Granola Bars
- 2/3 cup rolled oats, ground in a food processor to about ½ cup
- 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds, ground in a food processor to about 1/3 cup (omit if allergic, and add another 1/3 cup of ground oats instead)
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup crispy brown rice cereal (or Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Optional extra boost: 1/4 cup raisins or dried blueberries
> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square or 9-by-13 inch baking pan completely with foil and butter the foil (or spray with oil).
> I food process the almonds and oats together. Then pour it in a medium bowl with wheat germ, cereal, dry milk, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in the canola oil, honey, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips (and/or dried fruit, optional). Mix well, then pour into the prepared baking pan. Press down with palm of hand( I take a piece of wax paper to press down with), evenly distributing the mixture into the corners of the dish and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Check occasionally to prevent burning.
> Remove from the oven and using the foil to help you, lift the giant bar out of pan. Place on a flat surface and while still warm, cut into small bars.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze in plastic bags.
CVS: $5/$25 coupon after survey
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Free Gold Medal Whole Wheat Baking Cookbook
You can go here to view a free cookbook, Whole Wheat Baking, offered by Gold Medal.
It is great if you are trying to get some whole grains into your family's diet.
Thanks Saving Your Cents!
Read more...Free Cookie from Mrs. Fields
Go here to find a participating store near you!
Free Craft Events at AC Moore
Halloween is just around the corner....and AC Moore would like to help you and the kiddies get ready for it!! This week they are offering FREE Make N Take craft events for the you & the kiddies too!!
This Wednesday, 9/30 stop in your local AC Moore from 3-5 pm and create a Batty Treat Bag!! Just perfect to hold all those sweet treats they will be receiving real soon!
On Saturday, 10/3 stop into AC Moore from 3-5 pm to make a Halloween themed Dry Erase Board. Perfect to place in a locker or on a refrigerator, a great way to stay organized!
MORE Target Weekly Deals!
Here are some great games/toys. Stock up for b-days and/or Christmas
Leapster Software or Games - $18.00
~ Use $4.00/1 printable
Final = $14.00
LeapFrog Tag Reading System - $12.48
~ Use $10.00/1 printable
Final = $2.48
Hasbro Hungry Hippos Travel Game - $4.99 (If not in toys, try luggage dept.)
~ Use $4.00/1 printable
Final = $.99
-Coupon is valid for in-store purchases only, not for use online.
-This is a limited time offer, and we're only giving away a limited number of coupons, so get your coupon, save and smile!
You need to register first before you can print. Took about 2-3 minutes. By doing this, you'll get emails an future coupon savings. You also had to download their "coupon activator".
This coupon expires 12.20.2009.
Chick-Fil-A: Free Chicken and Corn Maze Admission

Maple Lane Farms in Greenback has a Corn Maze and this year it is the Chick-fil-A cow! You have to find your way through the cow!
On Oct. 6th from 5-8, every Chick-fil-a in Knoxville will be having a family night, giving away free 8 nuggets to kids and free chicken sandwiches to adults. Also, each kid that shows up that night will receive a coupon for a FREE admission to the corn maze! How fun is that??
Free Chiex Mix at Target
>> Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Knoxville Cuts for the Cure October 4th
Participating salons this year include:
Belleza Salon & Spa, 6209 Kingston Pike, 558-8424
European Body Works, 8042 Ray Mears Boulevard, 693-0485
Metropolis Hair Fashion, 6513 Kingston Pike, Suite I. 584-3033
Orange Curl Salon, 9337 Kingston Pike, Market Place, 693-3393
Twisted Scissors, 4928 Homberg Dr., 588-2311
Vibe, 5042 Kingston Pike, 558-8423
Thanks Gabe
Pillsbury Coupon
>> Monday, September 28, 2009
There are two new coupons available which will likely reach their print limit quickly.
Go here (or here in IE) to print a coupon for $1/1 any Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or Italian Meal Breads coupon. You can often find the small 5-count rolls on sale for $1 making them free after this coupon.
Thanks Money Saving Mom
Read more...Moms Best Oatmeal at CVS
Thanks to Thrifty Mommy for this info:
Check out this great deal on Mom's Best Oatmeal.
This week CVS has both the Quick Oats canisters and Instant Oats boxes On Sale for just $1.00 each. Use this $.75/1 printable coupon here and you end up paying just $.24 each!!! You can print 2 coupons.
The sale at CVS runs through this Saturday 10/3.
