Good morning! I can’t believe it’s the end of January, it has just flown by.
I wish had exciting stories to share, but we are still spending a lot of time at home with my daughter who can’t seem to kick this fever. It’s going on day four. Another day and I’m back to the doctor – I’m a worry wart that way. But the nurse did say 4-5 days with a fever is the max they like to see. I feel so bad that I can’t do anything to help her.
I finally got out of the house last night – I snuck away to Winco, of all places. 🙂 The store was empty and quiet. I just strolled along and sleuthed out deals for about an hour. Some people hate the concept of grocery shopping, but if I can go when the store is quiet and I don’t have kids in the cart, it’s almost like a treat! Am I completely crazy? I might be. That’s okay. It’s a good thing I like what I blog about – it never feels like work. At any rate, I’m excited to share what I found and I’m hoping I can get it all typed up this morning, we’ll see how the day goes. And p.s. don’t go to Winco tonight expecting the same quiet atmosphere – it’s payday for many people and the 1st and 15th of the month are some of the busiest times to head into any grocery store!
Later this morning we’ll have the Costco coupon match-ups for you! We shared the scan of the February Costco coupons yesterday and today we’ll actually have all the prices listed for you in match-up format.
Yesterday we shared the fourth week of our Getting Married on a Budget series! We covered part two of saving money on venues.
The winner of the $50 Fred Meyer card was Jessica! Congrats and thank you to everyone who entered.
COUPONS
The end of the month means coupons will either reset or disappear after tonight. We put together a big list of printable coupons so you could print what you’d like today!
$0.55 off ONE package OSCAR MAYER Classic Wieners
$6.00 off two (2) Prevacid24HR 28ct or 42ct
$2.00 off Prevacid24HR Product
$0.50 off any Welch’s 100% Grape Juice
Find more printable coupons on Coupons.com.
FAVORITE DEALS
We shared some fantastic Target deals yesterday! $0.49 up&up tissues, $0.99 Srubbing Bubbles + more!
Safeway deals just went up this morning and you can get a FREE 2-liter of soda with a Safeway e-coupon (click on beverages to find it easily).
RECIPES & MEAL PLANNING
I got a wild hair yesterday and made Quinoa Chicken Chili in the Crockpot. The family voted it a success and I think it will make it on the meal plan often. The quinoa gives the chili an earthier flavor and a bit more substance. I had never cooked quinoa in the slow cooker before, so I felt rather gratified that I was able to do it successfully. I’d love to hear what you think about the recipe, too.
The last day of the month means my soup and salad recipe series is over. I’m really going to try and get a recipe round-up posted, probably Friday or Saturday so you can see everything we shared this month. I haven’t decided what I’ll do in February yet. I thought about bread, but I’m not sure I’m up for the challenge, just yet. Either way – I’m sure we’ll be sharing some sort of recipes throughout the month to help you turn the deals into meals.
Last night we posted a round-up of the best produce and healthy deals! It’s a very popular post, listing out the best prices by store and by type of produce.
We posted a long list of unadvertised Albertsons round-up deals yesterday! I haven’t made it to Albertsons yet, but I heard many of you went yesterday and had great success!
Here are this week’s grocery match-ups and deals: Albertsons Fred Meyer QFC Safeway and TOP Foods & Haggen
FOR THE LOCAL NW FOLKS
Lacey – Last day! Briggs YMCA (Lacey) is waiving the joining fee this month! Just go in and tell them Queen Bee sent you and you can save as much as $100! Learn more about the YMCA discount here.
Seattle, WA – $6 for Four Soft Pretzels Auntie Anne’s Seattle – Multiple Locations (Up to $15.16 Value)
Tri-Cities, Washington – $20 of Food and Drinks at Ice Harbor Brewing Company for Only $10 – Valid at BOTH Locations!
Eugene, OR – C’est la Vie Inn – One-Night Stay for Two in the Matisse, Gauguin, or Monet Room. Combine Up to Three Nights. – $99 (reg. $170)
Coastal Oregon – The Inn at Face Rock – One- or Two-Night Stay for Two in a Standard Room or Ocean-View Suite with a Hotel Credit. Up to Two Kids Stay Free – from $79
Redmond, WA – Meritage Meadows Inn – One- or Two-Night Stay for Two in a Yakima, Puget, or Columbia Room – $89
ONLINE DISCOUNTS & PROMO CODES
REI Deal of the Day – The North Face Denali Down Jacket – Women’s – 2012 Closeout – $99.99 (reg. $220). FREE shipping since it’s over $50
Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day: Up to 40% Off 90-Day Workout Essentials
Inception DVD for just $4.99 right now (reg. $19.94)! It ships FREE with $25 qualifying purchase or with an Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon – Up to 50% off Seven For All Mankind Women’s and Men’s Jeans – Do these come with a $50 bill in the pocket? I would hope so, yikes! I guess they are popular jeans and this is a good deal if you like this brand.
Amazon – Ravensburger Up, Up and Away – 1000 Piece Puzzle – plus for a limited time, save 20% off when you buy 2 Ravensburger puzzles
Amazon – Neat-Oh! LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Battle Bridge Carry Case Playmat – $11.97 (reg. $19.99)
Amazon – Earlyears Baby Farm Friends Bowling – $10 (reg. $24.99)
Amazon – J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (Movie Tie-in): The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King – $12.25 (reg. $35.96)
What are your plans today? I hope you have a wonderful day!
Budgeter says
I see it….thx. And thanks for all you do!!!!!
ALISHA says
Hope your little girl feels better soon!
Budgeter says
Did u post Winco deals? It says it in your caption but I’m not seeing it? I’m also sleep deprived from having an infant lol.
Heather says
Not yet! I need to type up the list. It might not be until early afternoon. 🙁 They are coming sometime today for sure!
angelica says
It’s sad to hear that you have your daughter sick at home, and know the feeling. I have my 4 years old with cold and fever.. And any medicine works 😉
Heather says
Hope your daughter feels better soon!
Celia Husmann says
You are so cute! 😉
Tiffany Clarke says
Shopping without my children is like a day at the spa! I am totally with you on this one 🙂
Heather says
Ahhh – glad someone else can relate!
Anna R says
Me too!!