Where I've Been....

I'm so sorry I haven't been able to post regularly lately.  

Unfortunately, I have been very ill.  I am having a great deal of trouble with my eyes and vision among other things.  This means very little or no reading, so there is no deal hunting for me.  

Of course, I'd love to have any positive thoughts or prayers you could send our way.  We are awaiting quite a few test results and I'll be meeting with a specialist/surgeon this upcoming week.  While I'm confident in my doctors, the fear of the unknown is always the worst.  


My husband, family, and friends have been the best taking care of me and the kids - but I'm hoping and praying I can be back to my old self in no time.  

Until then, I hope you'll understand.  

I can't wait to be back to bringing you all the best deals as soon as possible.  

Lauren

Restaurant.com - 60% OFF! (Selling Out Quick!!)

Alrighty folks!  I know that some of the local restaurants are sold out by the time these are marked down to 80% - so go ahead and grab them while they are HOT (and 60% OFF is a great deal)!  

Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse and Wasabi Japanese Steak House only have a few certificates left - so if you're interested you better hurry!

 Use these great gift certificates to make for a cheap lunch date or dinner out....Not to mention, they would make a great birthday gift!

Paying only $4 for a $25 gift certificate is a steal -Get 70% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code DINE at checkout now through 3/27/11. 

Hurry and grab yours now to get the best selection - before all the best restaurants are sold out!

Read more about how we use these great discounts here (including our favorite local restaurants)!  

FREE Quart Glidden Paint - Tonight!

Here's a nice little FREEBIE starting at 12:01am EST!

Just click here and you can choose a FREE quart of interior paint in eggshell finish of any of the 306 timeless colors available in the Glidden paint color palette!  

This sample will be available to the first 200,000.  

I have a small toy chest I've been thinking of painting, and this will be just enough paint.  Hey....ya can't beat FREE!  

Click here to get your FREE quart tonight at midnight!  

Thanks, Swaggrabber!

Printer Alert - $1/2 Coca-Cola Products!

Hurry over and print this RARE coupon for $1/2 20oz Coca-Cola Products!  

Remember to hit your back button to print twice.  

This one will make for some great deals for sure!

Print your coupon here!  

Thanks, PrintableCouponsandDeals!

Facebook FREEBIES Today!

There are a few great FREEBIES today on Facebook you can grab if you haven't yet....

Clairol is giving away 25,000 FREE boxes of Natural Instincts Vibrant or Natural Instincts today at noon (EST).  Just head over and "like" them on Facebook to grab yours.  

Tide is giving away another 20,000 FREE samples of Tide Stain Release today at 6pm (EST).  Just head over and "like" them on Facebook to get yours.  This is only for those who haven't gotten this FREE sample yet - so if you got one back in April, you won't be eligible.  I will say - I got mine and this is one of the most generous samples I've seen this year.  Thanks, Tide!  

Stamp Out Hunger Today!

Did you eat breakfast this morning?  Feed your family dinner last night?  This is a small thing that I'm so grateful for.  Hunger is a real problem in Amercia. 

 As of 2009, more than 50 million Americans live in food in-secure homes.  More than 50 million?!  In America?!  This is a real issue, folks - but today you can help.    

Today (5/14) is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  Just place some non-perishable food items in a bag and leave it at your mailbox today.  Your letter carrier will pick it up for you and deliver it to local food banks or pantries.  

It's that easy - you don't even have to leave your home!  

Another great reason why I love couponing is that it allows our family to give back more.  Our pantry is full, and our wallets aren't quite as empty as they used to be - so giving back is easier than ever.  

We've already packed up our bag.  Have you?

I'd also encourage all of you to head over and check out  Couponing For Community.  You'll get a great chance to see how everyone is making a difference! 

 There has been a huge uproar over couponers not giving back and "hoarding" since the original airing of Extreme Couponing.  This  just goes to show that most of us are giving back and helping more than ever!  

Bi-Lo Bargain Meal of the Week - Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

What You'll Need:

1 1/2 - 2 lbs Chicken Leg Quarters

Southern Home Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters - 89¢/lb

1 bottle Barbecue Sauce 

Kraft Barbecue Sauce - 99¢

USE 55¢ OFF from Kraft Food & Family Booklet

MAKES IT FREE

1 sliced Green Pepper

Green Peppers - 89¢ each

1 can Crushed Pineapple

Libby's Pineapple - $1

This is about as easy as it gets!  First, spray down your slow cooker with Pam -trust me, it will make clean-up much cleaner!  Then add your chicken, barbecue sauce, and juice from the pineapple and cook on low for 4-6 hours.  During the last hour or two of cooking, add pineapple and green pepper.  Serve over rice.  

Totally optional - but I always take the skin off of the chicken before making this recipe (it's just a little to greasy for my taste if I leave it on).

EASY SIDE

BirdsEye Steamfresh Veggies BOGO @ $2.79 ($1.39)

USE 35¢ OFF printable

MAKES IT 69¢!

I served this with brocolli last time I made it, and the sauce is super good on top!