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Chili's Supports St. Jude Today
Monday, September 28th for the 6th Annual Donate Our Profits Day.
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale--Knoxville
I know some of you have gardens and both these would come in handy and at that price it is a frugalissa find... If you do not yet have a rain barrel or composter, or if you could use another, please pick yours up this weekend!
3 Ways to Score FREE Starbucks Coffee
FREE Starbucks Frappuccino coupon — Nominate a friend who deserves a Starbucks Frappuccino. Maybe they could nominate you for one in return? (Thanks, More Than Cents!)
FREE $5 Starbucks card credit — If you have an iPhone, you can receive a FREE $5 Starbucks credit when you download the new Starbucks Mobile Card app and reload you Starbucks card with $25 or more. I did this and was credited instantly!
Thanks Deal Seeking Mom
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Cheerios: $1 Coupon
$1 Hot Dogs at Earth Fare Today 4-7pm

From 4pm-7pm, Earth Fare in Turkey Creek and Bearden will be selling all natural hot dogs for $1 each.
At the Turkey Creek store, the hot dog sale will benefit Smoky Mtn RC&D Council . They will also have activities to help for kids and adults learn about soil and water, and help create a quilt for the Appalachian Quilt Trail.
All proceeds from the Bearden store will support Mobile Meals.
$5 off $25 at Walgreens- 2 day only

The coupon offer is only available in-store and is valid on 9/29 and 9/30.
Target Sales Week of 9/27
$2.50 California Pizza Kitchen For One
$8.99 Pampers Diapers (Jumbo Pack)
Babies R Us Coupon
>> Saturday, September 26, 2009
Walgreens Sale Week of September 27

Here are some deals this week.
$1.99 Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners (16 ct): $1.99
RR$1 Printable here
Net Price $.99 each $1 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
Register Reward Deals
$6.99 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz): $6.99 RR
$1.50 Printable here AND here
$1.50 in the 8/2 RP Insert (exp 9/27)
Net Price $5.50 each $1.50 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
$3.49 Emergenc-C Booster (2 pk): $3.49 RR
$1 in the October All You (exp 10/1)
Net Price $2.49 each $1 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
$3 Oral B Advantage 1-2-3 Toothbrush: $3 RR
$.75 in the 9/27 P&G Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $2.25 each $.75 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
$2.49 Robitussin DM To Go (2 pk): $2.49 RR FREE after RR!
$1 Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops: $1 RR
$.50 in the October All You (exp 11/7)
$.35 in the 9/27 SS Insert (exp 11/7)
Net Price $.50 – $.65 each FREE after coupons/RR!
$4 Theraflu Cold, Cough, Flu or Sinus Relief (8.3 oz – 6 ct) Vapor Patch (6 ct): $4 RR (purchase 2)
$2 Printable here
PLUS $2 in the Walgreens Healthy Savings Coupon Booklet
Net Price FREE $4 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
$10 Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups: $2.50 RR (purchase 2)
$1 in the 8/30 P&G Insert (exp 9/31)
$2 in the 9/13 RP Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $8 – $9 each $13.50 – $15.50 total after coupons/RR!
$2.99 Chapstick Fresh Effects (.15 oz): $2.99 RR FREE after RR!
$2 Dentek Floss (55 yd) or Floss Picks (35 ct): $2 RR
$1 Printable at SmartSource
Net Price $1 each $1 Money-Maker after coupons/RR!
$7.99 Venus Razor System: $4 RR
$2 in the 8/16 RP Insert (exp 9/30)
$2 in the 9/27 P&G Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $5.99 each $1.99 each after coupons/RR!
$8.99 Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System: $6 RR
$2 in the 8/16 RP Insert (exp 9/30)
$2 in the P&G $120 in Savings Booklet (rebate ended)
$4 in the 9/27 P&G Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $4.99 – $6.99 each FREE – $.99 each after coupons/RR!
$2.99 Herbal Essences Hair Care: $2 RR
$1 in the 8/23 RP Insert (exp 9/30)
$1 in the 9/13 RP Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $1.99 each FREE after coupons/RR!
Check out Mommy Snacks for more deals this week.
CVS Week of September 27
Here are the deals for this week at CVS.
Here are some highlights I see.
Sunday – Monday – Tuesday ONLY
$7.99 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz): $7 ECB.
Limit 1
$1.50 Printable here AND here$1.50 in the 8/2 RP Insert (exp 9/27)
Net Price $6.50 each FREE after coupons/ECB!
