fancy Feast, cans - $0.50

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -$0.50/6 Purina Friskies plus or indoor wet cat food 04/29/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/31/2012)
  -$1/24 Purina Friskies Cans, 5.5 oz OR $1/2 12 ct Variety Packs OR $1/1 24 ct Variety Pack 03/18/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/18/2012)
  -$1/24 Fancy Feast, 3 oz cans 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 08/20/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.46 ea/ wyb 24 + receive Catalina coupon for next visit

• Friskies Cat Food, 18 lb bag - $10.99

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -$1.50/3 Purina Friskies dry cat food, any bags 04/29/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/31/2012)
  -$1/1 Purina Friskies brand cat food, can or pouch, 24 cans or 2 12 ct or 1 24 ct+ 04/29/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/31/2012)
  -$5/2 Purina, dry dog food, 11 lb+, dry cat food, 3.5 lb+, or Tidy cat litter 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $8.49 ea/ wyb 2 + get Catalina good on your next visit

• Tidy Cats Scoop Litter, 27 lb - $10.99

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -$5/2 Purina, dry dog food, 11 lb+, dry cat food, 3.5 lb+, or Tidy cat litter 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  -$1/1 Purina Tidy Cats brand cat litter, 7 lb+ 04/29/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/29/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $8.49 ea/ wyb 2 + Catalina good for your next visit

• Beggin' Strips, 6 oz - 50% Off

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -B2G1 Purina Beggin’, up to $3.69, 6oz or smaller 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  -$1/2 Purina Beggin Dog Snacks 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/25/2012)
  -Beggin Strips Thick Cut, Any $1.50/1 Inside Package (exp 06/21/2013)
  Final Price: Varies, plus receive Catalina coupon good for next visit

• Beneful Dog Food, 15.5 lb bag - $13.99

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -$2/1 Purina Beneful Dog Food, any bag 04/29/2012 SS insert (exp 05/27/2012)
  -$5/2 Purina Dry Dog Food, 11 lb+, Dry Cat Food, 13 lb+, or Tidy Cats Litter, 35 lb+, TARGET COUPON 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $11.49 ea/ wyb 2 + receive Catalina good for your next visit

• Purina One Dog food, 18 lb bag - $18.99

  *Get $2 Catalina wyb $20, $5 wyb $30 or $10 wyb $40 participating items
  -$5/2 Purina Dry Dog Food, 11 lb+, Dry Cat Food, 13 lb+, or Tidy Cats Litter, 35 lb+, TARGET COUPON 05/20/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $16.49 ea/ wyb 2 + Catalina coupon good for your next visit

Deals and coupon matchups are just one part of learning how to save money at the grocery store. Get your copy of my book, my new book, Saving Savvy, and learn even more ways to cut your spending in half.

Weekly contributor in BeCentsable’s Grocery Gathering

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Did you post Kroger deals for your area? If so, please free free to leave your finds in a comment below. Since Kroger prices and deals vary by region and they have a Family of Stores, this will be a resource to find Kroger (and Family of Stores) deals for any area! To keep it easy to find your local deals, use this example for listing your post. i.e.) Cincinnati, OH -Kroger (Mommy Snacks), or San Diego – Ralph’s (Faithful Provisions).

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Check out these 2012 Memorial Day Weekend deals and freebies. There are lots of great deals here to choose from!

2012 Memorial Day Weekend Restaurant Deals

Benihana
Get Hibachi Steak and Chicken for Two for $45 or Hibachi Mango Salmon for one for $21. This promotion runs through May 31st and is not available in Las Vegas, Little Rock, Hawaii and some international locations.

Bruegger’s
Save $2 off a Big Bagel Bundle (a dozen bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) with this Bruegger’s coupon  through May 28th.

Mimi’s Cafe
Use this Mimi’s Cafe coupon  through May 27th to save 50% off a lunch or dinner entree when a second one is purchased.

Qdoba
If you are a Qdoba Rewards member, make sure to check your e-mail inbox for a personalized buy one entree, get one free coupon.

Quiznos
Get a small sub, chips and a drink for only $2.99 with this Quiznos coupon!

2012 Memorial Day Online Shopping Deals

Advanced Auto Parts
Save 20% off everything on Advanced Auto Parts, plus spend $100 receive $50BB coupon for future $100+ order with code ME20. This promotion runs through May 28th.

Bath & Body Works
Get $1 shipping on all orders  by using the coupon code MEMORIAL25. They will also have 50% off select items. Shop through Ebates for 3% cashback!

