After reading this post of Alisa's and Natalie's comment, I was thinking of money saving. And food is a BIG expense for us, and probably most families. Natalie brought up that she tries to making eating out a special occasion. I agree and try to limit eating out to weekends only. Which doesn't always work.

After wanting to "just pick something up" today for lunch and then for dinner (I was SO good and didn't for either!) I ended making Baked Potato Soup for dinner. It was so good. I thought to myself "this is better than anything I would have picked up somewhere."

It's an easy go to meal of ours that everyone in the family likes! Here is the recipe!

If any of the ladies want to share, please do! I'd love to find some more go to meals.We can make it a monthly challenge here at CP Coupon Diva's. We can all make a post of an old or new meal we've cooked recently that our families really liked.

Any amount saved, pays!

The last month or so I have not done a lot of coupon or deal shopping. I haven't gone through my binder or bought a newspaper much in the last few weeks. I didn't even go to the store last week except to get bread, milk, and eggs. Which sounds good for the budget but we ended up eating out more often...so it technically wasn't!

I headed to Target yesterday morning to get a deal I saw on Deal Seeking Mom and needed to shop. I usually would just head to HEB for food shopping without a coupon plan in hand. I went a head and tried to pair some coupons with items I needed at Target. I ended up saving $40.90 and spending $66.78 (after a $10 GC from a pharmacy visit).

Not bad?

It's no awe inspiring.

But it made me think...saving any amount is better than nothing. Yeah I spent more than I saved. No I didn't find any excitable deals.

My point...we all like to pat ourselves on the back, brag a little, when we do a phenomenal job at saving with coupons and deals. But that shouldn't discourage us or others.

Because weather it's $5, $40, or $100 saved through coupons and sales. It adds up. Anyone should be proud and happy to have paid less.

And realistically the majority of couponers probably don't save like what we see on all those news segments and 'brag' posts every single time they go to the store.

I don't. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true!

So, Keep clipping and remember any amount saved, pays.

Kids clothing deals

Childrens Place is having 50% off the sale price
GAP is having 40% off the sale price
I got shirts for $2.50-$4 at both places. I got pajamas for $5 at both places. I got dresses at GAP for $6-$9!!
There is a coupon out there for Childrens Place if you have signed up to get the mailers. Also when you make your purchase at GAP they will give you a bunch of 40% off one full price item on wednesdays. So I've got a bunch of those if anyone wants to grab one from me.
Here is a link to Childrens Place coupon: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/childrensplace.com

Anyone ever have problems with the coupon printer?

Every time I try to print from Coupon Mom, only Coupon Mom not other sites, it prompts me to download the coupon printer.

EVERY. FREAKIN'. TIME.

It's driving me crazy!

Buy 5 save $5

Randalls is having their Buy 5 save $5 again this week. If you need to get cereal this is your week to stock up! Don't forget to stack those coupons with this sale to get great deals!

I also noticed they have a 99 cent sale. Items in ad include: SoBe, Kraft mac and cheese, Duncan Hines Cake mix, Baby peeled carrots, and Del Monte canned fruit.

And advertised is get $10 off coupon(catalina) for your next purchase when you buy $25 in P&G products in a single transaction.

Sales good thru April 2oth.

$2.50 John Frieda coupon

I got an email about a $2.50 coupon from John Frieda. I had to fill out my hair profile, but at the end I was able to print out 2 $2.50 coupons! Go HERE for yours!

Sneak Peak at Target Ad

Check out Totally Target for a sneak peak at next week's ad and get a jump start on planning!

Target Mailers

Hi everyone! I keep getting Target mailers for some reason. I LOVE them, but most coupons are baby ones. If anyone needs some, email me what brands you are interested in and I can mail them to you! I just threw a lot away the other day that expired and it made me really sad! Like throwing money down the drain. These are all Target qs, so they can be stacked!

Soft Scrub Total Deal

Check out Totally Target for a great deal on Soft Scrub Total.

FREE Complete after ECB (limit 1)

This week at CVS the one deal I am doing is the Complete contact solution for 8.99, and receive 8.99 in ECB, making it FREE! I do not have any ECB at the moment (used them on papers last week), but this is a good way to get going again. I do not know of any coupons.

Thanks, I HEART CVS!

$1/1 McCormick Spice

This is a great coupon that I missed out on (my printer was not working), but I want to make sure all of you get yours!

Click HERE for yours.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

$2 GE Energy Smart Coupon

Click HERE for your $2 GE energy smart coupon.

Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!