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Beautiful Christmas Series: Share Your Christmas Ideas!

December 10th, 2011 By Kaley
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“And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us!”
~A Christmas Carol

I hope you have enjoyed our Beautiful Christmas on a Budget series this week. I know I’m thankful for the new ideas that I’ve gleaned from my fellow friends and bloggers this week on everything from Holiday Entertaining to Handmade Gifts and more.

If you missed the series or would like a re-cap, be sure to check out all of our Beautiful Christmas posts here.

And now it’s your turn!

Have you written a post about Christmas that you’d like to share? We want to see it! It can be about any aspect of Christmas–favorite recipes, decorating tips, family traditions and so on. Just leave a link below that takes us right to your post. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section sharing your idea.

And of course, I leave you with a heartfelt “Merry Christmas!!” May yours be a Beautiful One.

The season of Christmas holds such deep meaning for me. I just really want to celebrate it well.

Don’t you?

That’s why for I’ve teamed up again with three other bloggers to share tips on how to have a Beautiful Christmas without breaking the bank. We are going to share practical, simple advice to help you enjoy this season to the fullest and save money at the same time.

To get us started, Sharon at Good, True, and Beautiful will be sharing some simple tips on how to make gorgeous Christmas decorations for free. Grab a cup of coffee, set your Pandora station to something Christmas-y, sit back and enjoy her wonderful post.

Here are a few teasers for the rest of the week:

Tuesday: Katie at Frugal Femina will be busy in the kitchen cooking up some festive goodies.

Wednesday: Come back on over here where I’ll be sharing ideas on celebrating the season with fun and meaningful traditions.

Thursday: Traci at Beneath My Heart will give us the scoop on how to make beautiful gifts on a dime.

Friday: Head back on over here where I’ll have a place for bloggers to link up their Christmas ideas. This will be the place to be for everything Christmas.

Get ready to sit back and enjoy. And have yourself a Beautiful Christmas!

Baby Food Coupons: $0.60/1 Beech-Nut Cereal and More!

December 10th, 2011 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

There are some rare new Baby Food coupons available this morning:

These are high value coupons, so they may not last long!

Thanks, Frugal Fun and Fortune!

Beautiful Christmas Series: Simple Handmade Gifts

December 9th, 2011 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

“And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us!”
~A Christmas Carol

It’s Day 6 of the Beautiful Christmas on a Budget series and Meg at Frugal Fun and Fortune is showcasing some creative and thrifty homemade gift ideas here. Her ideas are simple, yet such a thoughtful way to make someone feel special at Christmas.

I totally LOVE the Hot Chocolate stirrers, don’t you?

Be sure to come back tomorrow for our Christmas Link-Up party. This will be the place to be for all things Christmas!

In case you missed it, here’s what went on the rest of the week:

Sunday: Karen at Saving the Family Money shared some simple tips on how to make gorgeous Christmas decorations with recycled items.

Monday: Shelly at Coupon Teacher gave us ideas for baking up some festive goodies.

Tuesday: I shared my thoughts on celebrating an imperfect Christmas with Simple Pleasures.

Wednesday: Kelly at Kansas City Mamas shared her 25 tops tips for Stress FREE Holiday Entertaining.

Thursday: Sarah at Give Me Neither will share about generosity on a budget.

Friday: Meagan at Frugal Fun and Fortune will showcase some creative and thrifty homemade gift ideas.

The season of Christmas holds such deep meaning for me. I just really want to celebrate it well.

Don’t you?

Here are a few teasers for the rest of the week:

Tuesday: Katie at Frugal Femina will be busy in the kitchen cooking up some festive goodies.

Wednesday: Come back on over here where I’ll be sharing ideas on celebrating the season with fun and meaningful traditions.

Thursday: Traci at Beneath My Heart will give us the scoop on how to make beautiful gifts on a dime.

Friday: Head back on over here where I’ll have a place for bloggers to link up their Christmas ideas. This will be the place to be for everything Christmas.

Get ready to sit back and enjoy. And have yourself a Beautiful Christmas!

Landis Supermarket Week of 12/9/11: Green Giant Canned Veggies for ony $0.17 and More!

December 9th, 2011 By Heidi
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Note: If you shop at Thriftway and Shop n Bag, they share a very similar ad with Landis. However, most Thriftway and Shop n Bag stores do not accept internet coupons.

Note: Landis doubles coupons with a face value of up to $.99. (So if you have a $.75 coupon, it will automatically double to a savings of $1.50 at check-out.) Please note that coupons vary by region. Read all about my coupon lingo here. Read more about Landis’s internet coupon policy here.

Here are the best deals that I see:

Whole Boneless Ham, $1.99/lb

Banquet Meals or Celeste Pizza, $0.99

Ragu Pasta Sauce, $1.50

Edy’s Ice Cream, $2.50

Green Giant Canned Vegetables, $0.67
$0.50/2 Green Giant Canned Corn, Peas or Green Beans, excludes buffet and Specialty GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 01/07/2012)
As low as $0.17 each after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Muir Glen Organic Soups, $1.99
$0.75/1 Muir Glen Product
$0.85/1 Muir Glen Product
As low as $0.29 after doubled coupon!

