Meal Planning Help for Free!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Amy

Do you have so much free time that you simply don’t know what to do with it all? Do you have hours and hours to plan meals for your family? If you do, I want to know your secret! Between work and kids and homework and soccer pratice, sometimes it feels like a miracle that everyone got dinner! But luckily, there is help on the way.

According to their website, Food on the Table is an easy meal planning service that is based on sales at local grocery stores. With Food on the Table, you will be able to find thousands of easy, healthy recipes and save money by knowing the items that are on sale. The goal is to simplify your shopping experience with a well organized grocery list.

And the best part? It is FREE. Normally you can only plan up to 3 meals a week for free and for more than that, you have to upgrade to the premium version for $5 a month. But if you use the code SPRINGFREE you will get the premium membership for nothing. Yahooo! And it is free for forever; it’s not one of those “free for a month and then you have to cancel” deals. I don’t know about you, but I can always use help coming up with healthy, easy to make meals for my family. Food on the Table does just that.

Amy Leneker
Amy spends the majority of her time herding feral cats in the office, and at home. She lives inOlympia,Washington with her husband and their two small children. She is always searching for a bargain, and has never met a coupon she didn’t like.

Don’t miss these deals from Kellogg’s

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Amy

Are mornings hectic at your house? It seems that no matter how much I try to organize everything and plan the night before, there is always something that comes up. Missing homework, a soccer practice we didn’t know about, a science project due the next day, you get the idea. But luckily, breakfast doesn’t have to be hectic!

Kellogg’s offers lots of healthy breakfast choices for families on the go (like mine). My kids are big fans of Eggo waffles, and if I serve them with peanut butter and fruit and a glass of milk, I feel almost no mommy guilt about serving them breakfast from the freezer. If you sign up for Kellogg’s coupons, the price of Eggo waffles can be even less than the store brand.

Once you sign up for the coupons you’ll also get coupons for their other products, too. And if you time it right, you can combine those savings with your store’s coupons and sale prices to save big. I did that recently at Fred Meyer and got Eggo waffles for less than a dollar a box. That is a big discount and even better than buying waffles in bulk at Costco.

If you haven’t already signed up, do it today! There will be some great coupons and less hectic mornings in your future.

Amy Leneker spends the majority of her time herding feral cats in the office, and at home. She lives in Olympia, Washington with her husband and their two small children. She is always searching for a bargain, and has never met a coupon she didn’t like.

Slash your grocery bill in half!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Amy

Before I started couponing, I spent an average of $200 each week at the grocery store (we are a family of four plus a dog and a fish). Couponing has allowed me to cut that bill in HALF. I now only spend an average of $100 each week. That’s a huge savings!

It’s important to note that I’m not saving money but scrimping on healthy meals. It’s just the opposite. I continue to cook healthy meals for my family (ok, with the occasional takeout!) but full of lots of fruits and vegetables. So how do I do it? Coupons.com is a big part of the answer! Coupons.com has great coupons for many of the items I need in my grocery cart.

Here are two tips to get even bigger savings:

Tip number 1: Combine coupons.com savings with in-store ad prices and in-store coupons. It is called the coupon triple threat and it’s a great deal! When you find an item already on sale, and can layer on a coupon on top of it, the savings really add up. This is a great time to stock up on the items your family uses (think toothpaste, granola bars, paper towels, etc).

Tip number 2: Coupons.com works off zip codes. If you change the zip code, you get a whole different set of coupons. This has equaled big savings for me! A quick google search can help you find the coupon you need (and often the zip code for coupons.com).

Before you know it, you’ll be saving more than you’re spending!

Amy Leneker spends the majority of her time herding feral cats in the office, and at home. She lives inOlympia,Washington with her husband and their two small children. She is always searching for a bargain, and has never met a coupon she didn’t like.

Save on Frozen Food at Giant

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Missy

As you may have noticed at their stores and in their sales flyer, Giant is celebrating Frozen Food Month during the month of March. When you spend $75 or more on frozen food, and you use your Giant BONUSCARD, you will receive a 10 percent off receipt that you can use toward a future order. But, the sale ends this Saturday, March 24, so you have just a few days to stock up your freezer and enjoy some savings on your grocery bill!

You also have until this Saturday to save $5 instantly on any six participating items in a single transaction, also as part of Frozen Food Month at Giant. Just check out the flyer for products that qualify, and make sure you take your Giant BONUSCARD with you to the store. Expect to see participating brands such as Haagen-Das, Yoplait, Buitoni, Alexia and Pillsbury. Remember you only have until this Saturday, March 24. So, when you do your normal grocery shopping this week and weekend, make sure you stock up on some frozen goodies. Your freezer and tummy will thank you!

Bookmark These Penny-Pinching Websites!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Missy

Soon after becoming a new mom, I started poking around the internet for good momma deals. I came across these popular go-to sites on various mom blogs. Bookmark these sites and sign up for accounts to grab some great deals and freebies!

Check out Zulily.com for some cute, and discounted, items for yourself and your kiddos. When you become a member of their site, Zulily will send you daily e-mails showcasing their latest sales, which include markdowns of up to 90 percent off of retail prices. Each sales event lasts for 72 hours, so you only have a small window of time to take advantage of deep discounts! And, if you recommend Zulily to a friend, you can enjoy a $15 credit after she makes her first purchase! Head on over to enjoy all of the adorable styles for babies and kids, as well as trendy apparel, accessories and home goods for all the mommas!

If you aren’t familiar with Coupons.com, I highly recommend that you get acclimated with this site. You can browse coupons by your zip code, clip them with a click of your mouse and print them directly from the site. You’ll mostly find coupons for grocery, household and personal care products. Happy clipping, er clicking!

Deals for Mommy is a fabulous site created by moms, and dads, for other parents looking for the best deals on the internet. This site promotes itself as a one-stop shop for the best coupons, sales and samples on the Web. And, right now for a limited time, new members who sign up for a Deals for Mommy account will receive an 8×10 canvas (valued at $50) for free or a $50 credit toward a larger canvas, provided by CanvasPeople! You will still have to pay the $14.99 for shipping, but considering that your total would normally be $64.99, I’d say this is a steal!

Keep these sites handy, as they are great resources to help you and your family pinch pennies!