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Meijer -- Nov. 7-13

Yoplait Yo Plus, Fiber One $1.67

$0.50/1 Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)
Final Price: $.67

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits $1.00
$0.30/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.30/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits CoolSavings.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.35/1 Pillsbury Grands! Jr Biscuits SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.35/3 Pillsbury Grands! Jr Biscuits Coupons.com 11/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
Final Price: As Low As $.30

Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Rollups, or Gushers $1.67
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
Final Price: 2/$2.34

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix or Frosting $1.50
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Coupons.com 10/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)
Final Price: As Low As $.50

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.50
$0.75/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowl or Mini Bowls 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
Final Price: $.50

Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, Supreme Brownie Mix, Decadent Cake Mix, Dessert Bar Mix, Quick Bread Mix, Gingerbread Mix $1.67
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Decadent Supreme Cake Mix 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
$0.75/1 Betty Crocker Decadent Supreme Cake Mix 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Muffin Mix 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
Final Price: $.67

Bisquick Baking Mix, Reduced Fat Baking MIx, or Fiber one Muffin Mix $2.50
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Muffin Mix 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
$0.40/1 Original Bisquick or Heart Smart Baking Mix SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.50/1 Original Bisquick or Heart Smart Baking Mix Coupons.com 11/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.40/1 Bisquick Original or Heart Smart Baking Mix Betty Crocker 10/9/2010 Rolling
Final Price: $1.50

Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice $1.67
$1/3 Uncle Ben’s Rice Product 9/12/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/7/2010) EXPIRES SOON!
$0.75/2 Uncle Ben’s Product Uncle Ben’s 3/1/2010 Rolling
Final Price: As Low As 2/$2.34

Starbucks $6.99
$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
Final Price: $5.49

Kellogg’s Cereals $1.99
***Frosted Mini Wheats Big Bite, Raisen Bran, Frosted Flakes, or Rice Krispies Treats
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereals Redplum.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 10/17/2010 RP Insert (exp 11/28/2010)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereals Coupons.com 10/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereals Kelloggs 9/3/2010 Rolling
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal Kellogg’s 6/28/2010 Rolling

Green Giant Boxed Vegetables $1.00
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables s SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
$0.50/1 Green Giant Frozen Vegetables Green Giant 9/16/2010 Rolling
Final Price: As Low As FREE or 3/$2.00

Totino’s Pizza Rolls 15 ct $1.00
$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/4/2010)
$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/31/2020)
$0.50/2 Totino’s Product Totino’s 5/4/2010 Rolling
Final Price: 2/$1.20

Pillsbury Cookie Dough $2.00
**BUY any 4 or more and GET $1.00 OFF Your Next Shopping Trip!
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.55/1 Pillsbury Simply Refrigerated Cookie Dough Coupons.com 11/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
Final Price: AS Low AS $1.00

The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges or Babybel Cheese $3.00
$1/2 The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
B1G1 The Laughing Cow or Babybel Cheese The Laughing Cow 8/6/2010 Rolling
Final Price: As Low As 2/$3.00

General Mills Cereal $2.00
**Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Cheerios, or Wheaties. Select Varieties.
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
$1/2 General Mills Cereals, Varieties Coupons.com 11/1/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)
$0.50/2 General Mills Cheerios 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$0.75/1 General Mills Wheaties Cereal 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)
$1/2 General Mills Cereal Betty Crocker 8/1/2010 Rolling
Final Price: Varies

Yoplait Yogurt $.50
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt cups 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
$0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt cups 10/3/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/27/2010)
Final Price: 6/$2.20 or 8/$3.00

Clorox Liquid Bleach $1.67
$0.25/1 Clorox Brand Bleach 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final Price: $1.17

Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.67
$0.35/1 Clorox Cleanup Cleaner 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final Price: $.97

Friskies Party Mix or Indoor Crunch Treats, Whicker Lickin’s Tender Moments $1.00
$1/1 Purina Friskies Cat Treats 8/22/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/21/2010)
$1/1 Purina Friskies Cat Treats 9/12/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final Price: FREE!

BUY 2 Huggies Value Pack Diapers GET $10.00 Meijer Gift Card FREE!
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/13/2010)
$2/1 Huggies Diapers 10/17/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/13/2010)
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Movers Diapers Huggies 7/28/2010 Rolling
$3/2 Huggies Little Snugglers or Movers Diapers SmartSource.com 11/2/2010 (exp 12/2/2010)

Thanks, Stockpiling Moms!

Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid - Nov. 7-13

Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable Razors {4 ct.}
Sale Price: $5.99
Receive $3.00 back in Register Rewards {limit 1}
Use $3/1 Schick Xtreme 3 Coupon
Final Price: Free!

