Photo Credit: Noel Zia Lee
1. I am loving this Personalized Plate Stamp @ Wisdom of the Moon
2. Check out this cute Laptop Bag made from Ikea fabrics @ yonnie-at-home. We don't have Ikea in Hawaii and they don't ship fabrics to Hawaii. Oh, I am so envious.
3. I am definitely making these laminated fabric Placemats @ Wise Craft
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Honolulu Festival; March 13-15
Photo Credit: blipsman
Honolulu Festival is a big annual event that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Pacific and Asia. It showcases live musical and cultural performances, as well as art exhibits from groups in Asia and the Pacific.
The festival runs for three days from March 13 to March 15.
Second Saturday @ Hawaii State Art Museum
This coming Saturday is the Second Saturday @ Hawaii State Art Museum.
Pualeilani Festival of Arts: March 14
This coming Saturday (March 14, 2009), head over to the Royal Hawaiian Center at Waikiki to enjoy entertainments by hula dances, singers, and choral groups.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Coco's Little Report on Target in Oahu, Hawaii
After much anticipation and waiting, my husband and I finally made a pilgrimage last Saturday to Honolulu (Saltlake)'s own Target!
To avoid the crowd, we got there right after the door opened at 8:00AM. I don't know how crowded the store gets, but I saw a few uniformed policemen outside the store - for crowd control, I guess?
As we entered the door, I was a bit overwhelmed by the hugeness of the store.
In fact, the store resides in the former site of Costco & it is the biggest Target store in the US.
The employees looked very happy & excited to be working there in this bad economy and I felt happy, too :).
They were also wearing cute Aloha shirts. I saw the same design on the reusable totes. I think the totes are exclusively sold at the stores in Hawaii.
I had been eyeing for Anya Hindmarch bags since I saw them online.
To my huge disappointment (& to my husband's relief), they were nowhere to be seen... Does any of you know what happened to them?
I still liked their collection of handbags & hats, though. They are reasonably priced, but not cheapy-looking.
As it was reported in a local news, we found a lot of uniquely "Hawaii" products.
To list a few;
Local Foods
Hawaiian Jewelries
Aloha Wears
- Loved baby clothes with Hawaiian words on them!
Swim Suits (in winter...)
Marine Sports Gears
And Hawaiian-themed souveniors - I did not find anything particularly unique (because most of them are available at other stores) except SPAM!
We thought the store had an unusually wide selection of Spam-themed goods. I found T-shirts, caps, accessories, stationaries, etc. Oddly, I did not find actual Spam cans - but it turned out that they were on sale for $1.50 on an opening day and sold out....
I knew that Spam is a popular food in Hawaii, but did not realized we are such a SPAM state until now...
New to shopping (& couponing) at Target? Attention Target Shoppers is where I learned all the basics of Target shopping.
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Coco's 10 Fav Coupons - Organic/Natural Products
Photo Credit: kyz
1. $7.00 Worth of Organic Valley CouponsThank you, Ginger.
$1.00 off any one Organic Valley Soy.
$1.00 off any one Half Gallon or Gallon of Organic Valley Milk.
$1.00 off any one 4oz., 6oz. or 8oz. Organic Valley Cheese.
$1.00 off any one Half Gallon of Organic Valley Lactose Free Milk.
$1.00 off any 16oz. or 8oz. Organic Valley Butter.
$1.00 off any Organic Valley Cottage Cheese.
$1.00 off any Organic Valley Single Serve 4-Pack.
2. $4.00 Worth of Seventh Generation Coupons
$2 OFF any One (1) Seventh Generation Baby Product
$1 OFF any One (1) Seventh Generation Cleaning Product
$1 OFF any One (1) Seventh Generation Laundry Product
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Coco's 10 Fav Freebies
Photo Credit: AGoK
1. Betty Crocker Warm Delights Mini
2. Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight Pad w/ Wings. Thank you, Heather
3. Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash
Safeway Deals in Oahu, Hawaii; March 11-17
Photo Credit: jpockele
SUPER COUPONS (Find them inside this week's ad) - Minimum $10 Purchase Required.
