My Publix Trip Today

Well, my camera is broken, so I had to take one with the camera phone. Not the best resolution, but you get the picture :)I had 2 rain checks that I cashed in this week because there was not much (beside the Kellogg/milk deal and the chips/bread/soda/deli meat deal) on sale this week. So, this picture includes:

4 2-liter soda (Free with in-store Sara Lee coupon)
2 Whole Chicken ($.79/lb.)
4 Bottom Round Roast (raincheck for $2.19/lb.)
2 Olive Oil (bogo raincheck w/coupons)
2 Gallons Milk (Free w/ Kellogg's cereal deal)
8 Boxes of Kellogg's Mini-Wheats (bogo w/coupons - plus I will turn in the tokens on the box for a free disposable child's camera)
1 Bag of Lay's Chips (Free w/ with in-store Sara Lee coupon)
1 Hillshire Farm Turkey Meat ($2.55 off w/ Sara Lee coupon and man. coupon)
2 packs of mushrooms
Butter
2 Bags of Noodles
3 Dozen Eggs
2 Loaves of Sara Lee Bread
1 Bag of Sunchips ($1 off w/ in-store coupon)
Sour Cream

The total I spent was
$16.19

The total saved was
$107.62

I LOVE weeks like this and I HEART Publix!!

Publix Weekly Deals and Coupons for 3/26-4/1

Publix will allow you to use 1 manufacturer AND 1 store coupon (this includes competitor store coupons) on every item you buy.

When an item is 3/$5 or such, you don't have to buy 3 to get the sale price.

Remember, you can use 2 coupons on BOGO items!!
Sunday Paper Insert Code:
SS - Smart Source
RP - Red Plum
GM - General Mills
P&G - Proctor & Gamble
KL - Kellogg's
V - Vlassis

If you want multiple coupons of bogo items for this week, be sure to order your coupons today from


Pork Spareribs ($1.59/lb.)

Reese's PB Eggs (bogo @ $3.99/2)
Use $1.50/3 from SS 3/15
Makes them $1.50 a bag

M&M's (bogo @ $4.69/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 3/1 or 3/15 or $1.50/3 from SS 3/15
Makes them $1.84 a bag

Perdue Chicken Nuggets (bogo @ $4.39/2)
Use $1/1 printable or $1/1 from RP 3/15
Makes them $1.20 each

Strawberries (3 lbs./$5)

Kellogg's Fiber Plus Chewy Bars (bogo @ $3.19/2)
Use 2 $.75/1 printable
Makes them $.85 a box

Snack Factory Pretzel Chips (bogo @ $3.19/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $.60 each

Pompeian Olive Oil (bogo @ $10.99/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $4.50 each

FREE Publix Milk wyb any 4 Kellogg's Cereal (Kellogg's Mini-Wheat on sale bogo for $4.31/2)
Use 2$1/1 from RP 2/22 or 2$.70/1 from RP 2/22
Makes them $1.15 - $1.45 a box and FREE MILK!!

Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice (bogo @ $2.05/2)
Use $1/2 printable or $1/2 from RP 2/22
Makes them $.52 a box

Post Cereal (bogo @ $4.17/2 - includes Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles, Honey-Comb, or Alpha-Bits)
Use $1/2 or 2 $.55/1 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.53 - $1.58 a box

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars (bogo @ $3.59/2)
Use $1/2 from recent peelies or outside of box
Makes them $1.30 a box

Campbell's Select Harvest Soups (bogo @ $2.45/2)
Use $.50/2 from SS 1/4 or 2/8
Makes them $.98 a can

Crystal Light (bogo @ $4.13/2)
Use $1/2 printable
Makes them $1.56 each

Ritz Crackers (bogo @ $3.89/2)
Use $2/2 from SS 1/25
Makes them $.95 a box

Lance Cookies, Crackers or Wafers (bogo @ $2.97/2)
Use $1/2 or 2 $.55/1 from SS 1/25
Makes them $.99 each

Immaculate Baking Co. Cookie Dough (bogo @ $3.49/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 1/25
Makes them $1.25 each

