Sunday Coupon Preview for 6/9 + Sweetbay Coupon Giveaway

We will be getting one insert this weekend – a Smartsource. Head over and check out the Sunday Coupon Preview for 6/9.

Remember, coupon inserts can vary from city to city. Head over and check out the list to see all the coupons that you might find…and be sure to leave a comment if you spot a good deal at Publix!

Katie over at Sunday Coupon Inserts let me know that some of you guys will find a Publix coupon in your SmartSource this weekend as well – a $1/2 TGI Friday’s Frozen Snacks. Hopefully we’ll see a nice matching sale.

Also, if your store accepts Sweetbay as a competitor, you will want to be on the lookout for a single page flyer with a  $2 off any $2 or more produce purchase Sweetbay coupon. Free produce is always a good thing!

Katie is also offering up a giveaway of some of those great Sweetbay coupons. FIVE winners will each get (10) $2/2 Produce Purchase coupons. To enter, just leave a comment and tell me about your favorite coupon in this week’s upcoming SmartSource insert.

I’ll pick the winners Sunday 6/9 at 11 pm. Good luck everyone!

Publix Super Meals – Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous with Shrimp + Win A Set Of Produce Keepers!

Products for this recipe sponsored by Good CookWelcome to this week’s Publix Super Meals. Each week I am going to share a recipe to help you take the Publix Super Deals and turn them into Publix Super Meals!

I have a great recipe for you guys this week! It has some of my all time favorite things combined into one fantastic meal – Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous with Shrimp.

Now for all of you who are opening a new window to look up couscous – I will save you some time. Couscous is simply tiny granules of pasta – it’s just coarsely ground semolina (a type of wheat). It is light, fluffy, delicious and super easy to prepare. I love it as an alternative to pasta or rice. It’s especially great as you can have it prepared in 5 minutes.

I usually buy it in large canisters so I can cook what I need. I noticed that the boxes of Near East Couscous are on sale in the current Publix ad so I knew it was time to share this recipe!

This recipe is super versatile. You can use any veggies you have on hand. I peeked in my fridge and noticed my Good Cook Produce Keepers filled with tomatoes, lemon and zucchini. I grabbed some shrimp from my freezer and in no time flat – DINNER! The best part is that this recipe makes a ton. You better believe I have been eating this for lunch all week long!

Seriously how can you go wrong combining couscous, a ton of delicious veggies, capers, olives and feta. Oh my, I might need to go have a snack while I am typing. Here’s the recipe:

This is a great week to give this recipe a try. With the BOGO sale on couscous you can put this together at a great price. I had to grab a few fresh veggies and the rest was in my pantry & freezer!

Near East Rice Pilaf or Couscous or Taboule or Quinoa Blend, 4.7 to 10 oz, BOGO $2.19
Athenos Traditional Feta Cheese, 6 to 8 oz, BOGO $4.99
Baby Portabella Mushrooms, 8 oz, $1.99
Large White Shrimp, 31 to 35 per pound, $7.99/lb

Did you see those fun little produce keepers peeking in the back of my picture? The folks at Good Cook sent me the entire line of Produce Keepers and I love all of them!

You pop your fruits or veggies in the little containers and twist to close. Not only do they keep your food fresher than a plastic bag, they make them more visible. I can’t tell you how many times I have found a random mystery item in a baggie tucked way down in the produce drawer. What a waste of good food and money! When you can see the item, you are much more likely to use it.

Keep your produce fresh longer with These produce Keepers! These Vegetable Keepers are a part of the Good Cook ProFreshionals brand.  Store unused peppers, melons, tomatoes, bananas, and asparagus in these colorful produce keepers. Keep them crisp and fresh longer in these specialized, transparent lid containers prevents contents from spoiling or smelling. These shaped food storage containers are designed to represent the produce it stores and are easy to identify in the refrigerator.

I have seen several of these in Publix and let me tell you they are well worth the money. These produce keepers will pay for themselves in just a few weeks because you will actually be using all the produce you buy – no more unused mystery items.