Page 1
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $1.99
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $.59
Peter Pan Peanut Butter $1.49
Lucerne (Store Brand) Large Eggs $1.47
Tropicana Pure Premium $2.47
Page 4
Smithfield Bacon
$2.49
Safeway Premium Breads
$2.99
Large Raw Shrimp
$5.99
Lucerne (Store Brand) String Cheese
$2.49
Page 6
Signature Cafe Regular Size Sandwich
$4.49
BUY ANY 5 & SAVE $5
Participating Products;
Ocean Spray - $3.00
- $1.00 Coupon (for Light, Diet, or Grapefruit) (1/11/09 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Ocean Spray Cranberry - $3.00
Tree Top - $3.50
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Capri Sun - $3.50
Capri Sun Roarin Waters - $3.50
Kool-Aid
Jammers
Welch's - $4.00
Mott's
- $.55 Printable Coupon
Langers
Propel
Gatorade Power Drink Mix
48 HOUR SALE (Saturday & Sunday)
Nature Sweet Cocktail Tomatoes, 12 oz
$2.49 each
Nabisco Ritz Crackers
$1.99
STOCK UP SALE
Buy 3 Participating Products (P&G, I think - have your P&G coupons ready!) at $8.99 in one transaction and get $6 Coupon for your next grocery purchase
CHILL-OUT AT HOME SALE
Buy $25 worth of Participating Products in one transaction and get $10 Coupon for your next purchase of frozen products.
Hot or Lean Pockets - $2.99
Safeway Select Ice Cream - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Safway Select Pizza - $4.99
Lucerne Novelties - $3.49
El Monterey Burritos - $7.00/2
Ben & Jerry Icecream - $3.99
Red Baron SIngle Serve Pizza - $6.00/2
Find a list of additional participating products at last week's post (Prices may vary).
GROCERIES
Safeway Corned Beef Brisket
$1.49/lb.
Fresh Pork Shoulder Blade Roast
$1.39/lb.
Forster Farms Whole Chicken
$1.19/lb.
Fresh Red Snaper Fillets
$5.99/lb.
Strawberry, 1lb.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free at $6.99
Frugal Price: $3.50 each
General Mills Lucky Charms, 11.8 oz
$2.99
- $.55 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.49
* Don't forget your own grocery bag & receive $.03 bag credit.
Times Supermarkets Deals in Oahu, Hawaii: March 11-17
Photo Credit: jpockele
GROCERIES
Head Cabbage (Local)
$.19
Yellow Corn (Local)
$.88/2
The Real McCoy Corned Beef Brisket
$1.99/lb.
* With min. purchase of $25 or more.
HOUSEHOLD
Febreeze Fabric Freshner
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
- $.50 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.99 or $4.49
PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
Stayfree Ultra & Maxi Pads, 16-24 ct.
$7.00/2
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.50
Carefree Panty Liners, 18-22 ct.
$.99
- $1.00 (Look for a coupon in Lucky & Parent Magazines (March 09'))
Listerne Mouth Wash, 500 ml. or 16 oz., selected varieties
$3.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (for Total Care)
Frugal Price: $1.99 (If Total Care is on sale)
* Do not forget your own grocery bag to get $.5 bag credit.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tipsy Tuesday: Make Your Own Swiffer Refills
This week I am sharing a tip on making your own swiffer refills ~.
I love my Swiffer! It certainly makes my housework so much easier. Who has time & energy to vacuum everyday. I don't, especially with my huge & noisy vacuum cleaner....
But what I don't love about Swiffer is that the refills are so expensive & wasteful.
Fiscal and Body Detox Month - March 2009
Photo Credit: Augapfel
The second week of March has already started, and I am embarrassed to make an announcement so late - I seriously need time-management tips.
This month, inspired by No-Spend Challenge @ the MotherLoad, & Two books I recently read - The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less
Safeway - Total: $6.98
10 lb. bag of Navel Orange - $4.99
3 lb. bag of Yellow Onions - $1.99
Honolulu's Chinatown - Total: 14.00
Watercress
Onions
Chives
Broccoli
Green Lettuces
Eggplants
Chinese yams
Zucchini
Seaweed
* Shops in Chinatown usually do not give out receipts, & I could not keep track of the prices.