Contessa Meals (bogo @ $8.25/2)
Use $1.50/2 printable
Makes them $3.39 each

Earth's Best Baby Food Jars (bogo @ $1.09/2)
Use $1/10 printable
Make them $.44 each

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
2 liter Pepsi (2/$1.59)
Gatorade (2/$2.60)
Oscar Mayer Franks ($3.99/2)
Nabisco Oreo Wafer Sticks ($3.49/2)
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers ($2.19/2)
Taco Bell Home Dinner Kit ($2.69/2)
Lindsay Olives ($2.03/2)
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix ($2.59/2)
Publix Microwave Popcorn ($3.79/2)
Lifesaver Candy ($1.79/2)
Doritos Chips ($3.99/2)
Swiss Miss Pudding ($2.50/2)
Klondike Ice Cream Bars ($4.43/2)

Winn-Dixie Deals and Coupons for 3/25-3/31

FREE $10 Gift Card with any transferred refillable prescription (in-ad coupon)

Fresh Ground Beef ($1.99/lb.)

Streit's Matzo 5 lb. ($9.99 with in-ad coupon)

Manischewitz Matzo Ball Mix (2/$2.99)

FREE Gallon of Winn-Dixie milk wyb any 3 Kellogg's Cereal (Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, Mini-Wheats Little Bites or Mini-Wheats are on sale for $1.99/box)
Use $.70/1 from RP 2/22
Makes them $1.30 a box and FREE milk (wyb 3)

Post Cereal (bogo @ $3.99/2 - includes Shredded Wheat, 16 oz. Bran Flakes, 20 oz. Raisin Bran or 24 oz. Grape Nuts)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.50 a box

Kraft Mayo ($2.99/32 oz)

Kraft Cheese ($3.99/16 oz)

Nature's Own Bagels (2/$3.69)


10/$10 (I only list the ones that are a good deal)
2 Liter Pepsi
Chef Boyardee
Knorr Sides
Michelina's or Banquet Meals
Single Roll Bounty
4 pk. Angel Soft TP
Heartland All Natural Wheat Pasta
Thrify Maid Shoestring Potatoes
Martha White Muffin Mix
2 lb. Dixie Crystals Sugar

It's a Wonderful, Magical Place...

Nope, not Disney...

It's our very own Downtown Library. Today we headed downtown to play at the park and walk around the lake. It was a beautiful day and we brought our lunch. Thursdays are the normal day we go to the library. The difference today was that I decided to take the kids to the downtown library since we were already that direction.

It was so fun to watch what a treat this was. They walked in the doors with a sense of awe. The Children's section is about the size of our entire library around the corner. So, they were in book heaven.

They kept me pretty busy as well. With all the choices, they needed a little more help finding what they were looking for. I don't think they are ever gonna want to go back to our dinky little one.

Who knew that the library could be such a treat?

Publix Weekly Deals and Coupons for 3/19-3/25

Publix will allow you to use 1 manufacturer AND 1 store coupon (this includes competitor store coupons) on every item you buy.

When an item is 3/$5 or such, you don't have to buy 3 to get the sale price.

Remember, you can use 2 coupons on BOGO items!!
Sunday Paper Insert Code:
SS - Smart Source
RP - Red Plum
GM - General Mills
P&G - Proctor & Gamble
KL - Kellogg's
V - Vlassis

If you want multiple coupons of bogo items for this week, be sure to order your coupons today from


Kellogg's Cereal (bogo @ $4.09/2)
Use $.70/1 from RP 2/22
Makes them $1.35 a box

T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks ($5.67/lb.)

Fresh Express Salad Blends (2/$5)
Use $1/1 from Publix Mag.
Makes them $1.50 a bag

Fast Fixin Chicken Nuggets (bogo @ $5.99/2)
Use 2 $.30/1 printable
Makes them $2.70 a bag

Florida Grape Tomatoes (bogo @ $2.60/2)

Trop50 OJ (bogo @ $3.89/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from RP 3/15
Makes them $.95 each

Baby Bella Shrooms ($1.69)

Florida Strawberries (3/$5)

Post Cereal (bogo @ $4.29/2 - includes Selects, Grape-Nuts, Grape-Nuts Flakes, Trail Mix Crunch)
Use 2 $2/1 printable or $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $.15 - $1.65 a box