Body Shop
Shop The Body Shop’s Memorial Day sale  and you’ll be able to get three items for free when you purchase three!

Ebates
Shop through the Ebates Memorial Day promotion  and get double cashback at stores like Lowes, Kohl’s, Sears, JCP, HP and more. If you are new to Ebates you will also get a $5 new member credit when you sign-up!

Eddie Bauer
Save 50% off clothing, shoes and accessories, plus you can apply the coupon code TENOFF to save an additional 10%! Shop thorugh Ebates to get 3% cashback.

Entertainment Coupon Books
Get $12 2012 Entertainment books  plus free shipping!

Famous Footwear
Save 20% off your purchase from Famous Footwear through May 28th by using the coupon code MEMORIAL12.

LeapFrog
Save 15% on an order placed through May 28th by using the coupon code SUMMER15. Shop through Ebates to get 3% cashback.

Maidenform
Save 25% off sitewide on Maidenform. There is no coupon code required for this discount.

Osh Kosh B’gosh
Save 50% off of everything in their online store as part of their Memorial Day sale! There are items starting as low as just $4.95. There is no coupon code required for this one and shipping is a flat $6.

PetSmart
Save 50% on hundreds of items from PetSmart  May 25th through May 28th. Also, use the coupon code 12P5EM4 to get free shipping on a purchase of $100 or more. Shop through Ebates for 4% cashback!

Sears
Sears is running a bunch of differnt Memorial Day deals! You’ll find: 40% Off All Housewares, Up to 55% Off All Patio Furniture, 25% Off Eddie Bauer & Safety 1st Strollers, 15% Off Sandals for the Whole Family and Free Shipping on Many Items $25+!

Veggie Tales
Shop the Veggie Tales store through Memorial Day and save 30% off Storewide, plus get DVDs for as low as $3.93 shipped!

6pm.com
6pm will have 25,000 items marked down to $25 or less, plus free shipping on all orders. The 6pm Memorial Day sale  will start on May 25th at 6am PT.

2012 Memorial Day Online Shopping Deals

Famous Footwear
Get 20% off your entire purchase. Print coupon at FamousFootwear.com

Goodwill
Goodwill stores in Colorado will be offering 50% off on Saturday, May 26th. At the Stapleton grand opening, they will also have food and fun covered with family entertainment, free grub, and prize giveaways

Home Depot
If you are a member of the Home Depot Garden Club, make sure to check your e-mail for a one time use coupon for $5 off a $50 garden purchase! Check out their online ad for a full list of their Memorial Day sale items. Don’t forget that they also offer 10% off for military members.

Old Navy
Get Toddler, Girls and Women’s tanks for just $2 through May 28th!

Shoe Carnival
Save $10 on every $50, this Memorial Day Weekend at Shoe Carnival with this printable Memorial Day coupon.

Thanks, Bargain Blessings!

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Here’s another great deal to pick up at Harris Teeter this weekend. On Saturday, you can purchase Chips Ahoy! Cookies for only $.97, if you’re an eVic member.  Stack that with this Nabisco Cookie printable coupon to get them for only $.47 each!

Here’s how the deal will work:

Buy [2] Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies @ $.97 (eVic price on Saturday only)
Use [1] $1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, Except Single Serve (exp 06/02/2012)
Final Price: $.94 for 2 packs (makes them $.47/pack!)

Don’t forget to pick up your CapriSun drinks for less than $.50/pack while you’re there!
LIVING GENEROUSLY TIP: Even if your family won’t use these items, there are many churches doing summer programs that can always use extra food donations for snack time!

Not a member of eVic? It’s FREE and easy to sign up (you must already have a VIC card in order to enroll).

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I can’t believe Memorial Day Weekend is here already! You’ll love these Memorial Day recipe ideas, and I hope it helps you as you make plans for your holiday weekend events, picnics, and get-togethers with family and friends. Summer is here! I hope you make lots of memories with your family as you kick off the summer season.

Appetizers

Black Bean Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy Cucumber Dip
Easy Salsa Fresca
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Main Courses

Barbeque Pork Ribs
Gourmet Cheeseburger Sliders
Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
Orange Juice Slow Cooker Pork
Fajitas in a Bowl
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Thai Eggplant and Pasta Salad
Picnic Pasta
Mahi Mahi Ceviche Style with Mango Couscous

Sides

Grilled Chile Lime Corn
Green and White Bean Salad
Savannah Pasta Salad
Spicy Black Beans
Summer Squash Pasta
Summer Tomato Lentil Salad
Watermelon Arugula Salad

Desserts

Homemade Apple Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream with Blackberry Compote
Rosemary Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Find more recipes in the Faithful Provisions Recipe Box!