Last Week's Total Spending: $20.98
As I earlier reported, Target opened in Hawaii. My husband & I stopped by the store last Saturday. Because of the detox challenge, however, we did NOT buy anything! Temptation was everywhere, though. They had some great store-brand products on sale and I loved their selection of hats and bags. Well, maybe next month....
I am also tempted to buy sardine cans at $.99 on sale at Longs Drugs - I know some people find it disgusting, but I love sardine cans! A lot of temptation & little willpower..... Hahaha :) Wish me luck!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Eat Better America $10 Coupon
I just received a Eat Better America coupon booklet.
The booklet contained the following coupons;
$1.00 Off Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables
$ 1.00 Off Any Cascadian Farm Products
* I am using these above 3 coupons at Safeway to take advantage of chill-out-at-home sale (Spend $25 and get $10 back deal).
$1.00 Off Two boxes Any Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn
$1.00 Off Two boxes Any Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn
$1.00 Off Eight Any Yoplait Yogurt Cups
$1.00 Off Fiber One Cereal
$1.00 Off Total Cereal
$1.00 Fiber One Yorgurt Multipacks
The booklet also include several easy and healty recipes, including Stuffed Chicken Parmesan, Homemade Pizza, Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Spinach Artichoke Dip, & Strawberries and Cream Pie.
Do you see anything you like? Request for your own coupon booklet by clicking the image above. Hurry, because quantities are limited.
Menu Plan Monday: March 9-15
It's time for menu planning! I realized that since I started menu planning, we have a lot less foods going to waste. I am also more motivated to try out new recipes. I am so loving it!
Because a friend invited us for dinner last Sunday, I did not cook "Spaghetti with Three Tomatoes." So I am forwarding this meal into this week.
BLT Sandwich for Tue's Lunch
Tue: Spaghetti with Three Tomatoes & salad
Fried Chicken for Wed's Lunch
Wed: Korean BBQ Fish (already marinated & frozen) & Dijon Cauliflower (I am going to use Broccoli, instead). * Recipe for Koren BBQ sauce
Leave some for Thur's LunchThur: Peppercorn Chicken with Lemon Spinach & salad
Leave some for Fri's Lunch
Fri: Tarte aux Sardines. * I'll use this pie crust recipe
Sat: Maguro Yamakake Don (Just a picture. I could not find a recipe).
Sun: Kimchi Soup
* Visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for more great menu ideas!
Longs Deals in Oahu, Hawaii: March 8 - 14
GROCERIES
Lion Coffee
Regular - $4.29
Decaf - $4.99
100% Kona - $7.99
Hawaiian Host Macadamias, Stand-up bags 11 oz.
$5.99
- $1.00/2 Coupon (available at store)
Frugal Price:$5.49 each wyb 2
Love's Molokai Sweet Bread
$3.49
Walgreens Deals- Oahu, Hawaii: March 8-14
REGISTER REWARDS
Buy $25 (Before Coupons) & Receive $10 Register Rewards
Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants
$11.00
- $5.00 Printable Coupon (Huggies Gentle Care Products)
- $3.00 Printable Coupon (Huggies Natural Fit Products)
Frugal Price: $6.00 ~ $8.00
Depend or Poise
$13.00
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Depend)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Poise)
Frugal Price: $11.00 ~ $12.00
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Target Deals in Oahu, Hawaii : 3/8-14
As I mentioned last week, Target opened 2 stores in Oahu, Hawaii last Wednesday. I visited a new store in Salt Lake (reported to be the biggest store in the US) yesterday (3/7/09). I posted a report on the new store w/ photos. Please check it out.
GROCERIES
15% Off All Archer Farms (Target Store Brand) Food & Drinks
- Examples of the products available -
Archer Farms Blueberry Granola w/ Flax Cereal, 23oz.
$4.50
Archer Farms Kiwi Watermelon or Lemon Raspberry Water, 4-pk
$2.29
Archer Farms Pineapple Peach Salsa, 16oz.
$2.50
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