How would you like to have your own FREE set?

FOUR (4) I Heart Publix readers will win a set of Produce Keepers (total value – $42.00) that included the following:

• Tomato Keeper 
• Citrus Keeper 
• Green Pepper Keeper 
• Asparagus Keeper
• Grapefruit Keeper 
• Cantaloupe Keeper 
• Banana Keeper

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winners on Friday 6/14 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• Which Keeper would get the most use at your house?

OPTIONAL ENTRY

• Click to “like” or “pin” your favorite keeper on goodcook.com.

If you want to go ahead and pick up a set you can shop at Publix in the housewares section or head over to GoodCook.com and use the code KEEPERS to get 25% off these produce Keepers as well as your entire Good Cook order. Plus, if you buy any Produce Keeper you will get a Banana Keeper FREE with purchase (this is an online offer only). This offer valid through June 30, 2013.

This post is sponsored by the folks at Good Cook. I am posting as a Good Cook Kitchen Expert but all comments and opinions are my own.

Bomb Pop Review & Giveaway (Win Cool Treats, Fun Decorations & A $25 Publix Gift Card)

It’s summer time here at my house. While summer may not actually start until June 21st, the boys are out of school and we are in summer mode! Summer is just a bit more relaxed and low key.  Time to call up some friends, fire up the grill and make some summer memories. Whether it’s the 4th of July, or a Sunday afternoon, there’s nothing better than a summer party.

Here in the south, it gets hot and I mean H-O-T! The best way to cool down is with a cold treat. The folks at Bomb Pop asked if they could send me a few boxes of the Original treats. You know I said yes…my boys would have been so sad if I declined those yummy treats. They jumped for joy when I pulled a box out as an after dinner dessert. Of course since I would be the one doing the review, I had to give one a try as well. Blogging can be such hard work–tee hee!)

My boys loved the Bomb Pop and have already polished off 3 or 4 more since I got them. I thought they were great as well – very refreshing and perfect summer treat. I have to admit they brought back memories of me standing in line the ice cream truck when I was little.

Why not put together your own summer party. Call up friends and family and tell them to mark their calendar. Pick up some hot dogs, burgers and a couple boxes of Bomb Pops while you are shopping at Publix. Sometimes the best parties are those that aren’t too fussy.

Summer parties are fantastic because you can do everything outside at a leisurely pace.

One of the most stressful parts of hosting a party is having to obsessively clean your house and make sure you have seating to accommodate everyone. Outdoor parties are much more casual. What’s great is that everyone has a seat as long as you have plenty of blankets and towels! Paper plates and plastic cups are expected and perfect for quick and easy clean ups. Fun paper decorations can be added to your party area. Consider using fun summer themed decor for your get together.

The most important rule at a summer party…just have fun! Whip out a box of Bomb Pops and you are sure to see a bunch of smiles on your guest’s faces.

Bomb Pop and Publix want to help you celebrate this summer. In honor of National Bomb Pop Day (June 27) they are offering one I  Heart Publix reader a patriotic prize pack that includes the following:

• (2) FREE Bomb Pop Product Coupons
• American Summer Paper Lanterns
• Red Striped Popcorn Boxes
• Red Paper Straws
• $25 Publix Gift Card

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winners on Friday 6/14 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• Tell me how you like to celebrate summer.

I am working with Bomb Pop and Publix to share summer entertaining ideas using the information and products they provided me. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

Publix Fresh Savings Event & Giveaway

The Publix Fresh Savings event starts today for some (starting April 25th for the rest of us). Just shop the perimeter of the store and load up your cart with fresh delicious produce and meats. Then, head into the aisles to complete your meals with condiments and sides.

When you purchase participating products, you can save on store brand items such as bagged salad, chicken breasts, eggs and fresh fruit. Before you head out to take advantage of the savings, be sure to grab the coupons from the Publix weekly ad. You can see details on the Publix Fresh Savings page. Note: You may also be able to print coupons on the Publix Fresh Savings page. They were not available last time I checked. I will update if they pop up.

