June 30, 2016
Soles with Goals: 682.52 miles reported!
Tanktopandtennisshoegirl.com was born one year ago today. It was the product of my aunt’s suggestion that I start a blog/website sharing my bargain hunting prowess. Over the past 365 days, the blog has expanded well beyond its initial scope. I’m particularly excited about our walking/running team, Soles with Goals.
Of course cake is my favorite part of any birthday, so I celebrated with a cupcake.
Sid celebrated too–perhaps a bit too much.
June 29, 2016
Soles with Goals: 661.02 miles reported!
Happy Happy Birthday to My Big Brother Today!
Deals of the Day:
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only (in-store): $2.50 Flag Tees
Fareway
Kraft Cheese Shreds, Chunks, etc. 2 for $4
Festival Foods
Fresh Bi-Color Sweet Corn $.15 (with store coupon)
Festival Gallon Milk $1.48 (with store coupon)
Festival Grade A Large Eggs 18 ct $.68 (with store coupon)
7-Up, A&W, etc. 12 Pack $2.48 (with store coupon)
Gordy’s
Land O Lakes Dips & Sour Cream 16 oz $.68 each (with clipless coupon)
Fresh Bi-Color Sweet Corn $.15 each
Dole Coleslaw Mix 14 oz $.68
Fresh Ground Beef Family Packs $2.68 per lb
Hormel Little Sizzlers 12 oz $.98 plus earn $.02 off per gallon Gas Rewards
Pepsi Products $2.48 plus receive 1 FREE admission ticket with purchase of 3
Bakery’s Cookie Sale $.10 each
Kemp’s Ice Cream Scound 48 oz $2.48 (with clipless coupon)
Senior Discount Days: Every Monday Seniors Receive 5% Off Entire Order
$.05 back when you reuse your Gordy’s paper bags
H-E-B
Fresh Sweet Corn 8 for $1
- $.25 any brand fresh corn Ibotta rebate
Fresh Blueberries pint $.97
Dreyer’s Ice Cream 48 oz $2.48 (with in-store coupon)
- $.25 any brand ice cream Ibotta rebate
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat, 16 oz roll $1.88 (limit 2)
- $.25 any brand ground beef Ibotta rebate
Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies 9.5-13 oz $.88 (with Fuel Saver Card)
Coke 12 Pack 4/$10 (must purchase 4)
Pepsi 12 Pack 4/$10 (must purchase 4)
Family Size Lay’s Potato Chips $1.48 (limit 2)
- $1.00 Lay’s Chips & Pepsi Combo Ibotta rebate
Hy-Vee Grade A Fresh Large Eggs 12 ct $.67
Kraft Cool Whip 8 oz $.88
Blue Ribbon Classics by Blue Bunny Ice Cream 4 qt pail $3.99
- $.25 any brand ice cream Ibotta rebate
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sweet Blueberries 6 oz $.88
Sales vary by location. Check your local ads.
June 28, 2016
Soles with Goals: 639.92 miles reported!
I had to make an emergency run to the grocery store this morning. Word to the wise, don’t ever make homemade salsa if you don’t have any tortilla chips in the house! Late yesterday afternoon, I decided it was time to take care of the tomatoes Sid worked so hard on to help ripen. I washed them thoroughly and then dipped them in boiling water to ease the peeling process. After the salsa boiled 45 minutes, I was confident the tomatoes were cat funk free. I have to admit, it is the best Coco Farms Garden Fresh Salsa I have ever made. Perhaps it was Sid’s help that made this batch extra delicious. Opting for my brother’s favorite salsa dipping chips, I finally enjoyed the garden fresh salsa on tortilla strips for lunch today. Num!
Deals of the Day:
FREE Emergency Medical Information Kit
Click the above link to request your FREE emergency medical information kit. This is an especially good idea for seniors. The kit includes medical information forms, a freezer-safe pouch, and a magnet to put on the fridge to alert EMS that your information is in the freezer in case of emergency.
Kmart Freebie Saturday
July 2: FREE 4th of July stickers for kids 12 and under. While supplies last. Limit 1.
June 27, 2016
Soles with Goals: 609.22 miles reported!
The Frog Days of Summer: As I watched the sun begin to go down last night, I thought it might be a nice time to go outside for some fresh air and to let Sid play. I checked the current temperature on my phone and decided 93 degrees was still too hot. This morning, upper 70s sounded much more appealing, but the humidity was terrible. I’ve been hearing of lovely 75 degree days up north which sound amazing. If you recall the days I was reveling in the beautiful early spring weather and being sent pictures of snow from Wisconsin and Missouri, the tables have definitely turned. It is now your time to enjoy gorgeous weather while we’re getting scorched. I did manage to walk the yard this morning while Sid played with his baby frog friend. If you look closely in the picture, you might be able to see it just to the right of his paw going in for the smack.