Quaker Oatmeal To Go Breakfast Bars (bogo @ $3.29/2)
Use 2 $.55/1 from RP 1/4
Makes them $1.05 a box

Knorr Sides (bogo @ $1.65/2)
Use $.60/2 from RP 1/18
Makes them $.52 each

Ocean Spray Juice (bogo @ $4.09/2)
Use $1/1 from All Well & Good Publix Mag
Makes them $1.04 each

Dole Fruit, Gel or Parfait Bowls (bogo @ $2.63/2)
Use $1/2 from or $.75/2 from SS
Makes them $.81 - $.89 each

Hamburger Helper (bogo @ $1.99/2)
Use $1/3 printable
Makes them $.67 a box

Bumble Bee Tuna 4 pk(bogo @ $7.49/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from SS 2/22 or $1/2 or $.55/1
Makes them $2.75 - $3.25 each

Ken's Steak House Dressing (bogo @ $3.49/2)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/8
Makes them $1.25 a bottle

Lipton Tea Bags (bogo @ $3.29/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 3/15 or $.75/2 from RP 1/18
Makes them $1.15 - $1.27 a box

Keebler Cookies (bogo @ $3.59/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $.80 a box

Nabisco Grahams (bogo @ $4.09/2)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.54 a box

Smart Balance Spread (bogo @ $3.09/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 2/1
Makes them $1.04 each

Green Giant Veggies (10/$10)
Use $.50/1 from GM 2/8 or $.60/2 printable
Makes them $.50 - $.70 each

Yoplait Yogurt 4 pk (bogo @ $2.50/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $.25 a 4pk

Nestle Cookie Dough (2/$5)
Use $1/1 printable
Makes them $1.50 each

Publix Chunk Cheese 8 oz(2/$4)

More BOGO items w/ NO Coupons:
Betty Crocker Cake Mix ($1.95/2)
Lawry's 30 Minute Marinade ($2.81/2)
Entenmann's Little Bites ($4.29/2)
Wrigley's Eclipse Gum ($3.29/2)
Lender's Bagels ($2.07/2)
T.G.I. Friday's Complete Skillet Meals ($7.99/2)
Kashi Entree ($3.79/2)

Winn-Dixie Deals and Coupons for 3/18-3/24

Rotisserie Chicken ($4.99/chicken)

Asparagus ($1.99/lb.)

40% off Chicken Sale
Whole Chicken ($.83/lb.)
Country Cut Up Chicken, Split Broiler, Leg Quarters, Roasting Chicken ($.99/lb.)

FREE Gallon of Winn-Dixie milk wyb any 3 Kellogg's Cereal (Cocoa Rice Krispies and Special K are on sale for $1.99/box)
Use $.70/1 from RP 2/22
Makes them $1.30 a box and FREE milk

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal ($1.99/box)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.50 a box

Pompeian Olive Oil 48 oz (bogo @ $7.99/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $3 each

Kraft Salad Dressing (bogo @ $2.99/2)
Use $1/2 from recent tearpad
Makes them $1 each

GM Cereal (bogo @ $4.29/2 - includes Banana Nut Cheerios, Cookie Crisp, Cheerios Crunch, Lucky Charms, Fruity Cheerios)
Use $1/1 printable (Lucky Charms) or $.75/1 printable (Cookie Crisp) or 2 $.50/1 from GM 2/8 or $1/2 printable (fruity cheerios)
Makes them $1.15 - $1.65 each

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
Sara Lee Bread ($3.69/2)
Nature's Own Bagels 6 pk. ($3.69/2)

Like Sister, Like Brother

The other day, Jordan walked into my room looking a little different. For a couple of years now, we have let his hair grow out and he seems to really like it (plus, Mommy really likes it, too!). Well, apparently, his hair was in his eyes and bothering him. So, he decided to cut it. He grabbed a big chunk in the front and went at it. There was not much repairing I could do other than to cut his whole head short. I can't believe how different he looks. I hope it grows fast. I didn't think I had to worry as much with him and scissors. I guess he has learned from his big sister the wonderful art :)

Box Checker

Are you one? I am.