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Tonight’s Dinner Idea is Pizza! Order from your favorite pizza place, serve up some store-bought, or if you want to make your own, here are my favorite pizza recipes:

• Pizza Margherita
• Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions
• Pita Pizzas
• Homemade Pizza Dough
• Black Bean Pizza
• BBQ Chicken Pizza

Need a little inspiration? Check out my Recipe Box which is updated daily with new recipes!

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Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? You’ll love my money-saving recipes on what to cook for dinner! You are encouraged to not only list your dinner plans, but to request ideas and add your favorite recipes!

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Today only, you can get Fandango Movie Tickets for only $6 on Amazon Local (Limit 2).  These deals always sells out quickly, so I would get yours now.
NOTE: If Amazon Local isn’t available in your area, try searching under Austin, TX

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Summer is the perfect opportunity to jump start your kids’ interest in reading, or keep them reading if it’s something they already enjoy. Summer reading programs are plenty, so you’ve got lots of incentive out there in the form of prizes and awards! Check out this listing of 2012 Summer Reading Programs.

• Scholastic’s Summer Reading 2012 Challenge lets kids log their reading minutes to win digital prizes. They can also enter sweepstakes for gifts like Klutz books and other fun rewards. Parents can register along with their children to track progress.
• Pottery Barn Kids’ Summer Reading 2012 Challenge is all new this year! Kids 10 and under must read all the books on an age-appropriate list, then they can bring their Summer 2012 reading list to a PBK store and receive a free book.
• Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading 2012 Program requires kids to read eight books andwrite a short recommendation on each. Once that’s finished, they may turn in their completed Summer Reading form at a store and choose a free book from this list.
• TD Bank Summer Reading 2012 will deposit $10 into a Young Savers account when your child reads at least 10 books and submits his reading list on this TD Bank form! (You must have either an existing Young Savers account or be willing to open one for your child.)
• HEB H.E.Buddy Club Summer Reading 2012 will give kids who read 10 books a free t-shirt when you mail in this summer reading 2012 form.
• Chuck E Cheese Summer Reading 2012 offers a Reading Rewards Calendar (along with several other rewards calendars). Once a child has completed two weeks of reading, he or she can submit the completed Chuck E Cheese calendar for 10 free tokens.
• The Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Summer Reading 2012 Program will give kids (14 and under) who track at least 300 minutes of reading during June & July a $5 gift card to Half Price Books (to redeem July 25 – August 31). The completed summer reading log is required to get your gift certificate at the end of the summer.
• Your Local Public Library Summer Reading 2012: Be sure to check with your local library to see what sort of summer reading program they are offering.

Find more Summer Activities on Faithful Provisions!

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Here are my favorite deals at  Whole Foods this week.  Thanks to The Thrifty Mama for help compiling these.

Things to know…

1. Prices vary by region, check your local store ad.
2. Combining Coupons:  Most Whole Foods locations will allow you to use (1) whole deal store coupon and (1) manufacturer coupon on the same item. Check with your local Whole Foods location to verify.
3. Most stores give you $.05 – .10 off your order per reusable bag that you bring in.
4. Case Discounts:   Some stores give case discounts of 10%.
5. Pick up a Whole Deal Newsletter, it is packed with coupons.
6. Print coupons off Whole Foods website.

Don’t forget to stock up on their 50% off gelato sale this weekend!

Clif Mojo Bar – $0.99
-$1.00/2 Clif Mojo Bars (Whole Foods Coupon) AND
-$1/6 Clif Bar Energy Bars (exp 06/05/2012)
Final Price: As low as $0.49 ea/ wyb 2 or $0.66 ea/ wyb 6

Earthbound Farms Organic Baby Spinach – $2.49
-$0.75/1 Earthbound Farms Power Greens
Final Price: $1.74

Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo, 11oz – $4.99
-$1/1 Kiss My Face Hair Product, 8 oz+
Final Price: $3.99

Plum Organics Baby Food Pouch – $1.25
-$0.50/2 Plum Organics Products (IE)
-$0.50/1 Plum Organics Baby or Tots Pouch
Final Price: As low as $0.75

Sophies Kitchen Vegan Calamari, Breaded Shrimp or Fish Fillets – $4.99
-$1/1 Sophies Kitchen Product
Final Price: $3.99

::  More Whole Foods Deals at The Thrifty Mama.