Deals of the Day:
Coke or Dr Pepper 2-Liter Bottle
Sale Price at CVS $.99
Save $.24 with an Instant Coupon from the in-store Coupon Center (-$.24)
=$.75
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location. If you select Coca Cola Seagram’s Ginger Ale, you can submit a $.25 any brand Ginger Ale Ibotta rebate ($.75-$.25=$.50).
Sure Deodorant
Sale Price at CVS $1.75
Save $.50 on any 1 Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant coupon (-$.50)
Pay $1.25
Get $1.00 Extrabucks (-$1.00)
=$.25
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location. Coupon available on coupons.com. Check your weekly SmartSource coupon circular (in the newspaper or mailed to you) for a possible $.75 off coupon which would make it FREE!
July 9: Kids can build a FREE Marvel’s Falcon.
Coupons.com
$3.00 off 1 Venus Refill Package (excludes disposables)
$3.00 off any Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail product
$2.00 off any Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure product
Save $1.00 on any 1 International Delight Iced Coffee
Save $1.00 on any Colgate Total, Optic White, etc
June 23, 2016
Soles with Goals: 539.16 miles reported!
What’s in your fridge?
While Sid and I are content with the status quo, Home Depot and Lowe’s have some remarkable sales right now on refrigerators and other household appliances. So if you’re in the market, you may want to check out their weekly ads.
Deals of the Day:
FREE Shipping Weekend (Now-6/26): Every Order. No Minimum.
Tent Sale Clearance Event (in-store & online): Save 30%-70% when you take an additional 25% off clearance footwear, apparel and more. FREE standard shipping, no minimum (exclusions apply).
Old Navy
Flash Sale Today Only (in-store & online): Women’s Tee Dresses $10 (reg $26.94)
June 25 (in-store only): $1 Flip-Flop Day (Most stores open at 7 am. Check your local store.)
Annual Everything is On Sale (Now-6/26): Up to 70% off in-store & online. Bikes up to 50% off.
Beginning Today: 4th of July Clearance. Save up to 30%.
Member Exclusive: Earn a $20 Bonus Card with purchase of $100 or more 6/24-7/13.
June 22, 2016
Soles with Goals: 498.48 miles reported!
With the heat index, it’s been about 100 degrees here in Central Texas, and the humidity makes the increased temperature miserable. While my head completely understands the necessity to drink lots of water, my stomach has never been on board with the concept. I have no problem consuming plenty of water during a workout, but drinking water throughout the day often nauseates me.
Knowing my concerns about hydration, my aunt shared a great suggestion that she uses. Every morning, she fills a big pitcher of water and sets it on her kitchen counter. Her goal is to drink the entire pitcher each day. I’ve been combining her method with an idea I saw on Central Texas Gardener. They suggested adding fruit and herbs to ordinary water to help you consume more h2o throughout the day. The flavor combinations are countless!
Since I have a garden bursting with basil and a freezer full of strawberries, that’s where I began. Based on recent experience, I absolutely have to echo what I’ve heard on cooking shows for years. Place your basil in a glass of water to keep it fresh. After picking some sprigs of basil on a hot day, they were completely wilted by the time I took them in the house. Sticking them in a cup of water (as you would cut flowers) restored them right back to healthy leaves. Basil does not like the cold, so do not store in the refrigerator. Wait to wash the leaves until you are ready to use them.
Wash and squash! To make my Strawberry Basil Water, wash the basil leaves and squeeze them in the palm of your hand. Then place into a pitcher. Next, add your strawberries. Personally, I like the fruit flavor to be stronger than the herb taste, so I proportion it accordingly. Fill the pitcher with water and place in the refrigerator overnight or for a few hours.
While I have yet to be able to down the entire pitcher in a day, using these two strategies combined, I am drinking more water. Adding the fruit and herbs definitely helps, and as an added bonus, it seems to deter Sid from drinking out of my glass as well.
