If you ever find yourself at Valley View Mall in Roanoke Virginia, be sure to eat at Los Dos Amigos Mexican Grill inside the mall near Barnes and Noble.
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I love this restaurant. The mexican food is out-of-this-world and the portion sizes are more than I can usually eat. I love combo #5: Enchilada, Quesadilla, and Rice for $4.75 My dear husband love the Steak Fajitas.
As the summer approaches, many of us will be traveling on vacation. We might even go through each others home towns and not even know it! You know what I love about knowing someone in a town that I am traveling through? They know where to eat! I love the Mom and Pop places that are not owed by a chain but are places too good to pass up!
So, each week I will start posting places that I have traveled to and the places that I have found to eat. I will try to give you a price range, kiddo prices too, and the address. I am trying to get a linky up but in the mean time, if you have a great place to eat, write about and then send me you link. I will "guest post" you!
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If you have ever tried Gevalia coffee, you know how superb it is. If you haven't had the opportunity to try it, now is the best time ever! You can't beat three boxes of coffee for $3!
I love going through the left over Easter items at local stores. Today I was able to snag the following for under $5! Always check out the bargain/clearance sections at your store-you never know what you will find!
On this Easter Sunday I just wanted to share one of my favorite songs. I hope that you all know and have a true and saving faith in Jesus Christ. Christ alone died on the cross, was buried, rose on the third day, and now sits at the right hand of the Father. Christ alone has paid your debt. All you have to do is believe on Him and you will be saved.
The lyrics to my one of my favorite songs- In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
Starting Sunday, April 4th, Kroger will be running a HOT promotion! It is called the Digital Choice Promotion. Here's the scoop:
Buy any 10 participating items. A full list is available here
When you check out, a coupon will print that contains a redemption code
Go to the website listed on the coupon and enter your code
It's that easy! And, you get a new code for every time you purchase 10 participating items! (I don't know if you have to do single transactions or if you can do more than one and still get separate coupons)
The rewards are awesome! You get to choose one of the following:
15 Free Music Downloads
One Free Movie Ticket
15 Free Ringtones
The list of items included in this promotion is pretty awesome! Here are some of the deals listed in the ad (mid-atlantic).
Are your trees blooming? Do you have daffodils and hyacinths making your yard beautiful? I love this time of year!
If you love working in your yard or need some serious help to get it look the best for the spring and summer, Home Depot is offering some really great newsletters to help! Go go here to sign up for newsletters on everything that you could want and/or need to get your yard into beautiful shape!
I signed up for these emails several years ago at the suggestion of a friend and have really enjoyed receiving them!
The deals listed below are not part of the March To Savings Event...but are still some pretty awesome deals!
Coupon Matches First:
Aunt Jemina Syrup: $2.99
Coupon Available: $1/2 (01/03 RP)
Final Price: $2.49 each WYB 2
Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil 16 oz $5.49
Coupon Available: $1/1 here
Final Price: $4.49
Franks Red Hot Sauce $2.49
Coupon Available: 50 cents/1 (03/07 SS)
Final Price: $1.49 each
*To sweeten the deal, there are packages of two bottles wrapped together that state B1G1 Free! So, you would get two bottles for 75 cents each
Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes: $1.99
Coupon Available: 40 cents/1 (02/07 GM)
or 40 cents/1 here
Final Price: $1.19 each
Dole Fruit Cups, 4 pack: 2/$4
Coupon Available: 75 cents/2 (01/10 SS)
Final Price: $1.63 each WYB 2
Domino Sugar: $2.99
Coupon Available: 50 cents/2 (03/14 RP)
Final Price: $2.49 each WYB 2
Downy 52 Load Liquid: $4.99
Coupon Available: $1/1 (02/07 PG) or
50 cents/1 (03/07 PG)
Final Price: $3.99
Kelloggs Fiber Plus Bars: $2.99
Coupon Available: 75 cents/1 (01/31 RP)
Final Price: $2.24 each
Nutragrain Bars: $2.99
Coupon Available: $1/2
Final Price: $2.49 each WYB 2
Non-Coupon Deals
Knor Sides Plus $2.49
Easy Mac Cups 10/$10
Heinz Ketchup $1.99
Ragu Sauce 2 lb jar $2.89
Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil 25 oz $7.99
Hi-C 10 packs: $1.99
Minute Maid 10 Packs: 2/$5 (not the 100% juice)
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour: $1.49
Fiber One Muffins Mix: 2/$5
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies: $1.79
Johnson & Johnson Bath Soap: $3.00
Clorox 2: $4.99
Snuggle Fabric Softener, 12 oz: $3.99
Snuggle Fabric Sheets, 70-80 count: $3.69
Old Spice Deodorant Ever Clear: 3/$10
Big Lots is kinda hit or miss so I don't know how applicable this is for other areas but my local store has Womens/Girls Crocs on sale for $10. There were lots of cute styles and more than just a few to choose from.
If you have a Big Lots close by....you might just make your toes happy!
Tonight I ran into Walmart armed with two of my new $3/1 Huggies diapers coupons. We were further than out of diapers and although Target had a nice deal going on, I decided not to drive across town.
As I stood in the back of the store trying to do funky math in my head to get the best deal on diapers, a fellow shopper came up to me and told me about the deal at Target and that there was an ad up front at the customer service desk. I was so excited, I handed her one of my coupons just for the tip!