Swanson Broth, $0.80
$0.40/2 Swanson Broth or Stock Cartons SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.50/2 Swanson Broth Cans SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.50/5 Swanson Broth Cans SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/2 Swanson Broth or Stock
As low as $0.30 after coupon wyb 2!

Mighty Dog Can Food, $0.50
$1/6 Purina Mighty Dog Cans RP Insert 10/30/2011 (exp 12/19/2011)
$2/12 Purina Mighty Dog Cans, $1/1 Variety Pack , 12 ct RP Insert 10/30/2011 (exp 12/19/2011)
As low as $0.33 after coupon wyb 6!

Friskies Can Cat Food, $0.50
$1/36 Purina Friskies Cans, 5.5 oz, or $1/3 Variety Pack, 12 pk, or $1/2 Variety Pack, 24 pk RP Insert 10/30/2011 (exp 01/31/2012)
$0.47 ea. wyb 36 after coupon!

Dole Fruit Smoothies, $1.99
$1/2 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers SS Insert 10/09/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.75/1 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers SS Insert 10/09/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.75/1 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/29/2012)
$1/2 Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/29/2012)
As low as $0.49 after doubled coupon!

Colgate Toothpaste, $1.69
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 12/24/2012)
$0.69 after doubled coupon!

Farmland Skim Plus Fat Free Half & Half, $1.99
$0.55/1 Farmland Product
$0.89 after doubled coupon!

Farm Rich Mozzarella or French Toast Sticks, $2.49
$1/1 Farm Rich Product SS Insert 10/23/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/1 Farm Rich Product SS Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 01/31/2012)
$0.75/1 Farm Rich Snack
As low as $0.99 after doubled coupon!

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, $1.49
$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables, 11-12 oz GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 01/07/2012)
$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables SS Insert 12/11/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.99 after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Birds Eye Steamfresh or Chef’s Favorites, $2.00
$1/3 Birds Eye Steamfresh
$0.50/1 Birds Eye Chef’s Favorites Variety (IE)
$1/3 Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
$1/3 Birds Eye or Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetable Products, Log In
As low as $1.00 after coupon!

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs or Trix, $2.50
$1/2 General Mills Cereals SS Insert 12/11/2011 (exp 01/21/2012)
$0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal
$0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal
$0.75/1 General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal
As low as $1.00 after doubled coupon!

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, $1.67
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls GM Insert 10/02/2011 (exp 12/24/2011)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Cresent Dinner rolls SS Insert 10/23/2011 (exp 01/14/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/28/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.55/3 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 02/25/2012)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.60/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$0.60/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
As low as $1.07 each after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, $1.67
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls GM Insert 10/02/2011 (exp 12/24/2011)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls SS Insert 10/23/2011 (exp 01/14/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/28/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/28/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 02/25/2012)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls
As low as $1.17 ea. wyb 2 after doubled coupon!

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, $1.99
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz+ SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz+ SS Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 01/07/2012)
$1/2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes, 17.5 oz+ $1/2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes, 17.5 oz+
$1/2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes, 17.5 oz+ $1.10/2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes, 17.5 oz+
As low as $1.18 after doubled coupon!

Muir Glen Organic Pasta Sauce, $2.99
$0.75/1 Muir Glen Product $0.85/1 Muir Glen Product
As low as $1.29 after doubled coupon!

Gold Medal Flour (5 lb), $1.99
$0.25/1 Gold Medal Flour, 5 lb+
$1.49 after doubled coupon!

Sunsweet Plumsmart, $2.99
$0.75/1 Sunsweet Plumsmart or Plumsmart Light SS Insert 09/11/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.75/1 Sunsweet PlumSmart or PlumSmart Light $1/1 Sunsweet PlumSmart or PlumSmart Light
As low as $1.49 after doubled coupon!

Breakstone’s Sour Cream, $2.00
$1/2 Breakstone’s Sour Cream
$1.5o each after coupon wyb 2!

Musselman’s Apple Sauce, $2.49
$0.75/2 Musselman’s Apple Sauces SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.75/2 Musselman’s Apple Sauce, 48 oz
$1.74 after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Pillsbury Pie Crust, $2.49
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts GM Insert 10/02/2011 (exp 12/24/2011)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts SS Insert 10/23/2011 (exp 01/14/2012)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts GM Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 02/04/2012)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Rolled Pie Crusts SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 02/25/2012)
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
$0.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
$0.60/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
As low as $1.89 each after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Folger’s Coffee, $2.99
$1/1 Folgers Coffee, 3 oz+ RP Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 02/15/2012)
$1.99 after coupon!

Almond Breeze Almond Milk, $2.49
$1/2 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Chilled or Shelf Table SS Insert 10/16/2011 (exp 01/31/2012)
$1.99 each after coupon wyb 2!