Deals of the Day:
Old Navy
$2 Flip-Flops, $4 Tanks & Tees, $6 Graphic Tees, $8 Shorts
Fareway
Washington Red Cherries $1.99/lb
Fareway Shredded Cheese 8 oz 4/$5 (June 24 & 25)
Kemps Ice Cream 4.5 quart pail $4.99 (June 24 & 25)
Festival Foods
Fanta, Minute Maid or Seagram’s 2-liter bottles $.68 with store coupon (coupon requirements apply)
Pepsi or Mtn Dew 12 pk 12 oz cans $1.98 with store coupon (coupon requirements apply)
Creamette Short Cut Pasta 16 oz $.89
Minute Maid Lemonade or Punch 59 oz carton $.88 with store coupon (coupon requirements apply)
Cool Whip 8 oz $.68
Gordy’s
Our Family Grade A Large Eggs Dozen $.48
Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters 10 lbs $4.98 + earn $.03 off per gallon Gas Rewards
Coke Products 12 pk cans $2.48
H-E-B
Fresh Cherries $1.77/lb
Mix ‘n Match 5 for $5: Includes H-E-B Natural Ground Turkey 16 oz (frozen), H-E-B Pasta 16 oz, H-E-B Sheer Antibacterial Adhesive Bandages 40 ct, Hill Country Essential Soft-Tipped Cotton Swabs 300 ct, etc.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee Shredded, Bar or Cube Natural Cheese 6-8 oz $1.49
Hy-Vee Grade A Fresh Large Eggs 18 ct $.98
That’s Smart! Paper Towels Single Roll $.39 (June 24 & 25)
Hy-Vee Tomato Ketchup 24 oz $.69 (June 24 & 25)
Dole Classic Iceberg 12 oz or Classic Coleslaw 14 oz $.69 (June 24 & 25)
Blue Bunny Ice Cream 1.75 quart $1.99 (June 24 & 25)
Sprouts
Sweet Red Cherries $1.68/lb
Yellow Peaches 2 lbs for $1.00
June 21, 2016
Soles with Goals: 473.75 miles reported!
My tomato crop has been plagued with pests this year. The only way I’ve been able to successfully thwart the devious intentions of the gluttonous varmints is to pick the tomatoes before they are ready and let them ripen inside the house. When I hesitate even a day to harvest, as in the case of Sid’s prized Valleycat tomato and this remaining morsel of a Lemon Boy tomato, I lose the fruit to bugs or whatever critters are munching at night.
Fear not, inside or out, the farm cat is always on duty and dedicated to his job. So why should I have been surprised to find him hard at work this morning?
Deals of the Day:
Taco Bell
Today Only: FREE Doritos Locos Taco 2-6 pm
Bar-S Smoked Sausage 8 oz
Price at Dollar Tree $1.00
Save $.75 on any 1 Bar-S Sausage package coupon
=$.25
*Availability will vary by location. Coupon available on coupons.com.
U By Kotex Sleek Tampons 18 ct box
Sale Price at CVS $3.99
Save $1.00 on any 1 pkg U by Kotex Sleek Tampons coupon (-$1.00)
Pay $2.99
Submit $1.00 Ibotta Rebate (-$1.00)
=$1.99
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location. Coupon available on coupons.com.
June 20. 2016
Soles with Goals: 465.72 miles reported!
Happy 1st Day of Summer!
Sid and I had our 2 seconds of fame this weekend. Having a photo from our farm shown on Central Texas Gardener was pretty exciting for us. We watched twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. My secret dream has been to develop my backyard into a garden haven worthy of a feature segment on CTG. While I will continue striving for a lovely backyard that Sid and I will enjoy, I know it’ll never be master gardener level. So for our photo to be forever attached to Daphne’s “Down To Earth” (Golden Barrel Cactus) segment is fulfillment enough of that dream.
Deals of the Day:
Sonic
June 20: 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers (While supplies last. Valid at participating locations.)
Starbucks Iced Coffee
Price at CVS $2.19 + BOGO FREE promotion
Save $1.00 on any two 11 oz bottles of Starbucks Iced Coffee coupon
=$1.19/2 or $.60 each
*Price, promotion, and availability will vary by location. Click the link to print the coupon.
Kmart Freebie Saturday
June 25: First 100 kids 12 and younger receive FREE temporary tattoos.
June 19, 2016
Soles with Goals: 438.97 miles reported!
Happy Father’s Day!
At age five, I wanted to be the first female Kansas City Royals baseball player. I just loved playing catch in the front yard after Dad would get off of work. It was so much fun, I didn’t mind that my older brother got to play too–except for the time he threw a big heavy bat at me. Actually, I’m sure Dad wasn’t around when he did that.
As I grew older, Dad and I always watched Quantum Leap and The O’Reilly Factor together. And even after I moved to Texas, I knew every Monday night as I sat down to watch Castle, he was doing the same. An exchanged text or two would confirm that fact.
I inherited his migraines and the obsessive need to check the door five times just to make sure you really did get it locked. But who else could you always count on to give you that box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day or drive the riding lawn mower to your house to mow the lawn for you? No one would do that, except for Dad.
So, Dad, thanks for being you! Happy Father’s Day from your little princess!
Deals of the Day:
Lowe’s
Today Only: Kobalt 204-Piece Tool Set $99 (was $179)
Old Navy
Today Only (in-store & online): Performance Active for the Family $5 Tanks & Shorts
Colgate Battery Powered Toothbrush
Sale price at CVS $5.99
Get $4.00 extrabucks rewards (-$4.00)
=$1.99
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location.
June 18, 2016
Soles with Goals: 426.65 miles reported!
