Saturday, February 14, 2009
Coco's Top Ten Reasons why I Ardently Adore My Husband
Friday, February 13, 2009
Second Saturday at the Hawaii State Art Museum - FREE
Bookzilla at Kaimuki Library - Valentaine's Day
Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii 2009 - 2/14 FREE
Coco's Top Ten List of This Week's Blog Articles
* Particularly helpful for people like me who just started menu planning.
Coco's Top Ten List of Free Items
4. Yogi Tea
* Choose three. Comes with a coupon, too.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
A Free Corded Phone for Hawaiian Telcome Customers
If you are a Hawaiian Telcom customer for landlines phone service. You may be able to get a free corded phone, which you should definitely have in case of power outage. It's normally priced at $3.99. For more detailed information visit their website.
L'Oreal Excellence to Go $2.99 at Walgreesn 2/8-2/14
This week, L'Oreal Excellence to Go is on sale for $7.99.
You can get it for $2.99, using
$2.00 Off Walgreen's Easy Saver Coupon &
$3.00 Printable Coupon
Normally, a price in Hawaii is higher than one on the mainland, so those of you guys living on the mainland may be able to get a better deal!!
Do you know any great deals going on at Walgreens? Please let me know.
Savers & Salvation Army - 50% OFF Sale!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Truth About Cheating - Free Download at Oprah.com
From now to 7 p.m. PST Thursday, February 12, 2009,Oprah is giving out a free downloaded copy of "Truth About Cheating" by M. Gary Neuman.
I browsed through the book and it is a very enlightening book, even if you are not interested in the reasons why men cheat. It gives you good advices on how you can improve your marital relationship. According to Mr. Neuman, the #1 complaint by husbands about their sexual relationship with their wives is the frequency. Mmmm, interesting...
* This book is copyrighted. You may view and download the file, but you may not copy the file or share or forward it to any other person.
Bean Thread Noodle (Harusame) Salad
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Total Time: 15 mins.
Ingredients:
3 oz. Bean Thread Noodle (Harusame)
2 Eggs, beaten
2 tbs. Sugar
2. In a medium pot of boiling water, cook the bead thread noodle according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodle with cold water, until the noodle becomes cool. Set aside.
3. Heat a small skillet (or non-stick pan) over a low-medium heat and coat with a little oil. Add 1/3 of the egg and rapidly swirl it around until it just coats the bottom. Cook on low heat for about a minute, until the egg is set. Using a spatula, transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining egg. Once the egg cools off, fold each into thirds and cut into thin strips.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Two Free Issues of Family Circle
Order 2 free issues of family circle from Start Sampling. If you are not a member of Start Sampling, you will have to sign up for an account.
I am a fan of Family Circle for it is such a good source for healthy and frugal recipes.
Coco's List of 10 Top Printable Coupons
Here is a list of my favorite coupons currently available.
I recommend you to immediately print coupons, if you find any good ones. I found a $1.00 off coupon for Hersey's Bliss Chocolate last week. When I tried to print it today, however, it was gone!!
1. $1.00 Off Scott Extra Soft Tissue
2. $1.00 Off Scott Paper Towels
3. $1.00 Off Reynolds Wrap Foil
4. $3.00 Off Dryel Starter Kit or Refill
5. $.75 Reynolds Parchment Paper
6. $2.00 Off Listerine Total Care
7. $1.00 Off Bic Multi-Purpose Lighter
8. $1.00 Off 2 Nexcare Bandages
9. $1.00 Off Any Scotch Lint Product
10. $2.00 Off Trail Mix Crunch Cereal
Please let me know if you find any good coupons!
Coco's List of Top 10 Free Samples
Here is a list of my favorite free samples currently available. Requesting a free sample is a great way to try a new product and also to obtain high-value coupons.
1. Always Infinity Pads
* Mine came with a $1.00 off coupon (to be used only at Walgreens for some reason....).
2. Total Cereals
* You can find out the status of your request - Here
3. Quaker True Delights
4. Tide Total Care
* Mine came with a $1.00 off coupon.