In order to control every aspect of life, I have a list of boxes that I want to check off every day. The good side of this is that things normally get done that I want done. The down side is that when I live life that way, my heart isn't in it. That may work fine for doing the laundry and the dishes. It doesn't work out so well for the list that counts:

Read the Bible - check
Pray - check
Spend time with my husband - check
Teach my kids - check
Spend time with my kids - check
Sex - check
Go to church - check
Teach Sunday school - check
Lead small group - check

God has been challenging me in so many areas of my life and showing me how little it counts THAT I get it done but how much it matters HOW I get it done.

I don't know if you are a box checker too. I do know that is not what God intended and I look forward to Him teaching me HOW to do it better.

Publix Weekly Deals and Coupons for 3/12-3/18

Publix will allow you to use 1 manufacturer AND 1 store coupon (this includes competitor store coupons) on every item you buy.

When an item is 3/$5 or such, you don't have to buy 3 to get the sale price.

Remember, you can use 2 coupons on BOGO items!!
Sunday Paper Insert Code:
SS - Smart Source
RP - Red Plum
GM - General Mills
P&G - Proctor & Gamble
KL - Kellogg's
V - Vlassis

If you want multiple coupons of bogo items for this week, be sure to order your coupons today from


Publix Milk ($2.89/gallon)

Publix OJ ($2.49/gallon)

Whole Chicken ($.79/lb.)

Bottom Round Roast ($2.19/lb.)

Premium Tomatoes ($.99/lb.)

Strawberries (3 lbs./$5)

Green Cabbage ($.19/lb.)

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes ($1.99/box)
Use $1/2 printable or 2 $.70/1 from RP 2/22
Makes them $1.29 - $1.49 a box

Chef Boyardee ($.89/can)

Publix Yogurt (20/$8)

Kellogg's Fruit Flavored Snacks (bogo @ $2.95/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 2/1
Makes them $.82 a box

GM Cereal (bogo @ $5.15/2 - includes Lucky Charms, HN Cheerios, Reese's, Cookie Crisp, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Total Raisin Bran)
Use 2 $.55 - $.75 printable or printable or $1/3 from GM 2/8
Makes them $1.83 - $2.25 a box

Uncle Ben's Rice (bogo @ $2.39/2)
Use $1/2 printable or $1/2 from RP 2/22
Makes them $.70 a box

Post Cereal (bogo @ $3.99/2 - includes Shredded Wheat varieties, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.50 a box

New England Coffee (bogo @ $5.79/2)
Use 2 $.50/1 printable (must register first)
Makes them $2.40 each

Vlasic Pickles (bogo @ $2.89/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable AND use $6 pork wyb Kingsford charcoal and 1 other participating product
Makes them $.45 a jar and a great deal on pork and charcoal

Kraft or Seven Seas Salad Dressing (bogo @ $3.07/2)
Use $1/2 from tearpad in-store
Makes them $1.03 each

Cheez-Its (bogo @ $4.09/2)
Use $1/2 from recent tearpads or spitters
Makes them $1.54 a box

Orville Popcorn (bogo @ $5.07/2)
Use 2 $.75/1 printable Food Lion AND $1/1 from in-store spitters
Makes them $.78 a box

Hershey's Kisses (bogo)
Use $2/2 from SS 1/25

Seapak Assorted Seafood (bogo @ $7.59/2)
Use $1/1 from recent peelies or inside package or $1/2 printable or $1/2 from RP 3/1
Makes them $2.80 - $3.30

Tai Pei Dinners (bogo @ $2.99/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 3/1
Makes them $1 each

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
Curly's Bakes Beans w/ Pork ($3.99/2)
Banquet Breaded Chicken ($5.49/2)
Bertolli Pasta Sauce ($3.75/2)
Planters Trail Mix ($2.99/2)
Barilla Pasta ($1.55/2)
Bertolli Olive Oil ($6.99/2)
Stubb's Marinade ($3.99/2)
Thomas English Muffins ($2.99/2)
Lay's Potato Chips ($3.99/2)
Breyer's Ice Cream ($5.77/2)

Winn-Dixie Deals and Coupons 3/11-3/17

Strawberries (bogo @ $3.99/2lbs.)

Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz. (2/$4)

Fresh Ground Chuck ($1.99/lb.)

Fresh Ground Chuck Patties ($2.49/lb.)

Rotisserie Chicken ($4.99/chicken)

Nabisco Crackers (bogo @ $3.99/2)
Use $2/2 from SS 1/25
Makes them $1 a box

Post Honey Bunches of Oats ($1.99/box)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $1.49 a box

FREE Winn-Dixie Milk wyb any 4 participating GM Cereals - includes Cheerios, Whole Grain Total, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams, Honey Kix, Cinnamon Chex, Trix)
Cereal is on sale for 4/$10
Use $.55 - $.75 printable or printable
Makes the cereal $1.75 - $1.95 and FREE milk

SeaPak Shrimp (bogo @ $8.49/2)
Use $1/2 printable or $1/2 from RP 3/1 or $1/1 from recent magazines or inside product
Makes them $3.25 - $3.75 a box

Gorton's Value Pack Fish Portions or Sticks (bogo @ $8.99/2)
Use $1/3 printable or 2 $.40/1 from SS 3/1
Makes them $4.10 - $4.17 a box

Mueller's Pasta (bogo @ $1.50/2)
Use $1/3 printable or $.55/2 from SS 3/1
Makes them $.42 - $.48 a box

No Yolks Noodles (bogo @ $1.50/2)
Use 2 $.75/1 printable
Makes them both FREE! (thanks Dana)

V8 Splash Juice (bogo @ $3.59/2)
Use $1/1 printable
Makes them $.80 each

FREE Winn-Dixie Dinner Napkins (40 ct.) wyb one pack of Glad kitchen trash bags (14-22 ct.)

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
Ruffles Chips ($3.99/2)
Thomas English Muffins ($2.99/2)
Arnold Bread ($2.99/2)
Winn-Dixie Sauces, Gravies and Seasonings ($1.29/2)
Valley Fresh Canned Chicken ($3.59/2)
Betty Crocker Cake Mix ($1.99/2)
Taco Bell Dinner Kits ($2.99/2)

A Great Weekend of Growth

This last Friday and Saturday, I went to a conference at our church. It started on Friday evening. Most of the women went home Friday night and came back the next morning, but a couple friends and me decided to make it a sleepover at the church. We brought blow-up mattresses and just made ourselves at home. The only problem was that the church does not have any showers. So, in the morning we had to freshen up the European way :)

Anyway, the next morning we started again at 9 and went all the way until after 8 p.m. It was such a great time of refreshing my relationship with the Lord and VERY needed.

The overall theme was learning how to love God from a child like perspective. We focused on those verses that talk about having the faith of a child and only being able to enter the kingdom of Heaven if we are like these children. Then, we broke that down and discovered what that really looked like.

It was so eye-opening for me. God really used this time to reveal some stuff to me that needed revealing a long time ago. For some reason, He is just patient enough to wait around until we FINALLY figure it out. Praise the Lord!!

I think one of my favorite parts was the 45 minutes of silence. We were challenged to learn the spiritual discipline of silence. In our society, we want so badly for there to be music playing or the t.v. on or to be talking to someone. But, silence? We don't do that very well. I have to say, that 45 minutes of silence was like a breath of fresh air. God spoke more clearly to me than I have been able to hear in a long time.

Thank you, Abba, for pursuing me and finding me and not giving up on my lazy and stubborn heart.

Publix Weekly Deals and Coupons for 3/5-3/11

Publix will allow you to use 1 manufacturer AND 1 store coupon (this includes competitor store coupons) on every item you buy.

When an item is 3/$5 or such, you don't have to buy 3 to get the sale price.

Remember, you can use 2 coupons on BOGO items!!
Sunday Paper Insert Code:
SS - Smart Source
RP - Red Plum
GM - General Mills
P&G - Proctor & Gamble
KL - Kellogg's
V - Vlassis

If you want multiple coupons of bogo items for this week, be sure to order your coupons today from


Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast ($1.99/lb.)

Pork Chops ($1.79/lb.)

