Ways to Save on SuperBowl Snacks!
With Super Bowl XLVI not that far away, fans are starting to make plans for one of the best parties of the year. Anticipation for the big game doesn’t only surround the battle for supremacy between the NFC and AFC, but also the chance to consume large quantities of French onion dip and other salty snacks. This privilege is afforded just a few times a year, so it’s worth making the most of it.
Football fans — both fanatic and fair-weather — aren’t the only ones gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. Grocery stores in particular view the event as an opportunity to mark up party must-haves, and with at-home food prices on the rise, it’s especially important to shop smart. To keep your pigskin party from breaking the budget, try these six strategies for saving on a winning Super Bowl spread.
1. Chips
White or yellow corn? Original or wavy? Kettle or baked? There are more tortilla and potato-chip options than there are teams in the whole NFL. Even die-hard Tostitos fans should give store-brand options a try. These generic chips are often taste just as good and are quite a bit cheaper. At the very least, compare prices of competing brands before reaching for your go-to.
2. Chicken Wings
It shouldn’t be surprising that the price of chicken wings tends to skyrocket around the Super Bowl. No party is complete without this sports-viewing staple. Avoid paying through the teeth by stocking up on frozen wings weeks in advance. Costs can be further reduced if you buy gift cards for your local supermarket at a discount from sites like GiftCardGranny. Shopping for party supplies this way will save as much as 35 percent over cash or credit.
3. Taters
What are wings without french fries to sop up excess hot sauce and Ranch dip? While frozen frites are the easy way to go, both your budget and taste buds will benefit from homemade potato skins. It doesn’t get much cheaper than a big bag of potatoes, and toppings can be as simple as cheese and salsa.
4. Veggies
Avoid the temptation to buy a prepackaged tray of veggies; you’re only paying for convenience and presentation. Those two features are easily attainable with a sharp knife and a big plate. Pick up a few fresh items that are easy to prepare such as carrots, peppers, celery and snap peas, and arrange them around a sumptuous bowl of dip. Since you choose what stays and what goes you’ll never get stuck with a pile of leftover cauliflower.
5. Dips
Just like veggies, you can get more bang for your dipping buck by going the homemade route. Ranch and French dips require no more than a package of seasoning and some sour cream. Guacamole is as simple as coarsely chopped avocado with garlic salt and lemon juice. If you consider yourself a true dip aficionado and are looking for something more advanced, check out these tasty recipes from The Huffington Post.
6. Drinks
Liquor stores are a madhouse during the days leading up to the game, so consider stocking up on your favorite liquid provisions a week out. Hit up Costco and Sam’s Club for up to 30-percent off grocery store prices. Keg beer is another money-saving staple for big parties. Better yet, make it a BYOB event.
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Uncategorized
Sunday Coupon Preview
What coupons are in Sunday’s paper? Check out Sunday Coupon Preview for the sneak peek! It looks there will be some great savings this weekend!! Make sure you take a moment to check them all out! Woohoo!
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: coupons
REMINDER – Canvas Photo Print – PERFECT Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
Have you tried this amazing offer yet? This is the perfect time – it would make an adorable Valentine’s Day present! Canvas People has come back with an amazing offer!
This was the deal we were all salivating over before Christmas holidays.
CanvasPeople.com is offering a free 8 x 10 photo canvas (just pay shipping) OR $35 off any size as a special introductory deal! Remember 2 Canvas are always better than 1 and with $35 off larger sizes, you can get the size you want even cheaper!
Is this really a good deal? YES! I actually had to order a canvas earlier in the year and this deal was not available. I was kicking myself with each dollar of the $50 I spent (before S&H) and vowed to take advantage when this offer came around again!
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Christmas on the Cheap 2011, freebie
New Printable PET Coupons!
There are new coupons this morning for the pet-lovers out there 
AND if you are a PUBLIX shopper – make sure you grab your PUBLIX PET COUPONS HERE!
$1.00 off twenty-four cans of Fancy Feast
$1.00 off eighteen cans of Elegant Medleys
$1.00 off one bag Fancy Feast Dry Cat Food
$1.00 off four Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cats
$1.50 off ten cans of Purina ALPO Dog Food
$2.00 off twelve Mighty Dog cans or pack
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: coupons
Swaggers: It’s Mega Swagbucks Friday!
