Castleberry’s Chili Sauce Coupon Only 19¢ Per Can At Publix

Grilling season is here. If you have chili dogs planned, you will love the new coupon that just popped up! We have a new Castleberry’s Chili Sauce coupon available today that make the sauce super cheap at Publix!

I need to check my pantry to see if I have enough to get me through the summer. It’s hard to pass up that price!

Castleberry’s Chili Sauce, $0.69
-$1/2 Castleberry’s® Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Only 19¢ per can!

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Publix Frugal Focus – Portioning & Freezing Meat

Each week I thought it might be fun to focus on one frugal concept. It might be something from the ad, a tip from a reader or really anything. If it has a frugal focus that might help someone…then I’ll try to feature it.

This week I thought we’d talk about portioning meat prior to storage.

How many times have you bought a package of ground beef and thrown the whole pack in the freezer to use another day? Once you finally get around to using the meat do you end up tossing half of it in the trash? When you toss that food it’s like tossing money in the trash too! We all work so hard to keep our grocery budgets down, throwing money away is the last thing we want to do.

By planning ahead and taking a few minutes to pre-portion and package your meat you can save big.

The easiest way to start is to have an idea of what you plan to do with the various meats you purchase. While you may not know exactly what every single item may become, you’ll want to have a general idea. For example, I package ground beef into half pound and pound packages. When I make hamburgers for dinner, I need a full pound of meat to feed my family. When I make spaghetti or casseroles, I only use a half pound of ground beef. Because I have the meat pre-portioned I can pull out only what I need each morning for my dinner that night.

By knowing how I use the meat and my family’s consumption I can make sure nothing goes to waste.

I do the same with all meats. I even take a few minutes to prepare some foods before I freeze them. I will often cut chicken into chunks or strips for kabobs and casseroles before I toss them in my FoodSaver bags. That way half my work is already done! Note: I can chop foods into smaller pieces and freeze using my FoodSaver but this is not a good option if you use traditional plastic wrapping or storage bags. 

Another big part of packaging your meat is making sure it is in proper packaging. While you can just use the original packing that you get at Publix, you may want to consider a more sturdy option. Store packaging is not super thick and is permeable to air. So while the meat may be ok for a short period of time, the quality may diminish over time. You may also notice freezer burn to occur at a faster rate. To keep out the air you need to make sure to wrap your meat or store it in a bag designed for freezer use. I use my FoodSaver and have found this to be my preferred method. If I just need to store the food for a few days I might wrap in plastic wrap and then toss in a freezer bag.

You want to freeze your meat as quickly as possible to maintain the best quality. I have a spot in my freezer where I place new items so they will freeze quickly. Once frozen I add the items to the various similar “stacks” in back of the freezer. It takes a few minutes but I try to make sure the newer foods go in behind the older foods so that first in goes out before the new additions.

I’d love to hear any tips that you guys may have when it comes to freezer storage. Do you have any tricks or tips that work best for you?

Being able to feed my family while staying in budget is one of my most important jobs. I have been doing it for a while and at this point and I think I am pretty good at it. Now, that doesn’t mean I know it all – I learn something new everyday! So, that’s where you guys come in. I would love for you guys to send me in any tips, ideas or email me with areas that you need some help. 

Deals From My Inbox 5/23

Michelle found Ling Ling potstickers on clearance for 2/$6.99. If you still have your $3 Facebook coupon (no longer available), you can pick up the bags at a great price.

Ling Ling Potstickers, 2/$6.99
-$3 Facebook coupon (no longer available)
Pay just 50¢ each if you still have the coupon.

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Christie over at Saving Said Simply found a nice deal on Little Noses Saline at Publix

Saline Drops, $3.27
-$2/1 Little Remedies Products .5 to 4 oz or 60 ct Publix Coupon “Get Lots For A Li’l Bit” (exp 5/29)
-$1/1 Little Remedies Product
As low as  27¢ per package.

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Frugal Family Fun For Less – Memorial Day Freebies and Discounts

This week my buddy Tracy has a nice list of Memorial Day freebies for us. No matter what your Memorial Day plans, you will definitely want to check out the post and see if there is any discount or freebie that you want to  take advantage of .

We will be staying home this weekend for a fun cookout…what are your Memorial Day plans?