Rotisserie Chicken ($4.99)

Ken's Steak House Dressing (bogo @ $3.29/2)
Use $1/2 from SS 3/8
Makes them $1.15 each

Bird's Eye Frozen Veggies (50% off)
Use $1/3 printable or $1/3 from RP 3/1

Tropicana OJ (2/$6)
Use $1/2 from RP 1/4
Makes them $2 each

Hellmann's Mayo (bogo @ $5.13/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $1.56 each

GM Cheerios Cereal (bogo @ $4.41/2)
Use 2 $.55-$.75/1 printable AND $1/1 Food Lion Coupon
Makes them $.45-$.55 a box

Kellogg's Cereal (bogo @ $4.51/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from RP 2/22 or order from ebay
Makes them $1.25 a box

Ocean Spray Juice (bogo @ $4.07/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from RP 3/1
Makes them $2.03 each

Ragu Pasta Sauce (bogo @ $3.69/2)
Use $.75/2 from RP 1/18
Makes them $.97 each

Ritz Crackers (bogo @ $3.89/2)
Use $2/2 from SS 1/25
Makes them $.95 a box

Mars Chocolate Bars (bogo @ $14.99/2)
Use $1/2 from RP 3/1
Makes them $7 a box

Yoplait Yogurt (20/$10)
Use $.40/6 from GM 2/8
Makes them $.42 each

Egg Beaters (3/$5)
Use $1/1 printable
Makes them $.67 each

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies (2/$5)
Use $1/1 printable or $1/2 printable or $1/2 from GM 2/8 or SS 12/14
Makes them $1.50 - $2 each

Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Potatoes (bogo @ $3.99/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them $1 each

Kozy Shack Pudding (bogo @ $3.19/2)
Use $1/1 or $.55/1 from SS 2/1
Makes them $.60 - $1.05 each

Kraft Chunk or Cracker Cut Cheese (3/$5)
Use $.75/1 from recent dispenser
Makes them $.92 each

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
Nathan's Beef Franks ($4.99/2)
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce ($2.29/2)
A.1. Steak Sauce ($2.89/2)
Mt. Olive Sweet Relish or Pickles ($2.19/2)
Kraft Mac and Cheese ($1.33/2)
6 pk. Coke bottles ($7.58/3)
Monster Energy Drink ($7.99/2)
Keelber Cookies ($4.09/2)
Nabisco Cakesters ($3.29/2)
Ruffles Chips ($3.99/2)
Klondike Ice Cream Bars 16 to 27 oz ($4.43/2)
Mrs. Paul's Fish ($4.49/2)

Winn-Dixie Deals and Coupons for 3/4-3/10

Jumbo Cantoloupe ($.99)

Whole Rotisserie Chicken ($4.99)

Ocean Spray Juice (bogo @ $3.99/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from RP 3/1
Makes them $1 each

Jif Peanut Butter (bogo @ $3.19/2)
Use $1/3 from RP 1/4
Makes them $1.27 each

Kraft Shredded or Cubed Cheese 5-8 oz(2/$4)
Use $.75/1 from recent dispensers
Makes them $1.25 each

Kraft Chunk Cheese 6-8 oz(2/$5)
Use $.75/1 from recent dispensers
Makes them $1.75

Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 16 oz. ($3.99)
Use $.75/1 from recent dispensers
Makes them $3.25 each

FREE Gallon Winn-Dixie milk wyb any 4 participating Kellogg's products (cereal is 4/$10. includes - 8ct. Rice Krispies Treats, Rice Krispies Cereal, Fruit Snacks, Special K Bars, Corn Pops or Apple Jacks)
Use 2 $1/1 cereal from RP 2/22 or order them from ebay
Makes the cereal $1.50 and FREE milk

FREE Winn-Dixie Dozen Lage eggs wyb any 4 participating Pillsbury Bake-off products (includes Pillsbury Read to Bake Cookies, Regrigerated Cookes, Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon rolls, Crescent dinner Rolls, Golden Layers Biscuits, Pie Crust, Pizza Crust, Crusty French Loaf, Garlic Breadsticks)
Choose from several matching coupons here or here)