Reach Floss or Toothbrush {select varieties}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 99 cents (limit 3)
Use $1/1 Reach Floss Coupon
Or use $1/1 Reach Toothbrush Coupon
Final Price: Free!
{deal may not be accepted at all Walgreens}

Similasan Kids Cough or Cold & Mucus Relief {4 oz.}
Sale Price: $5.99
Receive $5.99 back in Register Rewards {limit 1}
Use $1/1 coupon from 9/12 SmartSource insert
Final Price: Free! {+ $1.00 money maker}

RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Solution {2 pk. 2 oz. each}
Sale Price: $3.99
Receive $3.99 back in Register Rewards {limit 1}
Final Price: Free!

Neuragen PN {nerve pain relief, 0.17 oz.}
Sale Price: $19.99
Submit for $19.99 Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate {limit 1}
Use $5/1 Neuragen PN Coupon
Final Price: Free! {+ $5.00 money maker}

Jell-O {select varieties}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 2 for $1.00 (limit 4)
Use 50c/2 coupon from 10/17 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 25 cents each!

Halls Drops {select varieties}
Sale Price: 2 for $2.00
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Or use $1/2 coupon from 10/10 SmartSource insert
Or use $1/2 coupon from November All You
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Scotch Magic Tape w/Dispenser {select varieties}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: Buy 1 at $1.99, Get 1 Free (limit 4)
Use 50c/1 Scotch Magic Tape Coupon
{print 2 times}
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Carmex Lip Balm {select varieties}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 99 cents (limit 3)
Use 30c/1 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 69 cents!

Progresso Soup {select varieties}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 4 for $5.00
Use $1/4 coupon from 10/24 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix {18.9 oz.}
Sale Price using in ad coupon: 2 for $3.00 (limit 4)
Use 40c/1 Betty Crocker Coupon
Or use 40c/1 Betty Crocker Coupon
Final Price: $1.10!

Axe Shower Gel or Detailer {select varieties}
Sale Price: $3.99
Receive $1.00 back in Register Rewards {limit 1}
Use Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from 10/24 RedPlum insert
Final Price: $1.50 each!

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers {19-50 pk.}
Sale Price: $7.99
Use $2.50/1 Little Snugglers or Little Movers Coupon
Or use $2/1 Little Snugglers Coupon
Or use $3/2 Little Snugglers or Little Movers Coupon
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 10/17 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $5.49!

Gain Dishwashing Liquid {11 oz.}
Sale Price: 99 cents
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/10 P&G insert
Final Price: Free!

Renuzit Adjustables
Sale Price: 99 cents
Use $1/1 Renuzit Coupon {use back button to print twice}
or use $1/6 coupon from 11/7 RedPlum insert
Final Price: as low as 2 for FREE!

Trident Layers Gum {9-18 ct.}
Sale Price: 99 cents
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/24 SmartSource insert
Sale Price: 50 cents each!

Glade Scented Oil Candle {3 pk.} or Holder
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Receive $3.00 back in Extra Bucks when you buy 4 {limit 1}
Use $1.50/1 Glade Scented Oil Coupon
{print 2 times}
Or use $1/2 refill coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
OR use $1/1 holder coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $1.00 each!

Excedrin {select varieties, 20-24 ct.}
Sale Price: $2.00
Use $1/1 Excedrin Coupon
Final Price: $1.00!

Noxzema {select varieties}
Sale Price: $4.49
Receive $3.00 back in Extra Bucks
Final Price: $1.49!

Huggies Little Movers Diapers {48-96 ct.}
Sale Price: $19.99
Use $2.50/1 Little Movers Coupon
Or use $3/2 Little Movers Coupon
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from 10/17 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: $17.49!

Crest Whitening Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste
{4 oz.}
Sale Price: $2.99
Receive $2.99 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 Crest coupon from 10/31 P&G insert
Or use 75c/1 Crest coupon from 10/10 P&G insert
Final Price: Free! {+ 75 cent money maker}

Crest Pro Health Clinical Protection Toothpaste
{4 oz.}
Sale Price: $3.49
Receive $2.50 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 Crest coupon from 10/31 P&G insert
Or use 50c/1 Crest coupon from 10/31 P&G insert
Final Price as low as: Free!

Nivea Body Wash For Men {16.9 oz.}
Sale Price: $3.99
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward
Use $3/1 coupon from 10/17 RedPlum insert
Final Price: Free!

Renuzit Adjustables
Sale Price: 88 cents
Use $1/1 Renuzit Coupon {use back button to print twice}
or use $1/6 coupon from 11/7 RedPlum insert
Final Price: as low as 2 for FREE!

Halls Defense Drops {30 ct.}
Sale Price: 2 for $3.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use 50c/1 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Also use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 SmartSource insert
Or use $1/2 coupon from 10/10 SmartSource insert
Or use $1/2 coupon from November All You
Final Price: 25 cents each!

Colgate Total Toothpaste {6 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Use $1/1 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Also use $1/1 coupon from 10/31 SmartSource insert
Or use 75c/1 coupon from 10/31 SmartSource insert
Final Price as low as: 50 cents!

Werther’s Original {sugar free}
Sale Price: 2 for $3.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/3 SmartSource insert
Final Price: 50 cents each!

Speed Stick Stain Guard or Lady Speed Stick Stain Guard
{select varieties}
Sale Price: $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values Program
Final Price: 99 cents!