Be sure to watch Central Texas Gardener on KLRU today (noon & 4 pm) to see the television premiere of my Knock Out rose and wasp photo!
Deals of the Day:
Lowe’s
Today Only: Dewalt 18-Volt Cordless Drill $79 (was $129)
Old Navy
Today Only (in-store & online): $5 Graphic Tees, $8 Swim, $10 Shirts, $10 Shorts
Cardholder Exclusive Pre-Sale Today Only (in-store): $1 Solid-Colored Flip-Flops
FREE Father’s Day Coloring Pages
Click the above link to print your choice of Father’s Day coloring sheets.
Freez Pak
Price at Walmart $.94
Save $.25 off any Freez Pak coupon (-$.25)
Pay $.69
Submit $.50 Ibotta rebate (-$.50)
=$.19
*Coupon available on coupons.com. Price and availability may vary by location. If you have trouble finding them, check in the camping gear section.
June 17, 2016
Soles with Goals: 301.57 miles reported!
Happy Friday! I think most of us are feeling beaten down by the recent heat wave. So just for fun, I’d like to share a lighthearted skit that I hope will lift your spirits and just plain make you laugh. Last week, I was watching The Carol Burnett Show on which they did a comedy sketch spoofing the old movie Born Free. While that was before my time, I still found the Simba segment absolutely hysterical–probably because I’m living with my very own “Simba” of sorts. I’m guessing my fellow animal lovers will recognize their furry family members in Tim Conway’s brilliant portrayal of Simba. I do hope you enjoy Carol Burnett’s Simba skit as much as I did.
Good luck to our Soles with Goals team members participating in 5Ks this weekend!
Deals of the Day:
Lowe’s
Today Only: Porter-Cable 12-Piece Oscillating Tool Kit $49 (was $89)
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only (in-store & online): Women’s Performance Active Compression Crops $10
Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Bottled Dressing 12 oz Bottle
$1.00 Ibotta Rebate (Walmart & Target)
10% off Hidden Valley Ranch Cartwheel offer (Target)
Check your coupon stash:
$1.00 off 1 Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dressing (prior coupon circular)
Save $.75 on any Hidden Valley 16 oz or 12 oz bottle dressing (previously available on coupons.com)
$.75 off coupon available in-store on the product (no guarantee, but the bottle I bought had one)
June 16, 2016
Soles with Goals: 282.01 miles reported!
Exciting news–breaking now! Be sure to watch Central Texas Gardener on KLRU this Saturday (noon & 4 pm) to see the television premiere of my Knock Out rose and wasp photo! If you can’t wait two days, you can get a sneak peek online now! You can watch the entire episode on the blog (link takes you to the segment with my photo, scroll to the top of the page to watch the entire episode), see the photo in the CTG Viewer Pictures gallery, and watch Daphne’s segment on YouTube which includes my photo at the end of it. I encourage you to watch the entire show either on Saturday or online. Sid’s jealous of the free-range cats in the first segment, and I like Trisha’s ideas for fruit and herb infused water in the segment after my photo. Central Texas Gardener has been a favorite show of mine for years, and I truly am thrilled to have them use one of my photos.
Deals of the Day:
Lowe’s
Today Only: Shop-Vac 14-Gallon Vacuum $149 (was $199)
Menards
Ball Heritage Collection Pint Jars–Purple $5.99 (regularly $7.99)
- 11% Menards mail-in rebate
- $2.00 off any case of Ball branded jars coupon (previously available on coupons.com)
Friskies Cat Concoctions
Price at Walmart $.48 each
=$.48/2 or $.24 each
*Click the above link to get your coupon. Price may vary by location.
Ball or Kerr Jars
$1.00 Ibotta Rebate (available at Walmart)
$2.00 off any case of Ball or Kerr branded jars coupon (previously on coupons.com)
Papa John’s Pizza
$3.00 Ibotta rebate with $15 purchase
Weinerschnitzel
June 19: Dads get a FREE all-beef dog with chili on Father’s Day.
June 15, 2016
Soles with Goals: 260.54 miles reported!
Well, today, I finally did it. I ventured out to the grocery store in an effort to replenish the staples. Hopefully, I’m stocked up for a while now. I really enjoy trying local products so was quite excited to find flour that was milled in San Antonio. Much to my delight, its price had even been reduced (hopefully that’s not a bad sign). With the zucchini from the garden piling up, I think it’s time to bake another Chocolate Zucchini Cake and test the new flour.
With the help of Ibotta and coupons, I managed to find some pretty good deals, and that always makes shopping more fun. Many grocery ads changed today, so hopefully you will find some great grocery buys too!
