The Homemakers Resource

Closing up Shop

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:11:00 +0000

For those of you who are still hanging around reading, or who may stumble across this post in the future, I wanted to say thank you!

For what? For reading, encouraging and sharing in this frugal journey with me. I started this site earlier this year as a creative outlet following a difficult time. I believe that it has now served its purpose for me.

So, I must announce, that with the baby coming, I am closing down The Homemakers Resource. It was a difficult decision, but one a long time coming. I love blogging and deal hunting, but I need to focus on the higher calling of mommying and wife-ing.

I may come back some day, but for now, I must bid you all a fond farewell. It has been a fun ride. :-)

Menu Planning Monday

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:39:00 +0000

Check out my best tips for Menu Planning! Also, don't forget to print out a worksheet to compile your menu plan.

Breakfasts:

Blueberry Banana Smoothies
Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties, Eggs, and Buttered English Muffins
Cereal and milk

Lunches:

Leftovers
Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dinners:

Spaghetti with Seasoned Green Beans
Roasted Chicken with Mataar Paneer
Roasted Beef with St. Louis BBQ Sauce, and Oven Fries, with Steamed Broccoli
Mini English Muffin Pizzas with mixed vegetables
Leftovers

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Target Deals through 3.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:37:00 +0000

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Walgreens Deals through 3.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

New to Walgreens shopping? Check out the beginner's guide.

Check out the circular ONLINE.

Ok, fellow Walgreen's shoppers, here is the lowdown for this week:

Slick Deals
This Month's Easy Saver Rebates (through 3/28/09)
From WAGS to Riches
I Heart WAGS
Money Saving Mom

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CVS Deals through 3.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:28:00 +0000

Need some help learning the CVS game? Check my beginner's guide.

Ok, fellow CVS Shoppers, here are the deal matchups this week:

Check out the Circular ONLINE.

Don't forget to check out my opinion of CVS PDF Coupons, and to download a CVS planning page HERE.

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Grocery Shopping Success!

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:01:00 +0000

Yet another week with no picture. Hopefully my hubby will figure out what is wrong with the link between my camera and the computer before next week.

I had the pleasure of shopping with my friend Teri! We had lots of fun finding great bargains!

Here is what I got this week:

2 boxes of Orville Redenbacher Simply Salted Popcorn
2 boxes Uncle Ben's Brown Rice
2 packets Bertolli Mushroom Sauce
1 1/4 lb bananas
1 cantaloupe
1 canister Parmesan/Romano cheese
1 can Olive Oil cooking spray
1 loaf 100% Whole Wheat Bread
2 packages Thomas' English Muffins
2 cartons Breyer's Ice Cream
4 cartons Tai Pe Chinese Food
1 Tombstone Supreme Pizza
2 boxes Mrs. T's Pierogies
2 tubs Curley's baked beans
1 gal milk
1 gal OJ
16 oz Friendship Cottage Cheese
8 oz sour cream
1 dozen eggs
1 lb ground chicken
2lb bottom round roast
4lb fryer chicken
2 bottles Electrosol dishwasher detergent

Total Retail Value: $124.47
Total Out of Pocket: $55.38
Total Saved: 55%

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Publix Deals through 3.18.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:22:00 +0000

Don't forget to use the $5/$50 Albertsons coupon from this week's circular as a competitors coupon when you shop at Publix this week.

Check out the ONLINE circular.

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Walgreens Deals through 3.14.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:19:00 +0000

New to Walgreens shopping? Check out the beginner's guide.

Check out the circular ONLINE.

Ok, fellow Walgreen's shoppers, here is the lowdown for this week:

Slick Deals
This Month's Easy Saver Rebates (through 3/28/09)
From WAGS to Riches
I Heart WAGS
Money Saving Mom

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CVS Deals through 3.14.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:16:00 +0000

Need some help learning the CVS game? Check my beginner's guide.

Ok, fellow CVS Shoppers, here are the deal matchups this week:

Check out the Circular ONLINE.

Don't forget to check out my opinion of CVS PDF Coupons, and to download a CVS planning page HERE.

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Target Deals through 3.14.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:15:00 +0000

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Publix: FL Store Policies (in General)

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:15:00 +0000

So, this savings thing can be very confusing, but hopefully we can clarify the way Publix couponing policy works, in general, in Florida (where The Homemaker's Resource is based).

Publix is a multi-state company, and the "rules" in Florida are different than in the other states. However, be aware, that these guidelines may vary somewhat at an individual store.

Q. What types of coupons will Publix accept?

Publix will accept both clipped coupons and internet printable coupons from reputable sites.

Q. How many coupons can I use on Buy One Get One deals?

You can use one manufacturer's coupon for each item. That means you can use two coupons for each Buy One Get One Deal.

Q. Can I use BOTH a manufacturer's coupon AND a Publix coupon on the same item?

Yes, as long as the wording of the coupon does not prohibit doing so. In fact, this is a great way to get some HUGE savings. This means that if you are doing a BOGO deal, you can use up to 4 coupons (2 manufacturer's coupons and 2 Publix coupons).

Q. The sign in my Publix window says that they accept competitor's coupons, what does that mean?

It means that if you get a dollars off coupon from another store, you can use it at Publix to get the same savings. In other words, the Coupon would be worded something like this: "Take $5 off your order of $50 or more" or "Take $1.00 off Tropicana Juice."
The stores which your Publix considers to be competitors may not be the same as the stores other Publix stores accept coupons from. Ask as the customer service desk to know which coupons you can use at your store.
For my local readers, most Publix stores in our area will accept coupons from Albertson's, Sweetbay Supermarket, and Walgreens.