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This weekend, you can get CapriSun drinks for less than $.50/pack, if you’re a member of eVic at Harris Teeter. On Saturday, you can purchase a 10-pack of CapriSun for only $.97 (limit of 2).  This is a great price on it’s own, but if the Capri Sun Big Pouches are included, you can use this Capri Sun printable coupon to get them for less than $.50 a pack!  That’s a GREAT deal!

If the Big Pouches are included, try this scenario:

Buy [2] Capri Sun Drink, 10 pack @ $.97 (eVic price on Saturday only)
Use [1] $1/2 Capri Sun Big Pouch Products  (If included)
Final Price: $.94 for 2 packs (makes them $.47/pack!)

OR, if the Big Pouches aren’t included, you can do this scenario:

Buy [2] Capri Sun Drink, 10 pack @ $.97 (eVic price on Saturday only)
Buy [1] Capri Sun Drink, 10 pack @ $2.25 (regular sale price)
Use [1] $0.75/3 Capri Sun, 10 ct 05/06/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/30/2012) (will double to $1.50 off)
Final Price: $2.69 for 3 packs (makes them $.89/pack)

Not a member of eVic? It’s FREE and easy to sign up (you must already have a VIC card in order to enroll).

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Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:6)

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Whether you are new to couponing or a veteran, you’ll find tips and tricks you can use for saving even more money in my new book, Saving Savvy.

This week there should be no coupon inserts:

No Inserts (Memorial Day)

You can always check out the latest Sunday Coupon Preview on Faithful Provisions. Remember that inserts vary from region to region, so you may not get all of these or they may be different. Head over and check out the Sunday Coupon Preview to see the coupons you might find.

Looking for a coupon? Be sure to check out my Coupon Database. You will find printable, ecoupons, magazine coupons, rebates and more listed.

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Tonight’s Dinner Idea is Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts. For dessert, try my easy recipe for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.

Take care of your grill with these tips that help you save money by maintaining your grill.

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Print this Quiznos printable coupon to get a $2.99 Small Combo Deal. I LOVE Quizno’s subs…Italian is my favorite. I like to keep these types of coupons on-hand for when I’m out and need a quick lunch.  This coupon is good this week only, so print your Quiznos coupon for a $2.99 Small Combo Deal NOW before it’s gone!

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Here are my favorite deals in the new Walgreens Weekly Ad. Thanks to I Heart Wags for help compiling this list.

REGISTER REWARD DEALS
• Ecotrin 45 ct, Goody's, or BC Powder 6 ct - $1.50

  *Get $2 RR wyb 2
  -$5/2 Citrucel, Os-Cal, Ecotrin, Debrox, Gaviscon, Gly-Oxide and Phazyme. Stop & Shop, Spring Savings Booklet (exp 06/30/2012)
  -$1.50/1 Ecotrin Aspirin therapy 05/06/2012 RP Insert (exp 07/30/2012)
  -$1/1 Ecotrin Rolling
  Final Price: As low as 2 for FREE after coupons & RR

• Tecnu First Aid Gel, 2 oz - $7.00

  *Get $7 RR
  Final Price: FREE!

• Youtheory Collagen Type 1 & 3, 120 ct - $7.00

  *Get $7 RR
  Final Price: FREE!

• Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief or Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 or 5.8 oz or 360 Surround, Pro-Relief or Optic White Toothbrush - $3.99

  *Get $3 RR
  -$0.75/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste Rolling
  -$0.75/1 Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White or Sensitive Pro-Relief, 4oz+ 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.24 after coupons & RR

• Skintimate Shave Cream or Gel 6-7 oz - $2.99

  *Get $2 RR
  -$0.55/1 Skintimate Shave gel or cream shave, (excludes 2.75 oz cans) 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/23/2012)
  -$0.55/1 Edge/Skintimate shave gel, excludes 2.75oz cans 04/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/03/2012)
  -$1/2 Edge Shave Gel or Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel, excludes 2.75 oz Stop & Shop, Spring Savings Booklet (exp 07/31/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.45 after coupons & RR

Are you new to shopping at Walgreens? Checkout the Faithful Provisions Store Guide to help you get the best deals at Walgreens.

:: More Walgreens deals Common Sense With Money.

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Here are my favorite deals in the new CVS weekly ad. Thanks to I Heart CVS for help compiling these.