Deals of the Day:
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only (In-store & Online): Women’s Dresses $10, Men’s Polos $6, Men’s Shorts $10
Fareway
Jif Peanut Butter 18 oz $1.48
General Mills Cereal $1.48
Van Camp’s Pork and Beans 15 oz $.48
7-Up Products 12 pk cans 4/$10
Festival Foods
Festival Large Eggs Grade A, 1 Dozen $.28 with store coupon (coupon restrictions apply)
Kemps Ice Cream Pails 132 oz $4.48 with store coupon (coupon restrictions apply)
Festival Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 8 ct $.48 with in-store coupon (June 15-18)
Gordy’s
Tru Moo Chocolate Milk Gallon $1.98
Jif Peanut Butter 16 oz $1.68 (with clipless coupon)
H-E-B
Texas Sweet Corn 6 for $1 (Pflugerville H-E-B had them 8 for $1 this morning)
$.25 any brand corn Ibotta rebate (I ended up with 4 for $.25!)
Texas Sweet Onions $.68/lb
$.25 any brand onions Ibotta rebate
Bounty Basic Paper Towels 6 Big Rolls $5.74 (regular price)
$1.00 off 1 Bounty Basic Paper Towels (6 ct +) coupon on coupons.com
$1.00 Bounty Paper Towels 6 ct pack or larger Ibotta rebate
Hy-Vee
Van Camp’s Pork and Beans 15 oz $.38
Green Giant Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag $.99 (June 16, 17 & 18 only)
Check Ibotta for $.25 any brand potatoes rebate
Sprouts Farmers Market
Jumbo California Navel Oranges 4 lb for $1 (June 16-19)
Red Mangos 4 for $1 (June 16-19)
Thick Sliced Hickory Bulk Bacon $2.99/lb (June 16-19)
Sweet Red Cherries $1.98/lb
Red Bell Peppers 2/$1 ($.25 any brand Red Bell Peppers Ibotta rebate)
Green Bell Peppers 2/$1 (Check Ibotta for $.25 rebate on any brand Green Bell Peppers)
Sweet Vidalia Onions 2 lbs for $1 (Check Ibotta for $.25 rebate on any brand onions)
Sales vary by location, check your local ads.
June 14, 2016
Soles with Goals: 248.04 miles reported!
Happy Flag Day!
Just for fun, here’s a little quiz to test your American flag knowledge!
In what year was the first official flag of the United States adopted?
a. 1778
b. 1787
c. 1777
d. 1776
How many red stripes are on the American flag?
a. 13
b. 7
c. 6
d. 8
How many rows of stars are on the current US flag?
a. 10
b. 5
c. 8
d. 9
How many stars are in the second row?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 6
d. 7
Which of the following is a nickname for the American flag?
a. Old Glory
b. The Star-Spangled Banner
c. The Stars and Stripes
d. all of the above
Deals of the Day:
Click the above link to print FREE Flag Day coloring sheets.
Old Navy
June 25: $1 Flip Flop Sale
Quiz Answers: c. 1777, b. 7, d. 9, a. 5, d. all of the above
June 13, 2016
Soles with Goals: 209.8 miles reported!
Eggplant blossoms brought beauty to the garden this past weekend, and I’m hoping they’re a sign of eggplants to come. I have never grown eggplant before, and I’m curious about how one actually grows. Earlier this spring, the green bean plants produced their lovely blossoms, and since then, have provided a good number of beans. These delicious green legumes have been a delightful treat, and I’m guessing will be my favorite yield from this year’s garden.
Deals of the Day:
Colgate Toothpaste Select Varieties 3.5-6 oz
Sale Price at Walgreens $3.00
Save $1.00 on any Colgate Total, Optic White, etc coupon (-$1.00)
Pay $2.00
Get $2.50 Register Rewards good on next purchase (-$2.50)
=FREE
*Price and promotion may vary by location. Coupon available on coupons.com.
Purex Plus Clorox2 Liquid Detergent 43.5 oz
Sale price at Walgreens $1.99
$1.00 Ibotta rebate (-$1.00)
=$.99
Starbucks Iced Coffee 11 oz bottle
Save $1.00 on any two 11 oz bottles of Starbucks Iced Coffee coupon
$1.00 Ibotta rebate (multiple stores)
Many stores have it on sale and/or special promotion right now.
Kmart Freebie Saturday
June 18: The first 100 kids 12 and younger receive a FREE “I Love Dad!” magnet picture frame.
June 10, 2016
Soles with Goals: 154.16 miles reported!
Blech! Without thinking, I just drank from my glass of ice water sitting next to me. It was a good refreshing glass of water, as Sid will attest since he drank out of it moments before I did. Now, don’t think for a second I didn’t serve him a nice fresh glass of his own, of which he drank quite a bit before sampling mine. He’s just not going to miss out on anything. That’s my boy!