Q. Does Publix price match?

No. Publix stores do not price match.

Q. Does Publix double coupons?

Publix stores in Florida do not double coupons. Stores in other states do.

Q. If I only want to get one item that is on Buy One Get One sale, can I get just one item and pay half the price?

Not in Florida. Stores in other states may allow this, stores in Florida do not.

This is just a brief run-down of how Publix generally handles deals and coupons. Please leave me any questions you have, and I'll add to the Q&A!

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Publix Deals through 3.11.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:11:00 +0000

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Walgreens Deals through 3.7.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:25:00 +0000

New to Walgreens shopping? Check out the beginner's guide.

Check out the circular ONLINE.

Ok, fellow Walgreen's shoppers, here is the lowdown for this week:

Slick Deals
This Month's Easy Saver Rebates (through 3/28/09)
From WAGS to Riches
I Heart WAGS
Money Saving Mom

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CVS Deals through 3.7.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Need some help learning the CVS game? Check my beginner's guide.

This is a great week to pick up either Playskool or Pampers diapers at CVS on Extra Care Buck Deals. Really, it depends on what coupons you have.

Ok, fellow CVS Shoppers, here are the deal matchups this week:

Check out the Circular ONLINE.

Don't forget to check out my opinion of CVS PDF Coupons, and to download a CVS planning page HERE.

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Target Deals through 3.7.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:19:00 +0000

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Grocery Shopping Success!

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:12:00 +0000

It was an amazingly good week for deals at Publix. You could get these deals, too, so don't miss out!

I wasn't able to get my camera to upload my photos (boo hoo, itwas an awesome picture!), so it is going to look pretty boring this week.

Here is what I ended up with:

2 1/2 lbs Red Grapes
1 Cantaloupe
2 bags Thomas' Whole Wheat Bagels
1 loaf Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread
1 package Mission Whole Wheat Tortillas
1 dozen Publix Eggs
4 bags Publix frozen vegetables
2 8 oz bags Kraft cheese cubes
2 lbs Ground Chuck
2 boxes Gorton's fish
2 bags Birdseye Voila complete meals
4 boxes Kellogg's High Fiber Pop Tarts
2 boxes Kellogg's Raisin Bran
2 boxes Special K Honey Wheat Crackers
4 boxes Betty Crocker Supreme Brownies
8 cans Progresso Soup
2 cans Muir Glen Organic Lentil Soup
2 cans Publix Pinto Beans
2 jars Classico Pasta Sauce
1 gal milk

Total Retail Value: $135.01
Total Out of Pocket: $54.87
59% Saved!

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Publix Deals through 3.4.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:06:00 +0000

If you have an Albertson's in your area, make sure you use the $5 off $50 coupon as a competitor coupon to add to the already great deals this week! (coupon good Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only)

Check out the ONLINE circular.

On to the Deal Matchups:

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CVS Deals through 2.28.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:34:00 +0000

Need some help learning the CVS game? Check my beginner's guide.

Ok, fellow CVS Shoppers, here are the deal matchups this week:

Check out the Circular ONLINE.

Don't forget to check out my opinion of CVS PDF Coupons, and to download a CVS planning page HERE.

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Walgreens Deals through 2.28.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:26:00 +0000

New to Walgreens shopping? Check out the beginner's guide.

Check out the circular ONLINE.

Ok, fellow Walgreen's shoppers, here is the lowdown for this week:

Slick Deals
This Month's Easy Saver Rebates (through 2/28/09)
From WAGS to Riches
I Heart WAGS
Money Saving Mom

Print out a free Walgreens Shopping Planner.

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Target Deals through 2.28.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:44:00 +0000

See the circular ONLINE.

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CVS Deals through 2.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:31:00 +0000

Need some help learning the CVS game? Check my beginner's guide.

Ok, fellow CVS Shoppers, here are the deal matchups this week:

Check out the Circular ONLINE.

Don't forget to check out my opinion of CVS PDF Coupons, and to download a CVS planning page HERE.

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Walgreens Deals through 2.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:47:00 +0000

New to Walgreens shopping? Check out the beginner's guide.

Check out the circular ONLINE.

Ok, fellow Walgreen's shoppers, here is the lowdown for this week:

Slick Deals
This Month's Easy Saver Rebates (through 2/28/09)
From WAGS to Riches
I Heart WAGS
Money Saving Mom

Print out a free Walgreens Shopping Planner.

Like what you have seen? Subscribe to my feed!

Target Deals through 2.21.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:42:00 +0000

See the circular ONLINE.

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Publix Deals through 2.18.09

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:39:00 +0000

Check out the ONLINE circular.

On to the Deal Matchups:

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Coupon Links Galore!

noreply@blogger.com (The Homemaker's Resource) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:57:00 +0000

There have been some great coupon links that have come out lately, so make sure you take a look at the great savings available:

Yo Plus Yogurt $1.50 off (thank you Crystal) I LOVE this yogurt, and if you use the coupon at Walmart, you can get a 4 pk of this yogurt for under 75 cents!
Organic Coupons are not so hard to find now thanks to Affluent Pauper! Check out their amazingly comprehensive list of Organic product Coupons!
And lest you have doubts about the benefit of coupons to the stores where you redeem them, brush up on how stores redeem coupons that have been turned in. See how it is really a win win for both customer and store. (Thanks Southern Savings!)

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