Jan 29, 2010

Annie's Monthly Secret Code--January

Did you request a free calendar from Annie's Homegrown? The offer was made several months ago. I just received my calendar in the mail.

On each month of the calendar is a secret code. This can be used each month at Annie's website to unlock "special content and suprises".

If you didn't get the calendar, then don't worry! You can download a .pdf version HERE.

Just go HERE to enter your secret code.

January's code is: Bernie0110 (you can guess the code for the next 11 months, wink!)

This month, the surprise is a giveaway for a year's supply of cereal or a set of cereal bowls.

In a few days, we can find out what Feb. brings!

BTW, Go HERE to print a $.50/1 coupon for anyone Annie's product.
Is it just me? I can't stand the e-centive coupons! I can remember if I printed them, and then it wastes my ink and paper printing that I exceeded my limit. Why can't it just tell me that without printing?!

Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day

Are you swagging today? I got a 5 swag-bill last week. Just one so far today.
Go HERE if you are new to Swag Bucks.

I will try to share some Swag tips I have found over the last few months soon.

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Walmart, Great Place for Whole Wheat Flour?!

I have switched to using Whole Wheat pastry flour in just about everything I make.
I am always on the search for a quality flour--but at a good price.

This is a YMMV situation, but the Walmart I visit carries a product called:

Wheat Montana, Bronze Chief 100% Whole Wheat Flour

The packaging makes claims of Chemical Free, GMO Free, nothing added...

It is not labeled as pastry flour, but it is of finer ground than the wheat pastry flour I was buying in bulk.

It usually sells for less than $5 for a 5-lb bag (about $4.85?). However, last time I bought some, I decided to stock up and buy 2 bags. It rang up at $3.32 for a 5-lb bag!!!! Fantastic price for great flour.

So keep yours eyes open. You might ask if your store can start carrying it if they currently don't.

Fresh Bread in 30 minutes-- Breadsticks!

I am often a procrastinator--particularly when it comes to dinner. The several hours involved with baking fresh bread is often a lofty goal, but I usually don't remember until 1/2 an hour before it is time to eat.

Because of this, I have taken to making breadsticks as an accompaniment to pastas, soups or other dishes that like a side of bread.

The below recipe was taken from a book whose name I don't remember. It is an easy, fast and delicious recipe. I use 100% wheat flour with good results.


Quick Breadsticks

1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 - 3/4 cup water or milk
coarse salt (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in food processor and pulse to combine. Add the oil and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. With the machine running, pour 1/2 - 3/4 cup of cold water or milk through the feed tube and process until the dough comes together.

4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out about 1/8" thick. Sprinkle with salt if you like--I usually press it in a bit. Cut into 1/2 - 3/4" wide strips as long or short as you like. Then twist strips into rustic looking sticks. (grab each end and twist in opposite directions)

5. Place the sticks on an ungreased baking sheet and press ends onto the sheet if they start to unravel. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

Additions: you can add a spoonful of pesto, or throw in a clove of garlic and chop with the flour.

Pampers 3-Pack Sample Available--won't last long.

Go HERE and sign up for a 3-Pack Sample of Pampers new Dry Lock Cruisers.

I wonder if that means 3 diapers or 3 packs of diapers?

Britax Diplomat on Closeout at Diapers.com, possibly $135

Diapers.com has the Britax Diplomat convertible car seat for $170 (reg. $260).
They price match, so go HERE to get info on how to price match. You can email them this link to bring the price down to $150. They usually do this within about 5 minutes.
Same deal with the Roundabout!! Search at the AlbeeBaby link above and it is $149 there!

Then, add a package of diapers to your order and use coupon code SEARCH10. (you can use any diapers--even Earth's Best, etc.) This saves $10 for orders over $49. (depending on the price of the diapers you add, they could be free)

Plus, go through Bing for cashback!! It should be 10% for carseats, so another $15 off!
Bing can be tricky, so you may want to take screenshots when you go through Bing to Diapers.com, to prove you went through their link. I did this exact same process when I ordered a carseat last year and I did receive the cashback. However, my experience with Bing has been hit or miss lately.

All this plus free shipping! Remember, your results may vary.

Also, after you order, go and print this rebate form. It is for a free subscription for Parenting, HOWEVER, and the bottom there are instructions for submitting it for a $14.97 rebate instead! (I actually submitted for this rebate awhile ago with Amazon, but it hasn't come yet. Here's hoping!)

Of course all of these tips would work on any purchase at diapers.com!

Thanks SD

Side note: When I got my closeout carseat last year, it was already two years old--it had been in a warehouse that long. I called diapers.com and they took another $25 off the price--after asking for a manager. However, not everyone ordering those carseats got older models. Just keep that in mind. Also, the more you fiddle with an order, the more unreliable Bing becomes. Hopefully it would all go through without a hitch!

Free Yoplus Coupon From Betty Crocker

If you go HERE and sign up for Betty Crocker's newsletter, you will receive a coupon via mail for a Yoplait Yoplus Yogurt. This is for new subscribers only.

You can also join the Betty Crocker community where there are other coupons you can access and print.

Yoplus is our favorite non-organic yogurt. It seems to have less sugar than a lot of other yogurts. I often get it for husband, as it is always VERY cheap or even free.

Jan 28, 2010

Qdoba -- Win a Free Meal

Here's another chance for free food!
Go HERE to play Qdoba's instant win game. You can enter everyday. ]Also, you can enter once per email address. Be advised, when you win a coupon, it expires 2 days after winning.
If you win, you receive a coupon for a free Craft2 meal with the purchase of another entree.

Ruby Tuesday- So Connected

If you have not signed up for Ruby Tuesday's So Connected Club, you might want to do so.
I received an invitation by email for a quick survey. In return, I received coupon for $10 off Two Entrees.

They are offering 3-course meals for Valentine's Day for $19.99 per person. Feb 12-14

However, since my coupon expires Feb. 7, we may have to celebrate a week early!
 
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