Samples and Freebies

Requested:

Dove Hair Care
Garnier Fructis sample
Emergen-C
Simplistick sample

Received:

Always Infinity Pad and Liner sample and coupons
Huggies Little Movers sample
Kotex Pads and Tampons sample and coupons
John Frieda Collection Brillian Brunette shampoo and conditioner sample and coupon

CVS Deals - 9/29

I ran out to CVS on Tuesday, so that I could take advantage of the deal on the Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion. Here is what I got:

Transaction #1
1 - Bounty Paper Towels 6pk
1 - Charmin Toilet Paper 16pk
1 - Tide with a touch of Downy 24loads
1 - Bounce Dryer Bar, 2 mos

-$5 $5/$25 CRT
-$1 Bounty Paper Towels Mfg coupon
-$1 Charmin Toilet Paper Mfg coupon
-$1 Tide Mfg coupon
-$2.50 Bounce Dryer Bar Mfg coupon (vocalpoint)

Paid with $5, $3, $2, and $1 ECB and $5.87 OOP ($4.50 plus tax). Earned $10 ECBs.

Transaction #2
1 - Covergirl Foundation
1 - Covergirl Simply Blush
1 - Vaseline Sheer Infusion
2 - Gold Emblem Nuts snack size (one is dark chocolate covered almonds, first time I saw those)

-$10 Covergirl Buy One Foundation Get One Facial Product Free Mfg coupon
-$1 Covergirl Mfg coupon
-$1.50 Vaseline IP
-$2 Gold Emblem Nuts CRT

Paid with $10 ECB and $3.12 OOP ($1.66 plus tax). Earned $7 and $5 ECBs.

Total for the day $8.99 OOP with an increase of $1 ECB. Net cost of $7.99 for toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, lotion and makeup. It was a good day.

For more deals, check out:
Super Savings Saturday
Shopping Superstars

Soup's On

It has been so cold and blustery this week. I can't think of much better to eat than a good hearty, warm bowl of soup. In the winter, I frequently will pack soup in my lunch. Especially if it is nice enough for me to walk at lunch. When I get back from a brisk walk, the soup warms me up. I have many favorites, some of which I even make from scratch.

I have shared a few of my favorites here:

Taco Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
Egg Flower Soup

Here is a soup I usually make. It's not my favorite, as I don't generally care for beans, but my husband and kids enjoy it.

Black Bean Soup
Soup:
2 15oz cans black beans (can use dried beans, need to soak and add liquid to recipe)
1/4 c diced red onions
2 tsp chopped jalapeno slices
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
Garnish:
4 tsp diced red onion
6 to 8 jalapeno slices
sour cream

Pour canned beans along with the liquid into a medium saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for about an hour adding water if necessary or until it is as thick as you like. Ladle into bowl and top with garnish.

For more soup recipes, check out the Ultimate Recipe Swap Soup's On Edition.

This recipe also shared at Foodie Friday, What's Cooking Wednesday and the Grocery Cart Challenge.