Here are the coupons available:

• $2 off Publix Bagged Salad wyb Wish-Bone Dressing
• $2 off Fresh Chicken Breast wyb Hellmann’s Mayonnaise 22 to 48 oz
• $1 off Publix Large Eggs Dozen wyb Betty Crocker Premium Muffin Mix, 15.2 to 18.25 oz
• $1 off Fresh Meat wyb Progresso Bread Crumbs 15 oz
• $3 off Fresh Fruit wyb 2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 10.9 to 16.2 oz
• $2 off Publix Bakery Bread wyb Frito Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack 20 ct
• Free Publix Shredded Cheese 6 to 8 oz wyb 3 Ragu, Pillsbury, or Pepsi Products (in ad promo – no coupon needed)

You will need to hurry — select savings on fresh foods are only available through May 8th.

How about a giveaway? One I Heart Publix reader will win a $25 Publix gift card to help you save even more.

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winners on Tuesday 4/30 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• Which of the Publix coupons are you planning on using to save?

Disclosure: The information and gift pack were provided by Publix® through MyBlogSpark.

Good Cook Touch Treasure Hunt Is On – Find All The Codes For A Chance To Win!

Today is the day – the Good Cook Touch Treasure Hunt is on!

All you have to do is search for and find all the Touch icon codes and then enter to win $1,000 in Good Cook Touch Prizes. Just head over and search goodcook.com to find random Touch icons codes that have been posted on select products. How great would it be to fill your kitchen with some of the best products for FREE?!

Check out this list of goodies that I got. You can search for Good Cook Touch Codes on these participating products:

• MEASURE FROM ABOVE” 3PC MEASURING CUP
• NYLON LOCKING TONGS, 12” 
• FOOD CHOPPER
• 2qt BATTER BOWL
• CUTTING BOARD, PLASTIC 10 X 15 
• STRAINER 8″ 
• NYLON MASHER 
• HANDY GRATER 
• SILICONE FLEX TURNER 
• WOOD TURNER 
• WING CORKSCREW 
• SWIVEL PEELER 
• SPATULA BLADE 
• CHEF KNIFE, 8” 

Part of the fun of the hunt is that you have to search around to find icons. Be sure and visit all the participating blogger’s sites and  find those icons!!

I have more freebies just for I Heart Publix readers. I have a Good Cook 2qt batter bowls to give to FOUR I Heart Publix readers!

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winners on Tuesday 5/21 at 11 pm. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• What would you whip up with this bowl?

Want to grab some of these great products from Good Cook now? You can get an extra 10% off with promo code: HUNT. Also right now all Touch products have an instant savings of 30% off. You can update your kitchen must haves at a fantastic price!

This post is sponsored by the folks at Good Cook. I am posting as a Good Cook Kitchen Expert but all comments and opinions are my own.

Coupon Giveaway: Coupons for the New Publix Sale

My buddy Coletta at Klip2Save has a great little coupon giveaway for us today. FIVE winners will get 10 of each of the following coupons to match up with the Publix sale that starts tomorrow (today for some):

• $1/1 2000 Flushes
• $1/1 Smithfield Ham
• $1/1 and $2/3 Edy’s Fruit Bars
• $1.25/1 Finish Dish Washing Detergent
• $1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spread
• $1/1 Kraft Velveeta Cheese Skillet
• $1/2 Welch’s Fruit Snacks
• $$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix

This will have to be a quick giveaway so that you can get your coupons before the sale ends – so I will pick 5 random winners at 11 pm tonight, 4/10.

If you would like to win the coupons, just click on the image above and enter your information. No need to leave a comment on this post – if you are the winner, Colletta will ship your coupons to the address you provide.

