Grilling is one of my absolute favorite summer past-times.

So when Walmart challenged me to create my best BBQ on a budget incorporating Walmart’s new USDA Choice steaks, I was all in.

It was easy to decide which marinade to use.  We have a favorite that simply calls for 3 ingredients (well, 4 if you count the water):

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Water
1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning

Mix together and marinade with 1 lb. of Walmart USDA steaks for at least half an hour.

Our sides were simple: oven fried zucchini (from our garden) and our favorite summer salad mix: lettuce, strawberries, feta and peanuts.

And yes–it was as delicious as it looks.

Did you know?

• Walmart selects the best USDA Choice cuts, tender-ages the steak to perfection, and, as we do with all our steaks, makes sure it undergoes rigorous USDA inspections for quality and safety.

• Walmart is so confident that you’ll love their top quality USDA Choice steaks that they offer a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. If you aren’t fully satisfied, just bring back your receipt for your money back.

• Only 1 in 5 steaks qualify for Walmart’s USDA Choice Premium Beef label.

Want a chance to test Walmart’s USDA Choice Steaks for yourself?

I’m happy to share that one lucky Cha-Ching on a Shoestring reader will win a $25 Walmart Gift Card!

Here’s how to enter:

You have up to four possible methods of entry.  By leaving a separate comment for each entry you will have a greater chance of winning!

• Leave a comment on this post letting me know your favorite grilling tip or recipe.

• Subscribe to this site by e-mail and leave a comment letting me know you subscribed.  If you are already a subscriber, simply let me know in a comment.

• “Like” Cha-Ching on a Shoestring on facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know.  If you are already a fan, simply let me know in a comment. (I love comments on the facebook page as well, but those will not count toward the giveaway!)

• Post the following on Facebook.  I just entered to win a $25 Walmart gift card on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring!  http://tinyurl.com/cx7ypoc

After you have posted, leave a comment here and let me know.

Note: Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to leave your comments.  (If you are reading this is an e-mail click here to do so.) E-mail responses will not be considered as an entry in the giveaway.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday,  August 10, 2012. I will randomly select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on this site.

Disclaimer:  Walmart provided me with a $25 Walmart gift card and one to give away.  But as always, the rest is all me!

I love saving money.  But I think I love keeping life simple even more.  So I jump on any chance to combine the two–saving money simply.

Sam’s Club wants to make your life simpler by making it easy to shop for the whole semester, for less. Visit your local Sam’s Club or shop SamsClub.com/backtoclass to find out more.

BUNDLES & CARE PACKAGES

SamsClub.com has engineered smart tech bundles and five under-$100 care packages to make a student’s (and parents’) transition to college life a breeze.

• HP Beats Bundle for $799, which includes HP Envy Sleekbook with 15.6” HD Screen 6GB RAM and 500GB hard drive, Beats audio Solo High Definition On-Ear Headphones and free shipping!
• The Wake-Up Bundle for $276.12, which includes a Keurig Signature Brewer, Donut House Coffee, Caribou Blend Coffee and an iHome alarm clock radio for iPad/iPhone/iPod; and
• The Supplies Bundle for $249, which includes a Visio Tablet, SwissGear laptop daypack, a 40-piece set of writing instruments from Bic, Post-It Notes and writing pads.

Once the school year is underway, moms can restock their students’ supplies of essential toiletries, household items and dry groceries by purchasing care packages online for less than $100.

• Back to Class Laundry Care/Cleaning Bundle for $69.88: Includes six brand-name cleaning products from Tide, Clorox, Lysol, Swiffer and more;
• Men’s Personal Care Package for $67.28: Includes value packs of products from Degree, Gillette, Crest, Dove Men+Care and more;
• Women’s Personal Care Package for $83.67: Includes value packs of products from Crest, Olay, TRESémme, Tampax and more.

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND:

Did you know that Sam’s Club is holding a special Open House weekend, Aug. 3-5* where no membership fee is required to shop?  This weekend coincides with the sales tax holiday weekend in most states.

*Sam’s Club locations in Texas will observe their Open House Non Members Welcome event Aug. 17 through Aug. 19 to coincide with the state’s sales tax holiday weekend.

GIVEAWAY:

I’m excited to share that one lucky Cha-Ching on a Shoestring reader will win a Room Organization Kit courtesy of Sam’s Club (valued at $46.34)!

Here’s how to enter:

You have up to four possible methods of entry.  Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry so you will have a greater chance of winning:

• Leave a comment on this post sharing your best Back to School shopping or organizing tip.

• Subscribe to this site by e-mail and leave a comment letting me know you subscribed.  If you are already a subscriber, simply let me know in a comment.

• “Like” Cha-Ching on a Shoestring on facebook and leave a comment on this post letting me know.  If you are already a fan, simply let me know in a comment. (I love comments on the facebook page as well, but those will not count toward the giveaway!)

• Post the following on Facebook: I just entered to win a Room Organization Kit from Sam’s Club!  http://tinyurl.com/d2boqmf

(After you have posted, leave a comment here and let me know.)

Note: Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to leave your comments.  (If you are reading this is an e-mail click here to do so.)  E-mail responses will not be considered as an entry in the giveaway.

This giveaway ends on Friday, August 10 at 11:59 pm EST. I will randomly select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on this site.

Disclaimer: Sam’s Club sponsored this giveaway by providing me with one Room Organization Kit to keep and one to give away.  But as always, the rest is all me!

Just a reminder to head over here and enter to win a YEAR’S SUPPLY of Trident Gum!  The giveaway ends Friday.