5. Dove Shampoo & Conditioner
* Came in cute mini plastic bottles.
6. Dr. Pepper (Regular or Diet)
* I received a coupon good for 2 Litter of ANY Dr. Pepper.
7. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
* It really works!!
8. Lacoste Perfumes
9. Glucerna Cereal (Full Size)
* Print a $5 coupon.
10. 5 Sun Maid Raisin Recipes
Get 75 Free Prints from Kodak Gallery - Ending Soon
Get 75 Free 4x6 prints when you join the Kodak Gallery!
Right now, when you join Kodak Gallery, you can get 75 free prints. Just click the link above.
You DO have to pay for the shipping, which, I think, is very reasonable. See here for their shipping rates. This is too great an offer to miss.
This offer expires February 13, 2009, so hurry!!
This Week's Deals at Times 2/11-2/17
GROCERIES & SNACKS
Strawberries 1lb.
$5.00/2
Frugal Price: $2.50/lb.
Ben & Jerry;s Ice Cream
$5.00/2
Frugal Price: $2.50 each
50th State Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
$2.99/lb.
Frugal Price: $2.99/lb.
Large Scallops (Broken)
$4.29/lb.
Frugal Price: $4.29/lb.
HOUSEHOLD
Vo-5 Shampoo or Conditioner
$.99
Frugal Price: $.99
This Week's Deals at Safeway 2/11-2/17
President's Day 4 Day Sale
Apple or Cherry Pie
$4.99
Starbucks Coffee 12 oz.
$6.99
Safeway Select Ice Cream 1.75 qt.
$2.99
3 lb. Bag Fuji or Braeburn Apples
$1.98 ea
Frugal Price: $.66/lb.
Ad-in Coupon Specials (Limit 1 w/ Minimum $10 purchase)
Mission Tortilla
$1.99
Sun Maid 6-Pack Seedless Raisins
$1.49
Kellogg's Mini Wheats
$8.00/4
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, 64-80 oz.
$3.99
GROCERIES & SNACKS
Red or Green Seedless Grape
$1.28/lb.
Frugal Price: $1.28/lb.
Foster Farms Breaded Chicken Selections
$8.99
- $1.00 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09)
Frugal Price: $7.99
Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Cookie Pouches or Frosting
Buy 2 Get 3 Free
- $.50 Printable Coupon (Cookie Pouches)
- $.55 Printable Coupon (Frosting)
- $.50/2 Printable Coupon (Cake Mix)
- $1.00/2 Coupon (Supreme Brownie Mix) - from Betty Crocker Coupon Booklet
- $1.00/2 Coupon (Frosting) - from Betty Crocker Coupon Booklet
- $1.00/2 Coupon (Cookie Pouches) - from Betty Crocker Coupon Booklet
Frugal Price: Various
Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn
Buy 1 get 1 Free
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00/2 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 2/28/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Hunt's Canned Tomatoes
$1.50
- $1.00/3 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.16 each
Lipton Tea
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $.60 (Use two, if possible) (Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/11/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Trident Gum
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $.75 (Use two, if possible) (Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Hersey's Single Bar
Buy 2 Get 2 Free
- $1.00/2 Coupon on Reese's Whipps Bar (Use two, if possible) (Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: Various
O Organics Milk
$3.99
Frugal Price: $3.99
StarKist Chunk Light Pouch
$1.99
- $1.00 Coupon from Vocal Point
Frugal Price: $.99
Local Tomatoes
$1.99/lb.
Fresh Lemon
$.68 each
HOUSEHOLD
Swiffer Dust & Shine
$4.49
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.49
Vegetable &Beef Stir-Fry
* Obviously, I made too much for two people.... This is a great dish to prepare when you have some vegetables left in a fridge and also a delicious way to take your daily recommended dose of veggies.
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Total Time: 15 mins.
Ingredients:
1/4 Small Cabbage, shredded
3 oz. Bean Sprouts
1 Green Bell Pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
1 Carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1 Garlic Clove, thinly sliced
5 oz. Beef (any, except ground beef), thinly sliced diagonally (across the grain) * Easier, when the beef is slightly frozen.