By the way Coletta let me know that she just got in these Publix coupons:

• $2/1 Hellmann’s 30oz Publix store coupon
• $1.50/2 Betty Crocker Premium Brownie, Cookie, Cereal Muffins or Shake n Pour Desserts Publix store coupon

I bet she’ll toss a few of those in the winner’s envelope too. If you need any coupons be sure to head over and check out her inventory at Klip2Save!

Coupon Clutch Giveaway!

If you are looking for an easy, stylish way to organize your coupons, you may want to check out the  Coupon Clutch. These fabric clutches make your coupon binder easy to carry and super attractive as well.

I know you guys love these organizers and right now you can score an awesome deal with a couple great coupon codes:

• Take $20 off any order of $75 or more with promo code SPRING through midnight CST on 4/21
• Take 10% off any order with the coupon code HEART (no expiration)

So how about a Coupon Clutch giveaway? My buddy Denise is offering one I Heart Publix reader a Deluxe Coupon Clutch in your choice of fabrics plus the following:

8 Tabbed Dividers
3 Plastic Binder Pockets
11 Three Pocket Pages
11 Six Pocket Pages
18 Nine Pocket Pages
5 Page Instruction Booklet

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below! You can gain up to 2 bonus entries as well (just make sure that you leave one entry for each one — up to a total of 3 comments.) As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included. I will choose the winner on Sunday 4/14 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

Just head over to Coupon Clutch and check out the styles, then come back and tell me your favorite.

BONUS ENTRIES

• Follow Coupon Clutch on Twitter.
• Follow I Heart Publix on Facebook  & Twitter.

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by the folks at Coupon Clutch. All comments and opinions are my own! 

The Good Cook Treasure Hunt Preview + A Giveaway!

I thought I’d give you guys a heads up that the folks at Good Cook have an awesome promotion starting soon. The Good Cook Treasure Hunt starts April 16, 2013. You’ll want to participate as they are giving away $1,000 in Good Cook Prizes.

Stay tuned for more details!!

As some pre-event fun, I have a couple of Good Cook Touch gift packs (valued at $15.00) that I am giving away now. Two I Heart Publix readers will win a prize pack that include a Cook Cook Touch flex turner and Touch slotted spoon.

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winner on Monday 4/8 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• What’s your favorite kitchen tool?

***Don’t forget you can also enter to win a set of knives in my current giveaway that ends 4/1 - Good Cook Nonstick Cutlery Review & Giveaway. Be sure and enter!

This post is sponsored by the folks at Good Cook. I am posting as a Good Cook Kitchen Expert but all comments and opinions are my own.

Good Cook Nonstick Cutlery Review & Giveaway

Last week a box full of Good Cook Nonstick Knives showed up at my door. I was so excited to see them and felt kinda like a kid at Christmas. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and have been using a set of 2 ceramic knives for almost all of my food prep. I do love them but they just aren’t always the right tool for the job. Now I have a great new set of knives that include a big variety to suit all my needs. Here’s what was in my box:

• Nonstick Paring Knife, 4” blade 
• Nonstick Sandwich Knife, 5” blade
• Nonstick Utility Knife, 5” blade
• Nonstick Chef Knife, 8” blade
• Nonstick Santoku Knife, 5” blade
• Nonstick Bread Knife, 7” blade

This past weekend was very dreary so we opted to stay home and get some things done. Since I got a big beautiful produce box on Thursday,instead of going out for our typical Saturday dinner out, I grabbed the Good Cook knives and gave them a test drive. I decided to whip up some Spinach & Feta Chicken Rollups. I added some steamed veggies and fresh black eyed peas. Who needs to go out with a delicious meal like that?!

The first thing I did was chop the veggies.  The blades on all the knives are non-stick coated  and have soft-grip, ergonomic handle that fits comfortably in the hand and provides better control when slicing and when hands are wet. I loved the little pairing knife for slicing up the carrots. The smaller blade allowed for good control so I could get even slices. When steaming veggies you have to make sure the items are equal so the food cooks evenly. I tried the Santoku knife first but settled in with the smaller pairing knife…it worked like a charm. The Santoku knife was a great choice for chopping my onions. I zipped through the onion quickly and without a tear shed.

