Frugal in Paradise

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Coco's Top Ten List of Free Samples

1. Crest Whitestrips (& $7.00 Coupon)

2. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

* I can't wait to try this!!

3. Huggies Soft Skin Baby Wipes

4. Murad Sleep Reform Serum (http://murad.com/lucky1 - Copy and Paste the link)

5. Viva Paper Towel

6. Paul Mitchell Shampoo

7. The Republic of Tea

8. A free subscription to Woman's Day

9. A free subscription to Elle Decor

10. Origine 10-night sample of Night Health Bedtime Balm

Omelette with Rice (Omurice)

* This was not on my menu plan, but I had leftover rice in my fridge. So I improvised.

Serves: 2

Total Time: 30 mins.

INGREDIENTS:

~Rice~

2 Cups Cooked White/Brown Rice (If using leftover rice, heat it up in microwave for approx. 2 mins.)

1 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast Halve

4 Tbs. Tomato Ketchup

1/2 Onion, minced

1 Cup of Frozen Vegetables (Corn, Carrots, etc.)

Salt & Black Pepper

1 Tbs. Olive Oil (or Canola oil)

1 med. Clove of Garlic, peeled and minced (Optional)

~Sauce~ * You can just use plain Ketchup as sauce and not make this sauce.

1 Tbs. White Wine

4 Tbs. Ketchup

2 Tbs. Japanese Worcestershire Sauce (or demi graze sauce)

Sal & Black Pepper

~Omelette~

3 Eggs, beaten

1 tsp. Mayonnaise

1 tbs. Olive Oil (or Canola Oil)

Salt

1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant (If you are using garlic). Add the chicken and cook until opaque throughout. Add the rice and toss until heated through. Add the ketchup and toss about 1 mins. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the rice mixture into the half and mound it on plates.

2. In the same skillet (do not wash), heat the white wine. Scrape and what's left on the skillet. Bring to a boil. Add the ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.

3. In a small bowl, mix the egg with the mayonnaise. Heat a small skillet (or non-stick pan) over a low-medium heat and coat with a little oil. Add 1/2 of the egg and rapidly swirl it around. Cook on low heat for about a minute, until the egg is set. Using a spatula, transfer the egg over the rice mound on the plate. Repeat with the remaining egg. Serve with the sauce (or tomato ketchup.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Honolulu Longs Drug Deals 2/15-21

GROCERIES

Coral Chunk Light Tuna

$.83

Frugal Price: $.83

Golden Grain Mission Pasta

$.99

Frugal Price: $.99

Pringles Potato Chips

$3.00/3

- $.30/3 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 2/28/09)

Frugal Price: $.90 each

Jif Peanut Butter

$2.19

- $1.00/3 (Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)

Frugal Price: $1.86 each

HEALTH

Nature Made, Vitamins, Herbs & Minerals

Various

- $1.00 Printable Coupon

Frugal Price: Various

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

Johnson & Johnson, Baby Cream, No More Tangles Shampoo, Baby Oil, Baby Powder, Baby Shampoo, Baby Bubble Bath & Wash, Baby Wash, Baby Lotion, Washcloth

$2.79

- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Click Left Side Bar)

Frugal Price: $1.79

Carefree Pantiliners

$.99

- $.50 Printable Coupon OR

- $1.00 (Self Feb 2009, Marie Claire Feb&March 2009, Shape Feb 2009, & Cosmopolitan Feb 2009)

Frugal Price: Free to $.45

Stayfree Maxi Pads

$2.99

- $1.00 Printable Coupon

Frugal Price: $1.99