Gorton's 24.5 oz Fish portions or sticks (bogo @ $8.99/2)
Use $1/3 printable or 2 $.40/1 from SS 3/1 or $1/2 from ebay or $1/2 from Coupon Clippers
Makes them $4 - $4.17 a box

Campbells Select Harvest Soup (bogo @ $2.69/2)
Use $.50/2 from SS 2/8
Makes them $1.10 a can

Pompeian Olive Oil 32 oz (bogo @ $11.99/2)
Use 2 $1/1 printable
Makes them them $5 each

Planters Peanuts (bogo @ $4.79/2)
Use $1/2 from booklet in-store
Makes them $1.90 each

Post Cereal (bogo @ $4.79/2 - includes Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Honeycomb)
Use $1/2 from SS 1/25 or 3/1
Makes them $1.90 a box

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (bogo @ $2.29/2)
Use 2 $.50/1 from GM 2/8
Makes them $.65 a box

More BOGO Deals w/ NO Coupons:
Hunt's Ketchup or Ray's BBQ ($2.59/2)
Orville Popcorn ($4.79/2)
Winn-Dixie spices, foil pack gavies, sauces, extracts, imitation bacon or salad topping (bogo)
Nilla Wafers, Pecan Spins or Chocolate/Sugar Donuts ($3.99/2)
Keebler Sandies ($3.99/2)
Oscar Mayer Bologna ($3.49/2)
Ken's Salad Dressing ($4.29/2)
A.1. Steak Sauce ($4.29/2)
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Quality Books For Kids

Finding books for my kids to read has been such a challenge.  I know I may be a little pickier than some, but I just don't like those books that focus on nasty and disrespectful attitudes or boy/girl relationships.  I don't need any more pressure on my little 9,8 and 7 year old girls on having a boyfriend and all that goes along with that.  

So, as we have starting going to the library regularly, we have started to explore the options available for the 2nd-5th grade reading level.  We have even found some that I think are great and my girls just haven't loved.  Then, we find the ones that I am not crazy about and the girls can't get enough.  But, we have been lucky enough to come to a couple of books that we both agree on and I thought I would share. 

If you have any more suggestions, I would love to hear them.  I am always looking for something new.

Katie Kazoo (this is Avery's all time favorite) - These books are about a little girl named Katie who is transformed into someone different in each book.  She gets to see and live through the body and experiences of another person.  The books encourage her to appreciate another point of view and how to adjust when you feel like you don't know what you are doing.  They are written with just the right amount of humor and approved by this mom.

Jake Maddox (Morgan's new favorite) - These books are all about sports.  It doesn't matter what sport you are into, you can find a Jake Maddox book about it.  The thing I love about these books is that they are not specific to boys.  They have books from football to cheerleading and everything in between.  These books have excitement, sportsmanship and teamwork as some of their main themes.

American Girl (none of my girls are reading these right now, but they have and love them and they love the movies) -  The best part of these books is the historical background.  Each book takes a 9 year old girl's point of view on her life during a specific period of history.  Some of my favorites are Addy, Molly, Kit, Felicity and Samantha.  I think I have learned, as an adult, just as much as my kids when we read these.  They even keep me on the edge of my seat and I want to read what happens next.  We like to use these books as part of our school curriculum and read them together.

Magic Tree House (we own several of these but are not currently reading them) - These are ones I have to be careful with.  I have read some that I think are great and encourage my children to read.  Then, I have come across a couple that are very new age oriented and I won't allow them to read.  

I have several other books that I look forward to them reading as they get older and develop more of a love for it.  This is an area that I try to encourage in spite of my personal lack of desire to read.  So, here are some of the ones for future reading.

The Chronicles of Narnia (my dad used to read these to me as a child and I have fond memories of it.  My kids have seen the movie and my mom has read one of the books to them already) - These books are written with a plot line very similar to the story of Jesus.  My children have loved these movies and I look forward to them becoming mature enough to enjoy the books even more.

The Hobbit (or any Tolkein book for that matter) - These books outline the ultimate battle between good and evil.  This is another book I heard growing up and I have thoroughly enjoyed the movies as an adult.  

So, do you have any more ideas for a mom trying to teach her kids the love of reading?  If so, I would love to hear it.