EXTRA CARE BUCK DEALS
• Mars Chocolate Singles, 1.08-2.15 oz - $0.75

  *Get $.75 ECB (Limit 1)
  -$0.75/2 Milky Way Brand Singles Bars, 1.76-1.91 oz (exp 06/02/2012)
  -B2G1 Free Milk Way (Coupons.com Savings Club)
  Final Price: As low as 3 for FREE after both coupons & ECB

• Colgate 360 or MaxWhite Manual Toothbrush - $2.99

  *Get $2 ECB (Limit 2)
  Final Price: $.99

• Playtex, Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat or Schick

  *Get $10 ECB wyb $25
  -$1/1 Schick Xtreme3 Eco, 4ct (exp 06/02/2012)
  -B1G1 Schick Disposable Razor pack, up to $10.50 05/20/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/17/2012)
  -$2/1 Schick Intuition Razor or Refill 05/20/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/17/2012)
  -$1/1 Schick Xtreme3 Hawaiian Tropic disposable razor, 4 or 8 ct 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/24/2012)
  -$1/1 Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care product, 4oz+ (excluding lip balm) 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/15/2012)
  -$1/1 Hawaiian Tropic, 4oz+, (excludes lip balm) 04/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/03/2012)
  -$1/1 Banana Boat Sun Care product, 4oz+, (excludes lip balm) 05/13/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/15/2012)
  -$1/1 Banana Boat, 4oz+ (excludes lip balm) 04/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/03/2012)
  Final Price: Varies

• CVS Diapers or Training Pants, Jumbo Pks - $6.99

  *Get $2 ECB (Limit 1)
  Final Price: $4.99

OTHER DEALS
• Eclipse or Orbit White Gum - $2.00

  -$1/1 Eclipse or Orbit White Gum, 3 pk multipack (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: $1

Are you new to shopping at CVS? Checkout the Faithful Provisions Store Guide to help you get the best deals at CVS.

: More CVS deals at Hip2Save.

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There are some new Starbucks K-cups coupons available for you to print this morning.  What is your favorite k-cup brand?

K-Cups Coupons:

• $2/2 Starbucks Coffee K-Cup Packs (exp 06/05/2012)
• $2/2 Starbucks Blonde K-Cup Packs (exp 06/05/2012)
• $2/2 Tazo Tea K-Cup Packs (exp 06/05/2012)
• $5/2 Cafe Escapes K-Cup Packs, any flavor (exp 06/02/2012)
• $1/1 Folgers Gourmet Selections Coffee, Excludes K-Cups (exp 05/27/2012)

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My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (Psalm 121:2)

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There are so many ways to use this fresh strawberry sauce recipe. It is perfect as an ice cream topping. Or try it over pancakes or waffles. You can mix this fresh strawberry sauce into plain yogurt to make your own fresh strawberry yogurt. And how about drizzling it over a piece of pound cake?

::Check out these 5  fresh strawberry recipes!

This fresh strawberry sauce will keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 weeks. If you have any leftovers, use them in this recipe for fresh strawberry juice.

If you love fresh strawberries as much as I do, you might want to try these recipes:

• Fresh Strawberry Filling Recipe
• Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe (Coming soon!)

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There are some new Organic printable coupons available. I love when there are coupons for organic & healthy items!

Print off these new Organic Coupons:

• $.75 off Earthbound Farms Organic Mix Greens Salad
• $1/1 Cascadian Farm Cereal
• $1/1 Seventh Generation Household Cleaning or Disinfectant Product

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Summer is the perfect time to try strawberry shortcake recipes. There are so many different ways to make a strawberry shortcake, so I will show you one classic version and one shortcut. Depending on the amount of time you have, either of these will work great.

*Scroll down to use print recipe feature and add to your Recipe Box.

The classic version I have for you here brings back wonderful memories for me. I remember my grandmother rolling out homemade biscuits. She always had biscuits on hand because she made them every day. We always used the leftover biscuits for strawberry shortcake. She never had to measure anything. For instance, she could make an entire strawberry shortcake recipe from scratch, never looking at a recipe–from the homemade biscuits all the way to the homemade whipped cream!

Classic Homemade Version

Use your favorite biscuit recipe. (Scroll down for links to my favorite biscuit recipes.) If you want a sweeter version of any biscuit recipe, add two tablespoons of sugar to your favorite dough. Often, I make my biscuits the day before, so that they are not hot when you are trying to make a cold strawberry shortcake.

Shortcut Version

If you are not into making biscuits or you don’t have the time, purchase the frozen kind. Please note: You don’t want a “flaky” or “layered”biscuit for this recipe. You want the ones labeled “homestyle.” You could also purchase a pound cake or an angel food cake from your grocery’s deli.