The temperature outside is climbing rapidly and that means we do have to pay extra attention to staying hydrated. Whether you’re working outside or putting in your miles for Soles with Goals, keeping water close by is important. Several years ago when I was training with a local running club, carrying water after we reached a certain distance was mandatory. There were no ifs, ands or buts about it. That was the rule. And while I find carrying water annoying, it is a requirement I have to respect. My health and well-being was their priority. Yeah, our group got mocked a bit by the more elite running club in town–they had people stationed to give them water during their training runs. But, I think the reality is most of us don’t have staff or volunteers along our routes, so there’s something to be said for self sufficiency and training intelligently.
The summer sun can be especially brutal, and this is the time of year I have no interest in being outside. (I really am a fair weather gardener.) Consequently, poor Sid isn’t getting to go outside as often, despite his hydration efforts. While I support him drinking lots of water, I am not a fan of sharing our beverages. Hence, the pink Camelbak bottle made its appearance for the rest of my day’s water consumption.
Deals of the Day:
Performance Bicycle
Member Exclusive Weekend 6/10 – 6/12: Triple Points (That equals 30% back on every item!)
H-E-B Texas Backyard FREE Saturday Workshop
June 18: Fight the Bite! Mosquito Control
1 pm at the Round Rock H-E-B Plus (at AW Grimes and 79)
Stayfree Pads 32 ct
Price at Walmart $2.86
Buy two $5.72
Save $3.00 on 2 Stayfree products coupon (-$3.00)
=$2.72/2 or $1.36 each
*Price and availability may vary by location. Coupon available on coupons.com.
June 9, 2016
Soles with Goals: 124.29 miles reported!
Right now, I am completely out of a lot of cooking essentials. I have no flour, garlic, olive oil, onion or desire to go to the grocery store. Yeah, I’ll probably end up being one of those little old ladies who has her groceries delivered to her doorstep. But as far as lunch today was concerned, I had to look at what I had around the house vs what I didn’t.
Well, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see there’s an abundance of zucchini piling up in the fridge. It is the Summer of the Zucchini after all. So I decided to experiment and make stuffed zucchini. My Tam jalapenos are producing so I sauteed a few of them in a little vegetable oil, seasoning with a dash of salt and pepper. To the jalapenos, I added some cooked ground sausage I had in the freezer. I let the meat mixture cool before mixing it into a bowl of cream cheese and shredded cheddar. For added flavor, I mixed in some grated parmesan, garlic salt, and pepper. Having hollowed out the halves of 1 large zucchini and 2 smaller ones, I scooped the cheesy mixture into each zucchini boat. After about 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven, it was time to determine if I was going to enjoy my lunch or experience a culinary fail. I am pleased to say my stomach approved. If I were to do it again, I might cover them for a bit in the oven and then uncover to finish baking. It definitely isn’t the healthiest dish, but I would argue it’s healthier than eating a sausage and jalapeno cheese dip with chips. Plus, it adds variety to a summer diet of zucchini & tomatoes and tomatoes & zucchini.
Deals of the Day:
Command Brand Hooks
Price at Dollar Tree for a 1-2 ct pack $1.00
Save $1.00 on any Command Brand Hook coupon (-$1.00)
=FREE
*Availability will vary by location. Click the above link to print this coupon and many more from 3M.
Wish-Bone E.V.O.O. Dressing
Price at Walmart $2.48
Save $1.00 on any 1 Wish-Bone E.V.O.O. coupon (-$1.00)
Pay $1.48
Submit $.50 Ibotta rebate (-$.50)
=$.98
*Coupon available on coupons.com. Price and availability may vary by location.
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only (Online): $4 Tees. Select styles. While supplies last.
Home Depot
June 9-12: Kingsford 2-pk 18.6 lb Charcoal Briquettes $9.88 (was $19.87)
June 8, 2016
Soles with Goals: 94.76 miles reported!
I was disappointed to see that the Tweet’s residence fell to its demise yesterday. You may recall that my dad hung the birdhouse back on its post during his last visit. A short time later, the Tweets began nesting in the cottage. I have not seen the pair of Bewick’s wrens in quite some time. I’m not sure if that’s because they sensed the instability in the house, didn’t appreciate their overeager new friend or were smoked out (I had smelled smoke in that corner of the yard at one point.). It really is too bad. Since the bottom separated from the rest of the birdhouse when it fell, I could see how much work the birds had put into the place. For the record, Sid was no where near the house when it fell off the post.
Deals of the Day:
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only (In-store & Online): Women’s Sleeveless Tops $5. Select styles. While supplies last.
June 25: The Secret Life of Pets movie event. The first 100 kids get a FREE movie poster, fun photo-op, & treat samples for your pets. Plus, get a FREE youth movie ticket with purchase.