Next I grabbed the chef knife and quickly chopped the big bunch of spinach. The knife was larger and the big 8 inch blade made getting through the bunch quick and easy. A quick wash and I then used it to slice large chicken breast into thin fillets.  I have to say that I was extremely pleased with all the knives and will definitely put them to good use often as I prepare meals each week. Another feature that makes these knives a big hit for my household is that each knife comes with its own fitted safety sheath. My boys know to keep their little fingers off my kitchen knives but the safety sheath adds another aspect of protection since we all know 5 and 7 year old boys don’t follow the rules all the time

If you need a new knife or a new set of knives you can pick up a great deal. Through April 15 you can use the code NONSTICK to get 30% off these knives as well as your entire order over on the Good Cook website.

 

I have some great news! The folks at Good Cook are giving one I Heart Publix reader their own set of Cook Cook nonstick cutlery (value, $125).

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. You can gain a bonus entry as well (just make sure that you leave one entry for each — up to a total of 2 comments.) As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winner on Monday 4/1 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

• Which of the Good Cook Knives do you think you would use most in your kitchen?

OPTIONAL ENTRY

• Click to “like” or “pin” your favorite knives on goodcook.com.

Disclosure:  This giveaway is sponsored by the folks at Good Cook. All comments and opinions are my own.

Hillshire Farms Sausage Great On The Grill + Final Publix Gift Card Giveaway

Well we got some great weather this past weekend in Atlanta and I was hoping the warm weather was here to stay. It’s a bit chilly today but I have hopes for a great weekend. When the weather is warm I love to fire up the grill. I can usually even get my husband to work the grill so that I only have to focus on preparing the side dishes.

 

One of our family favorites can be done all at once – kabobs! Grab a package of Hillshire Farm rope sausage, some bell peppers, onion, mushrooms – slice everything up and throw them on a skewer. A few minutes on a hot grill and you have your protein and your sides all done at once. Pair it with a side salad and you have dinner in under 30 minutes from start to finish!

Kabobs are easy, delicious and a fun change of pace. My boys love them because they taste great and they get to play with their food a bit.   Grab a couple of packs of Hillshire Farm Sausage and whip up some kabobs or just throw the links on the grill and then serve them in a bun. What a great change of pace from your typical ground beef or chicken meals!

I have another winner to announce. Congratulation to brandy.m. She was the winner of last week’s giveaway with her Turkey Sausage and Greens recipe. This recipe is another way to prepare your entire meal at once!

If you are looking for recipes, you can check out all the great recipes that the readers haveshared HERE and HERE and HERE. You can also look on the Hillshire Farm recipe page – everything I have tried there has been awesome!

Turkey Sausage and Greens

1 Turkey Kielbasa Rope – cut into circle slices
half an onion – diced
2 bushels of collard greens
2 cups chicken broth
seasonings to taste
1 tbs olive oil

Warm olive oil in the pan and then add sausage and brown
Once sausage has a good crust on it, add the onion and sautee until the onions are translucent (about 3 minutes)
Add collards a handful at a time – once the handful has wilted down a bit, add more, etc.
Once all the greens have wilted down, season to taste (I add garlic powder, sea salt, cracked pepper and red pepper flake)
Stir and let cook for a couple minutes then add chicken broth and stir again
Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes
Serve!

Goes great with GRITS!!!

I have some great news! The folks at Hillshire Farm are giving one more I Heart Publix reader a $100 Publix gift card. This is your last chance to win!

Entry is simple! You just need to complete the task below. As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.  I will choose the winner on Monday 3/18 at 11 pm.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

•  Just share your best recipe using Hillshire Farm Rope Smoked Sausage as the main ingredient in the comments below.

Disclosure:  This giveaway is sponsored by the folks at Hillshire Farm. All comments and opinions are my own.

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