$1 Wrigley’s Slimpack Gum (10-15 ct): $1 ECB (purchase 3).
Limit 1
B1G1 FREE in the 6/28 SS Insert (exp 9/28)
Net Price $.50 each FREE after coupons/ECB!
$3.49 Scope Outlast Mint/Peppermint (750 mL) or Toothpaste (5.8 oz): $1.50 ECB.
Limit 12
$.75 in the 8/30 P&G Insert (exp 9/30)$.75 in the 9/27 P&G Insert (exp 10/31)
Net Price $2.75 each $1.25 each after coupons/ECB!
Thanks Mommy Snacks go to her site for more deals
Frugalissa's healthy lunch ideas on WBIR
If you are in the TN area and would like to buy a bento box/Laptop Lunch system that was shown on the news segment. My friend Sunny sells them at her store Cutie Tooties. She is a wealth of info and very helpful. She has her website as well as a local store. Check her out.
Fruglissa on Healthy Lunches
Pasta salad
-mini bow tie pasta
-chopped up cherry tomatoes
-chopped up olives
Toss w/ Italian dressing
Cantaloupe
Crackers
Chips and salsa
Bento Box 2
Turkey and cheese roll ups
-take sliced mozzarella and sliced turkey and roll secure with a toothpick or stick pretzel
Carrots with ranch dressing
Pretzels
Mandarin oranges
Bento Box 3
Chicken and cheese pita
-chop chicken and cheese and put it in pita. Can add veggies to this too.
Yogurt with frozen strawberries
Snap Pea Crisps
Pears
Bento Box 4
Pizza bagels
-take a mini bagel slice in half and spread pizza sauce and chop up a mozzarella cheese stick and pepperoni then put on top of sauced bagel then take the top of the bagel to make a sandwich.
Cucumbers w/ Caesar dressing
Grapes
Popcorn
Great Ideas
Some good reads for the weekend
Go here for ideas on stocking up your freezer with ready made meals.
Go here to learn how to make foaming hand soap.
Go here for an idea on a tomato soup ready to pull out of the freezer.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Babies R Us: Baby Einstein DVD’s $4.99/ea
Full details on the deal can be found here.
Thanks Baby Goodbuys!
On the News again in the morning.....
>> Friday, September 25, 2009
Freebies Roundup
Here are some great freebies.
The New Yorker is offering a free 2010 Calendar Poster.
Sign up to receive a free Paradise Island Popcorn sample.
Kids can get a free meal with the Perkins Birthday Club.
Get a free Sweetfire Chicken at Panda Express with this coupon.
Download 10 free songs for kids here.
Sign up to receive a free Kotex Overnight sample.
Get a free Pepsi Max & Sunflower Seeds at Kum & Go with this printable coupon.
Avery Dennision is offering free White Shipping Labels.
Sign up for a free Debt-free Holidays Handbook.
Get a free pack of Smucker’s Uncrustables starting 9/28/09.
See the previous freebie roundups for more free sample offers that are still available!
This week’s freebie roundup is courtesy of The Freebie Blogger.
Two New Free DVD Codes for Redbox
Each code can be used once per debit/credit card.
Have a great weekend!!!
Frugalissa Special
(click on image to enlarge)Just in time for Christmas Daisy May Photography is offering a Frugalissa Special!
Email ehopecox@yahoo.com for more details or
Saturday, 9/26: Free Admission to National Parks/Zoos and Museums
Sept 26 is National Public Lands Day and all 391 National Parks will be offering free admission. It is in honor of a large volunteer effort to clean up the parks. Enjoy a day of service and celebration.
You can get more information HERE..Don't forget Sept 26 is also free museum day around the country. Several zoos are also included.
Thanks My Frugal Adventure
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Vons Triple Deals
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Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic – Saturday, Sept. 26
Free Hershey’s 2010 Calendar
Planning to bake this holiday season. Would you like a free calendar after rebate?? If so Hershey is giving away a calendar and coupons inside if you go HERE and fill out the rebate form and send it off.
To get the calendar you’ll need to mail the rebate form with 4 UPC Symbols from Hershey’s, Reese’s, or Heath Baking Chips, Hershey’s Baking Bars or Cocoa.
Half off today and Saturday at Goodwill

I had heard about this from a couple friends....They all said the last Friday and Saturday of every month you receive 50% off all merchandise at Goodwill.
You never know what you will find at Goodwill. I am not a Goodwill shopper but I have a few friends that always score there so maybe today I will go check it out.
You can go here to check all their locations.