Tilex Mildew Remover {16 oz.}
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward when you buy 2
Use $1/1 Tilex Coupon
{print 2 times}
Final Price: $1.00 each!

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers
Sale Price: $8.99
Receive $1.00 +UP Reward
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/31 P&G insert
Final Price: $6.99

See complete lists at The Frugal Girls!

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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

For the past few weeks, I've seen a strong online presence from Tropical Traditions, but didn't think too much about coconut oil until I went to a mini-seminar given by a nutritionist. It was then that the light bulb went off, and I realized the benefits of coconut oil.
I've never used coconut oil until I received this product to review -- I've grown up and embraced the idea the idea that vegetable and canola oils are healthy options. Little did I know that these processed oils are actually overly heated and processed so much that the oil became rancid and full of harmful free radicals. The best options for oils are ones that are cold-pressed (not overly heated) and/or organic, like coconut oil. You can read more about my thoughts and others' comments on coconut oil in my Thoughtful Living Tuesday post.

But the thought of stir-frying with Coconut oil did sound a little strange to me. I had to wait a week to research whether there'd be a distinct coconutty taste and muster up the courage to try it! And a friend reassured me (she's a fan of coconut oil.) that it has cooking versatility. And she's right!

I opened up my jar of Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil, and I did smell the the white, solidification of oil -- it smelled conutty. (By the way, the solidification is normal because coconut oil is only liquid over 76 degrees, I believe; you can scoop some out into a smaller jar and place that in a bowl of warm water to get the oil back to liquid form.) Since I was just stir-frying, I decided against warming the oil back to liquid form and just scooped a small amount out into my pan, and as it became liquid, it smelled conutty -- and I got nervous. But I placed my chicken in and added my veggies, and in the end, my stir-fry tasted the same as always -- NO coconut smell or taste. I believe that is in part to having a good quality coconut oil.

Tropical Traditions seems to be an amazing company, producing their coconut oil the traditional way, with many local Filipino farmers preparing the oil -- and if you look carefully at the blog and get to know the Brian and his wife Marianita,the story of Tropical Traditions becomes even more fascinating, at least it did for me! Tropical Traditions also sells a myriad of products, from natural soaps to grass-fed bison! I'm looking forward to trying more!

BUY IT!!
You can purchase a quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for $37.50. (Tropical Traditions often runs specials, which they advertise through their sales email; right now you can get it for $27.50.) Right now, you'll also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Tropical Traditions is giving away a quart of Virgin Coconut Oil! This is open to U.S. and Canada.
To enter, you must comment on why you like or are intrigued by coconut oil. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5 - For ONE extra entry, Post my blog's button and tell me where to find it.

6 - For ONE extra entry, visit the Coconut Recipe Blog and tell me your favorite recipe!

7 - For TWO extra entries, Subscribe to my blog via email.

8 - For TWO extra entries, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.

9 - For THREE extra entries, Vote for Baby G - just one click!

10- For THREE extra entries, Subscribe to Tropical Traditions' Newsletter.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, November 28, 2010 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Wordless Wednesday - 1st Trick or Treat

1st time Trick or Treating, for baby & mommy!

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Thoughtful Healthy Living - Coconut Oil

Healthy living does not happen by accident -- it often takes time, research, and understanding to make those steps to better, healthier living.

And coconut oil is something that I've recently been introduced to -- thanks to a nutritionist -- and am excited to incorporate into our diet. Coconut oil is very new to me because I've grown up with the idea that vegetable and canola oils are healthy options. Little did I know that these processed oils are actually overly heated and processed so much that the oil became rancid and full of harmful free radicals; even though "vegetable" and "canola" sound harmless and healthy (thanks to excellent marketing), they've been over-processed (heated, deodorized, etc.). According to a nutritionist I spoke to, the best options for oils are ones that are cold-pressed (not overly heated) and/or organic, like tallow (which I know nothing about!), coconut oil, unrefined sunflower oil, and olive oil.

From what I've found online, people rave about the benefits of coconut oil. Some take straight coconut oil (or add it to a smoothie) to lose weight! Others see the health benefits for the heart, liver, and immune system. Since I'm just a newbie, I'll have to wait and see! What do you think about coconut oil?!?

Oh, and later on this week, I'll be hosting a giveaway for Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil -- be sure to come back and enter!

Don't forget to vote!

Don't forget to get out and vote!

I've spent a good portion of my life overseas and actually am a naturalized citizen, which simply means that I chose to legally be an American. And I take my rights as citizen very seriously. One of my friends who lives overseas but was born in America once made fun of my patriotism, but I am proud of the freedoms citizens enjoy and have become so accustomed to. Yes, I write my senators and representatives emails and letters, and I get out at every opportunity to vote! I trust you will also be voting -- if you are still unsure about the candidates or issues, check out these resources, which were also shared with me:

http://smartvoter.org/
http://ipl.org/div/election/#2010

"Public service, my son, must always be done by somebody. . . If wise men decline it,
others will not; if honest men refust it, others will not." John Adams

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