Publix Super Meals – Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

Products for this recipe sponsored by Good Cook

Welcome 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!

With the great deal on Boston Butt Roasts this week, I just had to do Barbecue Sandwiches. Now these are not your standard boring sandwiches – I made a kicked up version that will have your whole family cleaning their plates and asking for more!

There are lots of ways to cook up a Boston Butt Roast. I chose to smoke mine on the Big Green Egg at 250 degrees for 1.5 hours per pound until the internal temp hit 190 degrees. Just rub the pork with your favorite dry rub and let it go. Once you take it off the smoker wrap the roast in foil for an hour. Now, this is an all day process but oh so worth it.

Don’t have a smoker? Just rub the roast with your favorite rub and pop it in a 300 degree oven and cook about an hour per pound (or until the thermometer reads 190). You can also cook it in your crockpot on low for 8 – 10 hours. Lots of options – and definitely worth the effort.

Now, the meat is just one component of these fabulous sandwiches. The next layer is a delicious slaw. You guys might remember that I am not a mayonnaise person. So my slaw is made with vinegar instead of mayo. This slaw is best if it is allowed to chill in the fridge for a few hours. I typically make it once I get my roast going. Knock it out in the morning and you’ll be able to assemble dinner quickly.

Ok, so now you have your roast and your coleslaw ready – the last step is putting the pickles on your sandwich. My husband has decided that instead of plain pickles, he needs to have the crunch of fried pickles. I have to admit the addition of these really does make the sandwich oh so good!

To put your sandwich together just grab some of your favorite buns or rolls. Add some shredded pork and top with your favorite barbecue sauce. Pile on some coleslaw and top with a few fried dill pickles. Seriously this is what summer barbecue is all about. Take this to your next block party and you are sure to go home with empty platters!

This is a great week to put this one together – you can pick up everything you need at Publix at a great price! Add in some pantry items and you can whip enough food to feed 8 at about  $2 – $2.50 per person. Did I mention that any pork leftovers can be used to whip up Cuban sandwiches – yum!

Boston Butt Pork Roast, $1.79/lb
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, BOGO $2.37
Publix Cole Slaw 16oz $1.49 (reg $1.69) or Cabbage at $0.69/lb & Red Cabbage at $0.89/lb
Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 16 oz, 5/$5
Mt Olive Pickles or Jalapeno Pepper Slices Pak, 16 to 46 oz or 4 pk, BOGO $3.09
Original Recipe Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns, 12 to 15 oz, $2.29
Florida Sweet Corn, 12/$3

Tools used in these recipes:

• Cutting Board, 10″ x 15 1/2 “
• Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoons
• Food Chopper
• Chrome Wisk 10 “
• Handy Grater
• Cast Iron Skillet
• Corn Holders
• Non-Stick Chef’s Knife

Keep in mind that Publix carries a huge variety of Good Cook products. You can find a large selection of tools and cookware throughout the store. I love the corn holders and the brush for cleaning the corn. These are constantly used at my house…especially now with corn priced at only 25¢ per ear! You can grab all kinds of handy Good Cook gadgets at a GREAT price while you shop for all your meal essentials at Publix.

Endorse Offers For 5/23 to 5/29 + Matching Publix Deals

You should have some new Endorse offers in your app this morning, so I wanted to highlight the offers I see that match up with this week’s Publix sales….might as well earn a little cash back on the items you’re already buying!

Endorse offers vary by user. My buddies Christy and Tracy checked out Endorse with me and here are some of the offers we noticed (not all of us got the same offers):

50% Cash Back for Mountain Dew 2 Liters – matches with the Pepsi BOGO sale this week

20% Cash Back Diet Sierra Mist 2 Liters - matches with the Pepsi BOGO sale this week

20% Cash Back Multigrain Peanut Butter Cheerios – matches with the new Love to Shop Here, Love to Save Here sale

10% Cash Back Ritz Crackers – matches with the Ritz BOGO sale this week

10% Cash Back Yoplait Yogurt cups – matches with the sale this week

30% Cash Back Nature Valley Protein Bars – I have a feeling this will come in handy next week for those of you whose new sale starts on Wednesday

Head over here to sign up and find out more about Endorse. Be sure to leave a comment if you find a great offer to match up with a Publix sale! If you are new to Endorse, click here to see more information about the program.

