Tight Wad in Utah

So my idea this year is to find things throughout the year to put in a GIFT BOX.  So when Easter, Birthdays, and Christmas come along I don't have as much to do. Here is something that is going in my box. :) Go here and sign up for their newsletter, get a DVD for free and just pay $2.99 shipping.  This is the one I got but there are a few others to choose from. Thanks Hip2Save !

Go here to get two $1/1 Mission tortilla coupons.  They are on sale at Smith's for $1.99 making a 10 count package $.99! (thanks  Mrs Buys More and Mr Saves Alot !) Here is also my favorite Chicken enchilada recipe. :)

I usually don't post about this because it happens every Friday and I usually don't reap much benefit...but I just won 4 Swagbucks !! Since December I've earned $15 in Amazon gift cards!!  Wahoo! Sign up here , then you just use their search engine (along with what you normally use) to earn Swagbucks .  You can redeem them for gift cards or prizes.  Fridays you have the potential of winning more than the usual 3ish a day.  45 equals a $5 Amazon Gift Card.  Once you get going it adds up pretty quick. Im still debating on whether Im going to save them up and pay for Christmas or use them to buy wipes. :)

Old Navy 20% coupon - go here and click where it says "click to see Kelly", she'll come to the front then click on the gray pants next to her to get your coupon.  There are other coupons hidden as well. (Thanks Frugal Adventures !) American Eagle has free shipping on everything until 1/26.  Go through Shop At Home first to get 3% back and $5 if your new. Avon has free shipping on a $10 order with coupon code AVONFS.   Go through Shop At Home to get 9% back.

Big Lots doesn't accept coupons but they will accept this one.   20% off entire purchase 1/23 to 1/31 .

This is the new Thai place on 9th & 9th and if you go to Restaurants.com you can get a $25 gift certificate for $3.00 using coupon code FEAST.   We've been here a couple times now and it is great! If you put in your zip code it will pull up participating restaurants in your area. Some others in the Salt Lake area include: Thai Siam Star of India Sugarhouse Barbeque Hibachi House Also if you first sign up at EBATES you'll get 15% back plus a $5 bonus if your new !  So free food!! Just sign up , search for Restaurants.com, and they will direct you to the site...that's it. FYI: Some places have restrictions like you have to spend $35 and dine in to use the certificate but still a great deal!

Here you can print off a First Aid Handbook to put in your 5 Day Household Pack for Emergencies .  It's quite a few pages but all in black.  There are others out there but this one seemed the most helpful. You can keep it safe in a Ziplock Bag along with other needed documentation. Coupon and Rebate for Ziplock here .

After recent events our family is really trying to prepare for an emergency.  Lately we have been good about our food storage and with coupons we have done it without adding cost.  I want to do the same with a 5 day household pack including personal disaster kits. I got my information from here . So my plan is to start looking for deals on some of the following items.  I will post them so you can make a 5 day household kit with me if you want.  My goal is to put this all together with little extra cost. LIST: Medications, a list of prescriptions, copies of medical insurance cards, doctors’ names and contact information. First aid kit and handbook. Spare eyeglasses, personal hygiene supplies, and sturdy shoes. Bottled water. Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location). Emergency cash. Personal identification. List of emergency contact phone numbers.   Snack foods high in calories. Emergency lighting—light sticks and (or) a working lashlight with extra batteries and lig

Mom's Best Ever Pineapple Pork Chops This recipe was great!  The only thing I would change is adding more pineapple...maybe a cup instead of a 1/2 cup. Also Pork Chops are on sale at Smiths starting today for $1.59 lb. I browned them first for just about 4 minutes each side Then added all of the ingredients into the crockpot I let it cook for 6 hours on low and served over rice.  We didn't even need knives!

Sign up here and you can get a $1.50/2 Ziplock Products. Also buy one other product from list and you can submit for a $5 rebate from SC Johnson. •  Ziploc •  Glade •  Windex •  Scrubbing Bubbles •  Pledge •  Shout •  Fantastik •  Drano •  Raid •  Off •  Saran™ •  Nature’s Source™ Rebate Form You can also go here for Glade $3/2 coupons.

Go here  and you can sign up to get: FREE!  Coupon books for natural & organic products mailed directly to your home ( only mailed 3 times a year ). This mailer also includes the Mambo Messenger (an educational and informative printed newsletter) and free product samples sent occasionally.  NOTE: Our next issue is scheduled to arrive in homes by Februrary 2010. Thanks Organic Deals !

 Go here to get BOGO free coupons for granola bars.  Its doesn't expire until 2/18/10 so if you wait for a sale they should be pretty cheap.  Ill keep an eye out for one and let you know. Thanks MojoSavings !

Mom's Best Ever Pineapple Pork Chops Pork Chops are on sale at Smith's for $1.99 lb. Besides a green pepper and chops I had everything else on hand so it was a pretty budget friendly meal. Crock Pot Taco Soup I haven't tried this one yet but I'm sure it freezes great!  I only have to buy 2 cans of beans to make it! Ouisie's Chili uses mostly food storage items and freezes beautifully 3lbs 93% lean ground beef, lightly salted 28oz can petite diced tomatoes 15oz can tomato sauce 16oz can light red kidney beans 3pkg McCormick chili seasoning (2 original & 1 hot) 28oz can of water (or more, if too thick) In large pot, cook ground meat until crumbly and no longer pink. Drain fat. Add all other ingredients & stir well over medium high heat: bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30min, stirring occasionally. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired. Serve with saltines or tortilla chips; or, freeze in quart ziploc portions. These

Go here to get a $5 off a $25 purchase.  It expires 1/31/10. Go here to get another one (or two) that don't expire until March I believe. ALSO go here to watch some commercials to get a $5 off a $20 purchase.