:: See more dessert recipes with strawberries.

You might also like:

• Whole Wheat Biscuit Recipe
• Easy Biscuit Recipe
• Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipes (coming soon)
  
• Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake (coming soon)
  
• Strawberry Cupcakes (coming soon)
  
  

Find more recipes with strawberries on Faithful Provisions.

Recipe developed by Kelly Hancock ©2010 Faithful Provisions. For personal use only. May not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed for capital gain without prior permission from Kelly Hancock.

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Tonight’s Dinner Idea is Kale & Bean Ragout. I am loving all the kale we got in our CSA box! It’s one of the best foods you can put in your body.

Check out this list of 10 Top Heart Healthy Foods and Recipes for more good-for-you ideas.

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In addition to the great deals in the Kroger weekly ad, there is a Buy 6, Save $6 Mega Event where you will get a $6 Catalina at checkout when you buy 6 participating items. That’s like getting $1 off each item! Look for “Mix and Match tags for participating products.

BUY 6, GET $6 MEGA EVENT
• Pillsbury Cookies Ready to Bake, Select Varieties, 14 to 16 oz - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$0.75/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/23/2012)
  Final Price: As low a $1.12 ea/ wyb 2 after coupons & Catalina

• Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles, Select Varieties, 10 to 11.5 oz - $2.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$0.40/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Scrambles, or Pancakes 03/11/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.60 ea/ wyb 2 after coupons & Catalina

• Totino’s Pizza, Select Varieties, Family Size, 16 to 16.9 oz - $2.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Kroger Home Mailer
  $0.75/3 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza 02/26/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/29/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.75 ea/ wyb 3 after coupons & Catalina

• Totino’s Pizza Rolls, Select Varieties, 40 ct - $3.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $2 after Catalina

• Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper or Specialty Potatoes, Select Varieties, 4.5 to 7.5 oz - $1.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper 04/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 06/16/2012)
  -$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes
  Final Price: As low as 2 for FREE after coupons & Catalina

• Betty Crocker Cookie Mix pouch, 17.5 oz - $2.35

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz+ (exp 06/02/2012)
  Final Price: As low a $.35 after coupons & Catalina

• Betty Crocker Muffin or Brownies, Select Varieties, 15.2 to 19.1 oz - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $1.50 after Catalina

• Betty Crocker Fundamiddles 15.4 oz - $3.20

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $2.20 after Catalina

• General Mills Cereal, Select Varieties, 11.2 to 18 oz - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$1/2 General Mills Cereals (exp 06/05/2012)
  -$0.50/1 General Mills Reese's Puffs Cereal (exp 06/05/2012)
  -$0.50/1 General Mills Reese's Puffs Cereal (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$0.50/1 General Mills Trix Cereal (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios Cereals (exp 06/02/2012)
  -$0.50/1 General Mills Trix Cereal Kroger eCoupon (exp 06/11/2012)
  -$0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal SavingStar (exp 05/31/2012)
  *Find more General Mills cereal coupons on my Faithful Provisions coupon database
  Final Price: Varies

• Nature Valley Granola Bars, Select Varieties, 5 to 12 ct, or Chex Mix, 10.5 to 15 oz - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$0.50/1 Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars (IE), 6 ct+ (if included)
  -$0.50/1 Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars, 5 ct+ 03/25/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/19/2012)
  Final Price: As low $.50 after coupons & Catalina

• Progresso Soup, Select Varieties, 18 to 19 oz - $1.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$1/3 Progresso Soup, any flavor cans – found on product peelie (exp 10/8/2012)
  Final Price: As low as $.16 ea/ wyb 3 after coupons & Catalina

• General Mills Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Gushers, or Sunkist Fruit Snacks - $2.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $1 after Catalina

• Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks - $2.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  -$1/1 Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks Rolling
  -$1.10/2 Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks Rolling
  -$1/2 Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks or Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Shapes or Roll-Ups (IE) Rolling
  Final Price: As low as FREE after coupon & Catalina

• General Mills Fiber One Cereal Bars, Brownie Bars, Chewy Bars 4.1 oz - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $1.50 after Catalina

• Golden Grahams or Lucky Charms Treats - $2.00

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $1 after Catalina

• Cinnamon Toast Variety Treat box - $2.50

  *Get $6 Catalina at checkout wyb 6 participating items
  Final Price: $2 after Catalina

Be sure to check out the full matchups in the Kroger weekly ad before you head out.

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