I am so thankful I jumped on the Swagbucks bandwagon when I did. This past season I had enough Swagbucks to purchase Amazon Gift Cards like the one above and paid for almost all of our Christmas just with Swagbucks!
Swagbucks is a FREE search engine powered by Ask.com and Google where you can search the internet and earn points while you do it! These points can then be redeemed for gift cards, prizes, sweepstakes, and much more. Tons of people in the EasternShoreMom community are participating in Swagbucks so join the group and start Swaggin’!
Friday is MEGASwagbucks Friday when you have a better chance of winning high value Swagbucks when you search. You can win Swagbucks with the value from 5 sb all the way to 1,000 sb!
Tips to winning more bucks:
- Try typing in your search as a question.
- Refer your friends!
- Be sure to click over to page “2″ of the search results. I seem to be getting a lot of bucks that way.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP WITH SWAGBUCKS
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Swagbucks
$5 for a One-Year Subscription to Good Housekeeping, Redbook or Woman’s Day
Eversave has a SUPER HOT magazine deal for us today – in fact there are a few that we can choose from :)
Pay $5 for your choice of a one-year subscription (12 issues) to Good Housekeeping, Redbook or Woman’s Day. Keep your personal life tidy as your day planner with health and fitness news, love and parenting advice, plus fashion tips, celebrity gossip and more. These comprehensive style bibles are a must-read for the busy, balanced woman. Already subscribed? Snag this Save for renewals, too!
If you are NEW to Eversave – you get $2 in credit by signing up here
If you have grabbed a save before pay $5 for your choice of a one-year subscription (12 issues) to Good Housekeeping, Redbook or Woman’s Day here
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January 27, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Magazine Deals
Best Meals Happen At Home Promo at Publix
If you are a Publix shopper you should see all the Best Meals Happen at Home coupons at the store!
Well, we can also sign-up on the web-site to get more savings and great recipes…
Head here to get signed up with Best Meals Happen At Home
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January 26, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Publix
Restaurant.com 80% OFF Coupon Code!
Restaurant.com has gift certificates 80% off right now with code: DATE, that means you can get a $25 gift certificate for only $2!
What to watch for when buying the Restaurant.com gift certificates?
- The fine print- Always read what the qualifying purchase may be, gratuity added, day restrictions, etc. before purchasing.
- Call the restaurant- Call and verify they do accept the Restaurant.com gift certificates. Sometimes they have decided to cancel their membership to Restaurant.com but Restaurant.com has not taken their gift cards off yet.
Tips for buying:
- Purchase gift cards for your home town plus towns that you visit often. When you are on vacation you eat out a lot, so that is when you would use the gift certificates more.
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January 26, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Dining
Frugal Family Fun – Let’s Build a Sun-Catcher!
This week – Tracy has a great craft to help us bring alittle sun into our homes :) Plus there’s a wonderful recipe for Cola-Chicken – it’s a super, easy dinner that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Head here to see this week’s Frugal Family Fun!
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January 26, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Uncategorized
Find Yourself in Good Health Booklet at Publix
There is a great booklet out at Publix right now called “Find Yourself in Good Health” – they have GREAT coupons in them and they all expire 2/15!
Look at this:
$1/1 Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken or Steak 8oz package
Stack with:
$1/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Refrigerated Products on Target.com
$0.55/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Refrigerated Products 01/08/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
$1/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Refrigerated Products 01/08/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
$1/2 Birdseye Frozen Veggies – Assorted Varieties
$1/1 Buddig Deli Cuts Honey Ham or Turkey Breast 16 oz
$1.50/2 Kashi Frozen Products
$1.50/2 Kashi Cookies, Crackers, or Crisps 6-9oz package
Stack with:
$1/1 Kashi Pita Crisps
$1/2 Starkist Tuna Pouches 2.6-11oz
Stack with:
$.50/1 1/1 RP
$.50/4 Starkist Tuna Pouches printable
$1/1 Cheerios 8.9 – 9oz box or 12.8 – 14.25 of Chex
Stack with:
Various Coupons on Smartsource.com here
Various Coupons on CouponNetwork.com here
$1/2 Cheerios Boxes 01/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
$1/1 Hillshire Farm Grilled Essentials Chicken Breast
Stack with:
$1/1 Hillshire Farm Grilled Essentials
$.55/1 Slim-Fast! 3-2-1 Plan Snack or Meal Bars
Thanks Having Fun Saving!
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January 26, 2012 by easternshoremom
Categories: Publix
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