If you live out of the area. Call your local one to make sure they participate.
Free Copycat Restaurant Recipes eBook
>> Thursday, September 24, 2009

I just found this website last week and I have started perusing it....there are quite a few reci's that I can now make it home. Like Olive Garden's salad dressing....yummy!
Go here to download a free ebook with 27 Restaurant Copycat Recipes.
Walmart Deals: September 23-29
It looks like Walmart has quite a few freebies for you this week! A big thanks to Christina at Centsible Savings for these deals below!
**As always, keep in mind that prices and coupon amounts will vary slightly by region.
Note: If you are having trouble with your Wal-Mart not accepting printable coupons, you can print out corporate coupon policy here, which clearly states that they will accept printable coupons. If neither the cashier or manager will accept the printable coupons after you have kindly showed them the policy, you may want to call Wal-Mart’s corporate offices.
New deals:
Tide packets (travel size) – $0.97
Use $1.00 off any size coupon from 8/30 PG (exp. 9/30)
FREE after coupon
Johnson and Johnson Buddies Soap Bars -$0.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 9/13 RP (exp. 12/15)
FREE after coupon
Bengay Patches -$1.50
Use $2.00/1 coupon from 8/2 SS (exp. 11/30)
FREE + possible overage after coupon
KY trial size -$2.57
Use $3/1 coupon from 6/22 RP
FREE + possible overage after coupon
Reach toothbrushes 2 pk – $2.00
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 SS
FREE after coupon
Reach Floss – $0.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 8/2 SS (exp. 12/31)
FREE after coupon
Hartz Crunch N’ Clean Cat Treats – $1.98
Use $2.00/1 coupon from 8/30 SS (exp. 10/11)
Free after coupon
Clean & Clear (travel size)- $0.97
Use the $1.00/1 coupon from 8/2SS (exp. 10/18)
FREE after coupon
(you can also get these free at CVS if you need a filler)
Glade Fragrance Collection soy candles (4.9 oz) – $3.00
Use $3.00 coupon from the August issue of All You magazine
Or use $3.00 printable coupon
FREE after coupon
StarKist pouches -$0.89
Use $1.00/2 printable
$0.39 after the coupon!
Jello Gelatin 3 oz- $0.50
Use $1.00/3 coupon from 7/26 SS (exp. 9/30)
$.50 for 3 after coupon Read more...
Boston Market: Free Kids Meals (w/ Adult Entree)
Huggies Pull-Ups Flushable Wipes
FREE Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
If you use this coupon $2/1 Honey Bunches of Oats It is FREE!!!
Cold Stone Creamery Worlds Largest Ice Cream Social
>> Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 24th 5-8pmFREE 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Creation™ with a Donation
Donate and receive a 3 oz. sample of Jack’s Creation.
Clearance deals around Knoxville
>> Sunday, September 20, 2009
I got a tip from a fellow reader that Belk has some good clearance. It is 30% off what the last markdown price is.
Then I was driving by the Old Navy by West Town Mall and their clearance is 50% off the last ticket price.
This is a great way to stock up on clothes for next Spring/Summer. Read more...
Duck Duck Goose Last day-Monday 9/22 HALF OFF DAY
Monday is 1/2 off day from 10am-8pm so make sure you check it out and score some deals.NEW EXCITING LOCATION!!!
They moved to the former Kmart next to West Town Mall! Join over 1,200 consigners for East Tennessee's largest consignment event! 85,000 square feet of space!!!
You'll find INCREDIBLE DEALS on GREAT QUALITY items for kids.
Go to Duck Duck Goose for all the details!
Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Roast
>> Saturday, September 19, 2009
This is on my weekly meal plan for the next week. I cannot wait to make it as it sounds delish. I am all about fast, easy and healthy....bonus it is a crock pot meal even better.
Ingredients
2.2 lb. beef roast
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs.)
1-2 tsp cinnamon
Butter or margarine, if you prefer!
Green Beans
Directions
1. Place beef roast in the slow cooker.
2. In small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the beef roast. Set slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours.
3. Cut slits into sweet potatoes. Place in glass baking dish with 1/4 inch of water and cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft and cooked through. Cooking time can vary depending on thickness of the sweet potatoes. Serve with some sprinkles of cinnamon and butter/margarine if you prefer.
4. Wash and cut stems from green beans. Steam in stovetop steamer, or in microwavable dish with water, covered in plastic.
5. Serve Zesty BBQ Beef Roast with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans.
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