Menu Plan by reader Linda from Bellevue, WA. I love to read, cook, eat, and spend time with my family. I'm a self taught cook. My mom did not enjoy cooking and probably hoped I would have a chef when I got older. I'm always learning how to improve my skills. We're a household of three adults: my husband, my dad, and me. My Dad is a diabetic so most of my meals are low carb (under 50 carbs a meal). We're also trying to eat more whole foods. I work full-time, so I also love quick meals and my Crockpot. I also love to save money by buying in bulk. Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday Breakfast: Hard boiled eggs, Blueberry Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s low-carb & diabetic-friendly menu plan (2/10)
What I learned from my kids about family fun
The post was originally published a couple of years ago. I thought it would be some timely encouragement as many of us in the Pacific Northwest are heading full steam into summer. Guest Post by Kari Patterson “What would you like to do?” It was Family Day. Every Saturday we set aside our chores and pressing needs and commit a full day to rest, refreshment, recreation, renewal, and fun. This day was sunny, and I was eager to make plans for some serious family fun. I leaned forward in my lawn chair, looked at my three-year-old daughter, and asked her again. “What would you like to do?” “BUTTERFLY!!” She squealed, oblivious to my question. She ran as Keep Reading
Walgreens: Mitchum or Lady Mitchum FREE + $2 moneymaker!
Howard let us know about a sweet moneymaker at Walgreens on Mitchum antiperspirants. Here's how to do the deal: Mitchum or Lady Mitchum antiperspirants on sale $3 Buy 2, get $4 Register Reward Use (2) $2/1 coupon from 1/12 SS insert Pay $2, get $4 RR FREE after coupon + $2 moneymaker Don't forget about the deal on Hershey's Spreads. Might make for a great Valentine's day treat. Find more Walgreens deals here. Get the exhaustive list of Walgreens coupon match-ups with a printable list feature here. Keep Reading
Rite Aid: Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration products as low as $2.49
If you are a Burt's Bees fan, you can pair a few high value coupons with a good sale this week at Rite Aid to score some inexpensive products. While these may not be free or super cheap like we love, these are high quality products that don't go on heavy discount all that often. Coupons to print: Use $3/1 Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration coupon or $1.50/1 Burt’s Bees Body Lotion coupon or here Use $1.50/1 Burt’s Bees Lip Color Rite Aid store coupon (under Exclusive Deals) Through February 15th, if you spend $15 or more on Burt's Bees products, you will get a $5 +UP Reward. Since these products are not on sale, your Wellness+ discount will kick Keep Reading
FREE Classico alfredo sauce when you buy 3 Classico sauces coupon
Classico Sauce Coupon Print off this new FREE Classico alfredo sauce when you buy 3 Classico sauces coupon. Paid this coupon with a sale and it's a great way to stock up on a sauces for cheap. Remember, you can typically print two coupons per computer. Find more printable coupons here. Looking for a specific coupon? Search the Frugal Living NW Coupon Database! Keep Reading
One-year subscription to Sparkle World Magazine for $13.99 today only (2/10)
Get a one-year subscription to Sparkle World Magazine for just $13.99 today only (2/10). Use the code FRUGALNW at checkout and your total will drop from $24.99 to $13.99. Sparkle World is a magazine for girls ages 3 and up. This magazine subscription features Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Angelina Ballerina, and more as they open a world of excitement and learning for your little princess. Each issue is packed with stories, sparkling projects, a pull-out workbook and a poster. You may get up to a five year subscription at this price (new or renewal). This deal will expire at 8:59 pm Pacific tonight. Keep Reading
Target Deals for February 9-15
Here are the best deals at Target this week. Target prices vary by store and region. Some deals are unadvertised and may or may not be found in your store. Find the full list of this week's Target deals, including a printable list feature, here. There are several ways to maximize your savings at Target: Combine a Target store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon. You can find Target coupons here. You can sign up for Target Mobile coupons which are delivered to your smart phone. These coupons are Target store coupons, so you can stack a manufacturer’s coupon with them. To use your mobile coupons, you pull them up on your phone at checkout and Keep Reading