Fareway
Fareway All Purpose Flour 5 lb bag $1.69
Fareway White Milk 1/2 Gallon $1.18
Festival Foods
Festival Gallon Milk $.98 (with store coupon)
Kitchen Kleen Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag $.98
Sargento Shredded Cheese 5-8 oz 3/$5
Kemps Sour Cream 16 oz $.98 (with store coupon)
Cool Whip 8 oz $.88
Gordy’s
Sugardale Bacon 12 oz $1.98
Fresh Strawberries 16 oz, Blueberries 1 pint, Raspberries 6 oz Buy 2, Get 3 FREE
H-E-B
Colgate Classic Value Pack Toothbrushes 2 ct $.99
Buy H-E-B Prime 1 Ground Chuck 16 oz chub, Get ChefStyle Stuffed Burger Press FREE (with in-store coupon)
Buy Whataburger Signature Sauce or Mayo, Get Whataburger Fancy or Spicy Ketchup FREE (with in-store coupon)
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee Shredded Natural Cheese 6-8 oz 3/$5.00
Hy-Vee Sliced Bacon 12 or 16 oz $2.99
$.25 any brand bacon Ibotta rebate offer
Buy 5 select General Mills items, get $.25 off per gallon Fuel Saver
Save $1.00 on 3 Big G Cereals coupon on coupons.com (verify if select varieties match)
Save $.50 on 2 boxes Nature Valley granola bars coupon on coupons.com
Save $.75 on 3 Totino’s Pizza Rolls coupon available on coupons.com
2-Day Sale June 9 &10
Dole Bananas $.29/lb
Hy-Vee Grade A Fresh Large Eggs 12 ct $.49
Blue Bonnet Spread Sticks 16 oz $.59
June 7, 2016
Soles with Goals: 74.88 miles reported!
Energy Savings Tip: As we approach summer, remember to switch your ceiling fans back to a counter clockwise direction. This will help keep the house cooler and hopefully reduce the amount of time your air conditioner will have to run.
Deals of the Day:
Eco Tools Loofah Sponge
Price at Walmart $2.47
Submit $2.00 Eco Tools Cleansing Accessories Ibotta rebate (-$2.00)
=$.47
*Price and availability may vary by location. Tip: Use your Ibotta app to scan the product in the store to make sure the item you select qualifies for the rebate.
Coupons.com
$2.00 off any case of Ball or Kerr branded jars
$1.00 off any Golden Harvest Jars case (available at Dollar General)
Save $1.00 off any 1 Wish-Bone EVOO or Ristorante Variety
Sonic
June 8: $.79 Medium Frozen Lemonade or Limeade. Must mention promo when ordering.
June 11: Captain America
June 25: Iron Man
Home Depot Kids Workshop
July 2: Kids can build a FREE Ice Age Bowling Game. Check your local Home Depot for details.
June 6, 2016
Soles with Goals: 48.08 miles reported!
Eating a little healthier is something most of us could make an effort to do. In conjunction with our Soles with Goals walking/running team, I have added a Sole Food page to the main Recipes section. Our team member, Tomato Paced, is a confessed sugar addict. While Tomato Paced recognizes the great nutrition found in a hearty bowl of oatmeal, the taste leaves her underwhelmed and consequently with a big bowl of brown sugar and a few oats. Coco-fied Oatmeal is Tomato Paced’s recipe to reduce the amount of sugar added to her oatmeal while still improving upon the taste. This chocolaty bowl of oats is packed with extra protein and flavor. It’s quick and easy to make and is one tool being used to cut sugar intake. You may just want to give it a try!
Deals of the Day:
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Minis 3.5 oz
Price at Walgreens $1.00
Get $1.00 in Register Rewards good on next purchase (-$1.00)
=FREE
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location.
Scunci No Damage Elastics 27 pk
Price at Walgreens $2.99
Get $2.00 in Register Rewards good on next purchase (-$2.00)
=$.99
*Price, promotion, and availability may vary by location.
Kmart Freebie Saturday
June 11: FREE Super Hero Mask for kids 12 and under. While supplies last. Limit 1.
June 19: Dad can enjoy a FREE Lasagne or any Original Spaghetti Receipe entree on Father’s Day. Click the above link for more information.
June 3, 2016
Soles with Goals: 911.8 miles reported!
Happy National Doughnut Day! To celebrate, I thought it’d be fun to make a batch of homemade chocolate cinnamon doughnuts. The operative word being thought. When the recipe said the dough would be slightly sticky, it was clearly understating the reality. It stuck (and is still stuck) to everything! I quickly gave up on the idea of rolling out the dough and cutting out proper doughnut shapes. Doughnut holes seemed like a much better idea. Rolling the dough into balls was definitely an improved option, but they didn’t exactly retain their spherical shape. Long story short, I ended up with mostly small black hockey pucks that were crispy on the outside and perfectly doughy in the middle. Yum. Yum. Please detect the sarcasm. The first batch didn’t burn like the rest, but the middles were still doughy. Hey, I tried! But from now on, I think I’ll leave the art of doughnut making to the professionals!