Publix GreenWise Ad and Coupons Week of 5/23 to 5/29

Here is the Publix GreenWise Market Ad & Matchups for the week of 5/23 to 5/29. There are a bunch of nice deals this week for those of you that have a GreenWise Market nearby!

You guys have been great about finding coupons that I don’t see for these organic deals…so let me know if you see a coupon that I’ve missed!

Click “Read More” to see the full list.

BOGOs
Organic Green Beans, 12 oz, BOGO $4.99
Alpen All Natural Muesli Cereal, 14 oz, BOGO $4.99
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ibotta Share The Love Promotion – New Users Can Earn An Easy $10

Heads up guys, ibotta is launching a new promo today – the Share the Love program.

Each new user who signs up for Ibotta will earn $10 for redeeming 5 offers in your first two weeks (and you’ll also earn cash for those 5 offers as well, plus any eligible Bonuses).

Remember, ibotta is a great way to earn cash back for the things you already purchase. You can see my post HERE for more information.

Reader Spotlight – A Life With Coupons

Today’s Reader Spotlight comes to us from Kathy, who has been using coupons for 35 years. She got serious about couponing when she was stationed overseas, so she has a wealth of couponing-related experiences that are really interesting.

Take it away, Kathy!

I have used coupons on and off over 35 years as we have moved around the world. Where do you get coupons when you live overseas? Great question. When we lived in England, both my husband and I were active duty members of the Air Force, stationed at two different bases about five miles apart. My husband’s boss, had coupons mailed to him a couple times a month and he would bring in a huge manila envelop with them in it to share with others.

That was where I got serious about using coupons, as I had the opportunity to find coupons I could use on items I bought every one or two weeks when we grocery shopped. The local newspapers in England did not contain any coupons so we were unable to get any that way. I called my family (1987-1989) and asked them to send us coupons as well. The local Commissary and Base Exchange had coupons from time to time hanging on items in the stores, so we could grab one or two at a time. I usually saved $15-20 and thought that was decent.

We moved  back to Georgia where we have lived for the past 20 years. Over the years, I have changed how I shopped from buying just what we needed with maybe one extra tube of toothpaste to now stocking the items we use consistently with a small stock pile. The internet has helped me seek out web sites that have great information like I Heart Publix, as well as two other web sites I look at a couple times a week. Their information has helped me buy toiletries and snacks to send to my friends that are deployed for a fraction of the cost of the items, and then in turn I can use the money I saved to mail the packages.

Now I am couponing for just my family (husband, daughter in law, and son), and I buy some items for donation – our church has a food pantry we donate to each week, and sometimes I buy things for my daughter in law’s classroom and/or school.

At this point in my life, I still enjoy the hunt for great deals, but I do not go overboard as far as having a stock pile in excess of $2000 and up, nor do I buy the entire shelf of an item when I go into a store. I used to shop at many stores, but now I am pretty much dedicated to Publix as they have the great buy one get one free deals and in Georgia, I only have to buy one item as it rings up half price.

Couponing enables me to take the money I have and stretch it a lot further than if I paid full price and really make a difference in my own way. Some of my friends see couponing as bothersome or unneccessary–but to me, it is a way of life and something I enjoy doing.

I could really use a few new volunteers for the Reader Spotlight – so pretty please with a cherry on top…please write in if you have a story to tell! Your post can be about almost anything to do with couponing. You can tell us about a particularly good or bad situation you’ve dealt with as a couponer, about how you got into couponing or how couponing has impacted the rest of your life, you can make a list of things every new couponer should know…just about anything, really! If you think it’s interesting and it has to do with couponing, email me with your idea at contactiheartpublix @ gmail.com.

This is one of my favorite features on the site! Be sure and check out all the past Reader Spotlights HERE.

Passionate Penny Pincher Recipes 5/23

Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher has several great recipes for us this week. Ribs are on my menu this week too. My husband will be firing up the grill for me. If you prefer to let your slow cooker do the work, check out Laurie’s recipe. We have a really great sale on ribs right now at Publix so it’s a great week to whip these up!

Strawberry & Cream Trifle
Slow Cooker Ribs
Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

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