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Corn/potato starch
~ A ~
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Soy sauce
1 tsp. Oyster sauce
1 tsp. Corn/potato starch
1 tbsp. Cooking wine (preferably sake, if not, white wine is OK)
2 tbsp. Water
1. Salt and lightly coat the beef w/ 2 tsp of corn/potato starch.
2. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under ~A~. (hereafter "~A~ ingredients")
3. In a large skillet (or wok, if you have one), heat 1 tbsp. of oil over high heat. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant. Cook the beef until browned. Transfer to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp. of oil over medium high heat. Add the carrot, green pepper, bean sprout, cabbage in that order. Cook until softened.
5. Return the beef into the skillet. Add the ~A~ ingredient. Cook, tossing, until heated through about 30 sec.. Serve.
Monday, February 9, 2009
This Week's Deals at Walgreens 2/8-2/14
GROCERIES & SNACKS
General Mills Cereals (Fiber One)
$9/3
- $1.00 Register Reward
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Use two)
- $.75 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.75 each
HOUSEHOLD
Shout, Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes or All purpose Cleaner, Windex Wipes or Liquid, Fantastik
$6/2
- $2.00 After Mail-in Rebate
- $ 1.00 Printable Coupon (Shout, Windex Liquid & Fantastik)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Windex Wipes)
- $3/2 Printable Coupon (Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes or All Purpose)
Frugal Price: $$.50 to $1.00 each
Pledge Wipes, Liquid, or Fabric Sweeper, Drano, Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber or Toilet Gel
$8/2
- $2.00 After Mail-in Rebate
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Pledge Liquid, Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Pledge Wipes, Drano)
- $3/2 Printable Coupon (Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber & Toilet Gel)
- 2.00 Printable Coupon (Pledge Fabric Sweeper)
Frugal Price: $1.00 to $2.00 each
Bounty Basic Paper Towels
$.99
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $.74
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Schick Disposable Razors
$4.99
- $2.00 Coupon (2/1 Newspaper Insert, exp.)
Frugal Price: $2.99
This Week's Deals at Longs from 2/8-2/14
GROCERIES & SNACKS
Chex Mix
$1.89
- $.60 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.29
Quakers Rice Snacks
$1.79
- $.50 Coupon (Request a free sample & a coupon)
Frugal Price: $1.29
Farmer John Premium Wieners
$1.89
- $.50 Coupon (Available at Stores)
Frugal Price: $1.39
HOUSEHOLD
3M Scotch Lint Roller
$1.89
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.89
Bic Multi-Purpose Lighter
$2.29
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.29
Dawn Simple Pleasure
$3.39
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.29
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Herbal Essences Shampoos & Conditioner
$2.99
- $3.00/2 (Newspaper Insert, exp.)
Frugal Price: $1.49
* Buy 2 specially marked products and get a free hair cut.
HEALTH
Dimetapp Children's Elixir
$4.29
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.29
Sensodyne Toothpaste
$4.49
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.99
Advil Liqui-Gels 40 cap.
$5.79
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.79
Advil PM Liqui-Gels 32 cap.
$7.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.99
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Weekly Menu Plan 2/8-2/14
Sun - Sushi (Use leftovers in freezer as ingredients (incl. corns, bacon, smoked salmon, spam, etc.)
(Use leftover for Monday's lunch (Sandwich)
Mon - Vegetable & Beef Stir-fry w/ miso soup (sweet potato)
(Save some for Tuesday's lunch)
Tue - Bean Thread Noodle (Harusame) Salad w/ soup (something)
(Save some for Wednesday's lunch)
Wed - Spicy Kimchi soup
(Prepare bagel sandwich for Thursday's lunch)
Thu - Beef Tortilla w/ Avocado Salsa
(Save some for Friday's lunch (sandwich)
Fri - Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl (Oyako-don) w/ miso soup
Sat - Peperoncini Pasta