Now, I have NEVER heard of Walmart supplying the ads to their customers. Have you? Well, I walked up front to the counter right in front of the cash registers, you know, where the managers stand-and sheepishly asked if there was a Target ad I could borrow.
Guess what? The manager happily pulled out a little black binder full of ALL of the competitor ads from the week. She gladly handed over the ad to me to check the price.
Starting Sunday, Kmart will have Kellogg's cereal will be on sale $1.88 each. Although it says select varieties, Froot Loops, Raisin Bran, and Frosted Flakes shown on the ad. This alone is a super wonderful price use the one of the following coupons to make it better! Don't forget that you can price match these at other stores like Target!
$1/2 Kelloggs Apple Jacks, Froot Loops or Corn Pops (03/07 RP)
$1/2 Kelloggs All Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats or Raisin Bran (03/07 RP) Or the $1.50/3 Target printable here (it is a manu. coupon)
Final Price: $1.38 a box
and to sweeten the deal....there is a catalina deal running for free milk! Purchase 3-4 (three or four) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for one (1) Free Gallon of Milk
Purchase 5-6 (five or six) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for two (2) Free Gallons of Milk
Purchase 7+ (seven or more) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for three (3) Free Gallons of Milk runs 3/19 – 4/10/10
Kroger is holding a special promotion this week called: March To Savings. If you purchase any 8 participating items you instantly get $4 off your total purchase (or 50 cents per item). My local Kroger has recently changed it's coupon policy so be sure to double check with your local store to avoid any confusion/hassle!
Other Deals this Week other than the March To Savings
(non coupon matches first ABC Order)
This week at Kroger (mid-atlantic region) Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta is on sale for 99 cents a box. This is a sweet deal in itself. However, this product is part of the March To Savings Event in which if you purchase 8 participating items, you get $4 off your transaction instantly (or 50 cents per item) so the pasta is 49 cents a box!
You can go here to get a printable 75 cents/1 Ronzoni item which would make the pasta free and possibly even be a money maker!
My printer is on the brink...could someone let me know how many times the coupon prints for you?
A second request was sent today to Kmart to double check on the promotion and whether or not my local Kmart is participating. This is what I received back...
Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Kmart Double Coupon Event. We appreciate your interest in this promotion.
All Kmart locations in Virginia are participating, OTHER than the ones listed below: 4300 PORTSMOUTH BLVD CHESAPEAKE VA 2001 SOUTH MILITARY HWY CHESAPEAKE VA 210 W MERCURY BLVD HAMPTON VA 401 ORIANA ROAD NEWPORT NEWS VA 741 LITTLE CREEK RD EAST NORFOLK VA 6101 N MILITARY NORFOLK VA 5007 VICTORY BLVD TABB VA 1650 GENERAL BLVD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 312 CONSTITUTION DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 1205 FORDHAM DR VIRGINIA BEACH VA 550 FIRST COLONIAL RD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 118 WALLER MILL ROAD WILLIAMSBURG VA
Starting April 4th, Kmart will be holding it's Super Double Coupon Event. There are alot of rules regarding this event and are listed as follows. This is directly from corporate:
Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Kmart Double Coupon Event.
We appreciate your interest in this promotion. This event is for select
participating Kmart locations from 4/4-4/10. Our Salem, VA store is
participating in the current event.
Below are the details of the promotion:
-Manufacturer Coupons up to and including $2 Value ? Doubled up to $2 no
matter what the retail price of a single item is.
-Does not include Kmart Store Coupons
-Does not include Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons
-Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day.
-First 5 coupons provided by customer will be doubled.
Thank you for contacting us and have a nice day.
So...save all of your $2 coupons and plan on making alot of trips!
There are $2/1 Huggies, $2/1 Pull-ups, $2/1 Overnights, $2/1 Good Nights Coupons available through Coupons.com. These go quickly, fast, like lightening so hurry, hurry, hurry!
*quick link available toward the end of my blog on the right
It is possible to save money on health insurance bills, even after your insurance has processed claim and the remaining amount is your co-insurance and/or deductible. Most facilities would rather have an account settled in full rather than have small increments coming in every month.
There are several steps included and the first is the most important.
1. Be prepared to pay your bill in full. Use tax return money, use savings account money. Use extra money that you have left over at the end of each month. There are situations where the amount owed is too great. Set up a payment arrangement and pay until it becomes an amount that can be paid in full.
2. Be reasonable in your request for a discount. If you owe $200 for example, don't expect the amount to be reduced to $50, this just doesn't make sense. Also, remember that, in most cases, the insurance has already reduced the submitted charges by 1/4 - 1/2 due to insurance allowables.
3. Call the office and speak to someone directly.
4. Ask the person if there is a discount available if you will pay the balance IN FULL over the phone. It is amazing that most facilities offer a discount if you are willing to pay in full!
5. Wait.
6. If their offer is generous (this will vary) accept it and be extremely grateful! It is seems a little low, negotiate. Don't be afraid to ask for a little (and I mean little) bit more.
7. Pay immediately.
Two real examples of this:
We owed $215 after my daughter had surgery. I called with the hope of $50 being removed. I asked, I waited. I was offered 25% off the total which came to $43 off! I just saved our family $43 by asking!
In a separate instance, we owed just over $376.50 for an emergency room visit. I contacted the facility and negotiated $76.50 off our total. The representative I was speaking to offered an amount, I counter offered, he spoke to his supervisor, and came back and agreed! A immediate savings of $76.50!
In the end, any amount given off of the total is a blessing! Be thankful!
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