Tidy Cats Litter (20-lb.), $2.99
$1/1 Tidy Cats Cat Litter RP Insert 09/11/2011 (exp 12/11/2011)
$1.99 after coupon!

Farmland Skim Plus Milk, $2.99
$0.55/1 Farmland Product
$1.89 after doubled coupon!

Swanson Flavor Boost, $2.99
$1/1 Swanson Flavor Boost Concentrated Broth
$1.99 after coupon!

General Mills Chex Cereals, $2.50
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereal SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 01/14/2012)
$1/2 General Mills Cereals SS Insert 12/11/2011 (exp 01/21/2012)
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals
$1/3 General Mills Cereals
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals
$1/2 General Mills Cereals
$1/2 General Mills Chex Cereals
As low as $2.00 after coupon wyb 2!

Kellogg’s Cinnabon Bars, $2.50
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cinnabon Bars
$2.00 after coupon wyb 2!

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch, Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, $2.50
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals (IE)
$2.00 after coupon wyb 2!

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (30 oz.), $2.99
$0.25/1 Hellman’s Product, 16.5 oz+ RP Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 12/11/2011)
$2.49 after doubled coupon!

Nabisco Ritz, Premium or Snack Crackers, $2.99
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers, 6-16 oz SS Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers, 6-16 oz $1/2 Nabisco Crackers, 6-16 oz
$2.49 after coupon wyb 2!

Starbucks Ice Cream, $3.99
$0.75/1 Starbucks Ice Cream, Pint
$1/2 Starbucks Ice Cream, Pints
As low as $2.49 after doubled coupon!

Pepperidge Farm Chunk Cookies, $2.99
$1/2 Pepperidge Farm Cookies
$2.49 after coupon wyb 2!

Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes, $2.99
$1/2 Hungry Jack Potato Products RP Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$2.49 after coupon wyb 2!

Tetley Tea Bags, $3.49
$1/2 Tetley Tea SS Insert 10/16/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$0.75/2 Tetley Tea
$2.74 after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies, $2.49
$0.75/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough SS Insert 09/25/2011 (exp 12/17/2011)
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/28/2012)
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough SS Insert 12/04/2011 (exp 02/25/2012)
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.50/3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.50/3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
As low as $2.74 each after doubled coupon wyb 2!

Parkay Spread Bowl, $3.99
$0.75/2 Parkay Products SS Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$3.24 after coupon wyb 2!

Polly-O Ricotta or Mozzarella Cheese, $3.99
$1/2 Polly-O Ricotta or Mozzarella Cheese Products (IE), Chunks or Shreds
$3.49 after coupon wyb 2!

Welch’s 100% Grape Juice, $4.99
$1/1 Welch’s Grape Juice, 64 oz SS Insert 09/25/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/1 Welch’s 100% Juice, 64 oz, 10 oz, 6pk SS Insert 09/25/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$3.99 after coupon!

Filippo Berio Organic Olive Oil, $4.99
$1/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil SS Insert 10/16/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$3.99 after after coupon!

Folger’s Ground Coffee, $4.99
$1/1 Folgers Coffee, 3 oz+ RP Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 02/15/2012)
$3.99 after coupon!

Buitoni Riserva Complete Meals for Two, $7.49
$1.50/1 Buitoni Frozen Complete Meal for Two RP Insert 10/09/2011 (exp 12/09/2011)
$1/1 Buitoni Frozen Product $1/1 Buitoni Complete Meals for Two
As low as $5.99 after coupon!

Mighty Dog Variety Pack, $6.99
$2/12 Purina Mighty Dog Cans, $1/1 Variety Pack , 12 ct RP Insert 10/30/2011 (exp 12/19/2011)
As low as $5.99 after coupon!

Marie Callender’s Pies, $6.99
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Dessert Pie, 26 oz+ SS Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 12/31/2011)
$5.99 after coupon!

Crisco Corn or Vegetable Oil (128 oz.), $6.99
$1/2 Crisco Products RP Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/31/2012)
$0.50/1 Crisco Products RP Insert 11/06/2011 (exp 01/31/2012)
As low as $5.99 after doubled coupon!

Scott’s Bath Tissue (20 roll), $12.99
$1/1 Scott Bath Tissues, 8 pk+ SS Insert 11/13/2011 (exp 12/25/2011)
$1/2 Scott Bath Tissue, Paper Towels or Napkins
As low as $11.99 after coupon!

Did you see anything that I missed?

$1/2 Peeps Candy Coupon = FREE at Walgreens Next Week

December 9th, 2011 By Kaley
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

There is a new $1/2 Christmas Peeps Candy printable coupon on the Peeps Facebook page.

Beginning 12/11, Holiday Peeps will be on sale at Walgreens for ony $0.50, making them FREE after coupon!

Walgreens Week of 12/11:

Holiday Chocolate or Peeps, 2/$1 (w/in-ad coupon on page 4)
Use $1/2 Peeps Candy printable coupon
2 FREE after coupon!

Thanks, Couponing for 4!