In 2 Saving: October 2008

This dish is hearty, easy, and makes a lot. I make it healthy by using very lean ground beef and brown rice, but feel free to tweak it to fit your family's tastebuds. Props to Mary Hunt at Debt-Proof Living for the idea for this meal; I tweaked it to make it "mine," but her idea was the basis for it.

1# lean ground beef, browned and (if necessary), drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 can seasoned, diced tomatoes (either Ro-Tel or Italian-style)
2 pkts taco seasoning
4 cups beef broth (may substitute 4 c. boiling water + 4 bouillon cubes)
1 box instant brown (may use white) instant rice -- 14 oz.

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Place beef, corn, beans, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a large pan (I use an electric skillet), combine well. Add beef broth and stir well. Heat contents on medium-high and add entire 14 oz box of instant rice, stirring well. Cover the dish and allow contents to cook on med-low for 30-35 min (or until all liquid is absorbed by rice). Sprinkle with shredded cheese, serve with sour cream & hot sauce, as desired.

~Sue

Stick Another Stone in the Pot

We can clip coupons, shop sales, and turn down thermostats all in an effort to save money. But what do we do with the food items we procured on-sale, with (doubled) coupons, and that don't shove our utility bills through the roof?

I've got answers. And recipes. One of my passions is creating hearty meals that are budget-friendly and taste good; most of them will feed a family of 4 at least twice (or provide enough leftovers for a few days worth of lunches). All of them are tasty and healthy.

Check out the new category and new recipes as I add 'em. :)

Happy cooking!

~Sue

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Rite Aid Printable Coupon

You can print a Rite Aid coupon for $5 off $25 here. The coupon doesn't expire until 12-31-08.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

My Walgreens Trip on Friday

I bought 6 bottles of softsoap body wash + a crossaction oral-B toothbrush and a cheese snack pack.

Softsoap is on sale for $3.49 x 6 = $20.94

Crossaction Oral-B toothbrush = $4.49

cheese snack pack = $1*

total = $26.43

- $5 off $20 or more.

- $6 (6 x $1 off each softsoap bodywash in EasySaver catalog).

- $15 in rr from previous purchases.

total cost = $1.66 (including taxes) used my walgreens gift card from Walgreens rebates and received

- $10 in rr for buying 5 or more softsoap body washes.

- $4.49 in rr for Crossaction Oral-B toothbrush.

*If you have them scan the $5 off $20 coupon first, you won't have to purchase this. They scanned the easysaver coupon first for me before I could stop them. :(

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Another Walgreens Coupon Good this Weekend Only

Here the link to a coupon for Walgreens good only this Friday and Saturday at Walgreens. http://www.walgreens.com/hotbuys/default.jsp?ec=hn601_getcoupon

$5 off $20.

Happy Shopping. :)

Colleen