Deals of the Day:
Old Navy Flash Sale
Today Only: Women’s Linen-Blend Pants $10. In-store and online. While supplies last.
Bass Pro Shops “Gone Fishing” In-Store Event
June 11 & 12, 18 & 19: FREE activities, seminars, and giveaways. Click the above link for more information.
Home Depot’s Fathers Day Workshop
June 18: Learn how to build a Football Toss. Click the above link for more information.
June 2, 2016
Soles with Goals: 889.9 miles reported!
Coach Table Runner and I are thrilled to report that the Soles with Goals team has well surpassed its goal of 815 miles and still has 3 days left to complete additional mileage. In just five weeks, our collective soles have trod close to 900 miles! That really is a lot of ground covered! Way to go Soles with Goals!
It’s the people that make the team a successful, fun and supportive group. Be sure to check out the Soles with Goals page to see photos and videos of our team in action. You can go “On the Trail with Quilter Foot” and “Walking with Queen Bee’s Knees”. Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page so you don’t miss anything. And members, check out the “Team Updates” so that you’re ready for month #2.
If you’re interested in joining the Soles with Goals team, now is a great time. Our second month begins June 5. Details may be found on the Soles with Goals page of the main Health & Fitness section.
Deals of the Day:
National Doughnut Day=FREE Doughnuts on June 3
Krispy Kreme–FREE doughnut of any variety
LaMar’s Donuts–FREE donut (print or show your Golden Ticket)
Shipley Do-Nuts–FREE glazed do-nut
Dunkin’ Donuts–FREE classic donut with any beverage purchase
Click the individual links for more information. Promotions valid at participating locations.
Download or update the Chick-fil-A One app to get a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich. Click the above link for more information.
Menards
Radians Safety Glasses FREE after mail-in rebate
Black + Decker 7 Piece Screwdriving Bit Set FREE after mail-in rebate
Ray Padula Ring Shower Sprinkler FREE after mail-in rebate
5-in-1 Screwdriver with LED light $.99 after mail-in rebate
One Coat Brush Set (2-Pack) $.99 after mail-in rebate
8″ Knock Out Rose Bush $8.99
Patio Paver 4″ x 8″ 4/$1
Sales and promotions vary by location, so check your local ads.
June 1, 2016
Soles with Goals: 857.9 miles reported!
Farm to Fork is Happening Here!
Sweet basil has been on my mind as salivatory thoughts of pesto have been rumbling from my stomach. And so this morning, I picked the first of the season’s basil crop. Now, I have never actually made pesto before, and as usual, I didn’t have all of the ingredients on hand and strayed from the instructions. Yet even with my improvisations, I managed to make a pretty delicious product that looks and tastes like pesto!
For lunch, I spread my fresh pesto and some mayonnaise onto toasted wheat bread and added fresh-from-the-garden tomato slices. It made a pretty delicious sandwich. I love being able to walk into my backyard and harvest fresh produce for a meal, and I have to say, I am quite pleased with the yield from my $.20 packet of basil seeds.
You can find the recipe for my Garden Fresh Basil Pesto on the main Recipes page. It’s delicious on sandwiches, with pasta, and even used as a pizza sauce!
Deals of the Day:
Purina One Tender Selects Blend Cat Food FREE Sample
Click the above link to sign up for your FREE sample.
Coupons.com
$2.50 off 2 boxes Starbucks K-cup Pods
$4.00 off 3 boxes Starbucks K-cup Pods
$2.00 off 2 Starbucks Packaged Coffee Products
$4.00 off 3 Starbucks Packaged Coffee Products
Save $1.50 off any 2 Snickers, Twix or Milky Way Brand Minis (8 oz or larger)
Fareway
Large Eggs Dozen $.69
Fareway Ice Cream Squares $1.88 (1.75 qt)
2 Day Sale June 3 & 4:
Fareway Shredded Cheese $.99 (8 oz pkg)
Malt O’Meal Cereal $.77 (10-11 oz bags)
Fresh Strawberries $.99 (1 lb pkg)
Festival Foods
Polar Treat Frozen Novelties $.88 (with store coupon)
Festival Paper Towels 8 roll pkg $2.98 (with store coupon)
Festival Bath Tissue 12 double roll pkg $2.98 (with store coupon)
Gordy’s
Dairy Fresh White Milk Gallon $.98 (limit 1)
H-E-B
Southern Peaches $.57/lb
Hy-Vee
Farmland Sliced Bacon $1.99 (with Fuel Saver + Perks card)
Hy-Vee Ice Cream or Sherbet $1.88 (1.75 quart square)
Hy-Vee Pasta $.69 (12 to 16 oz)
Sprouts
Sweet Yellow Peaches 2 lb for $1
Red Bell Peppers 2 for $1
Sales vary by location, check your local ads.