Changes & Transition ...

Almost 2 months ago I announced that I was going to be writing at Savings Lifestyle ~ Cincinnati.  If you’ve been reading here long and lately, then you know that since then things have changed here. I’m still blogging and looking for the deals but my focus has turned more to local deals instead of national ones.

So with that I have decided that it’s time for a transition.  This will be my last post here at Saving Bits and Pieces. I am going to put my time and attention into Savings Lifestyle ~ Cincinnati.

The things I post won’t change entirely though.  My weekly menu plans and Jungle Jim’s Deals will be at Savings Lifestyle ~ Cincinnati.  Other things you can expect to see over there are the growing list of Kids Eat Free deals, local events, retail and dining deals and whatever else comes along for the Greater Cincinnati area.  I've always linked over to Savings Lifestyle for the weekly Kroger & Meijer match-ups so finding them there should be familiar to you.

Be sure to "Like" Savings Lifestyle on Facebook.  All of my posts at the Cincy site will be there along with Savings Lifestyle ~ Dayton and of course all of the posts from the main site too! You can subscribe to the Savings Lifestyle ~ Cincinnati email newsletter here.

Since I know many of you live in the Cincinnati area I hope to still hear from you with great deals or events around town. Email me at Cincinnati@savingslifestyle.com

Thank you to everyone who have supported me here over the last year .... it was a year last Friday as a matter of fact.  I've had a great time and learned tons.  And now I'm looking forward to what the next year will bring!

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Menu Plan Monday December 6th

Time for another Menu Plan and of course another busy week!  We stayed home almost all weekend and boy was it nice. My house is clean and decorated for Christmas.  The holiday is coming way too fast but I think I'm starting to get excited about it.  I still have lots of shopping to do and ideas to come up with my I'm getting there.

Here's what's for dinner this week...

Monday - Taco Bar

Tuesday - Dinner Out after Christmas Band Concert

Wednesday - Panini Sandwiches, Pretzels & Veggies

Thursday - Sausage & Corn Chowder

Friday - Smoked Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes

Saturday - Meatball Sub Sandwiches, Homemade French Fries

Sunday - Christmas Party

What are you having for dinner this week?

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Jungle Jim's Ad Week of December 6th

If you're local I hope you've been to ... or at least heard of ... Jungle Jim's.  If you're not local, then put Jungle Jim's on a must visit list if you are ever in the Greater Cincinnati Area.  As the logo says Jungle Jim's is an International Market. It's also a one of a kind store like none other!  Jungle Jim's started many years ago as a produce stand and it has grown many times over the years.

Jungle Jim's does not double coupons and they do not accept printable coupons.  Even still there can be some great deals to be had and they have the best produce around.  Be sure to check the many "reduced" areas around the store including the reduced produce area which is where I do most of my fresh produce shopping.  I watch for reduced meats on every trip too!  Jungle Jim's sales run from Monday to Sunday.

Here are the deals I see this week ....

Produce

Texas Rio Red Grapefruit, 5 lb bag ~~~ $1.99 ea

California Lemons~~~ $0.33 ea

California Crisp Celery ~~~ $0.88/stalk

Farm Fresh Green Peppers ~~~ $0.99/lb

Dole Golden-Ripe Pineapple ~~~ $2.50 ea

Meat

USDA Choice Boneless Beef Chuck Roast ~~~ $4.99/lb BOGO!!

Gerber's Amish Farm Grown Cut-Up Frying Chickens ~~~ $1.09/lb

Jungle Jim's Regular or Thick Bacon, 1 lb ~~~ $3.00 ea

Seafood

Live Maine Lobsters ~~~ $8.99/lb

Dairy

Trauth Dairy Milk ~~~ $1.99 ea

Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz ~~~ $0.45 ea
Includes: Fruit on the Bottom, Traditional, Light N Fit,
$0.40/6 Dannon Yogurt Product 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/26/2010)
$.39 ea

Beverages

Minute Maid Orange Juice, 64 oz ~~~ $2.19 ea

Pantry

Keebler Townhouse Crackers, 8-16 oz ~~~ $1.79 ea
$1/2 Keebler Crackers 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)
$1.29 ea

Freshlike Canned Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz ~~~ $0.50 ea
Whole Kernel Corn, Peas, Cream Style Corn, Cut Green Beans, French Style Cut Green Beans

Cousin Willie's Popcorn, 3 pk ~~~ $0.99 ea

Planter's Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz ~~~ $2.19 ea
$1/2 Planters Products 11/14/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$1.69 ea

Welch's Grape Jelly or Jam, 32 oz ~~~ $1.79 ea

Tropical Blossom Florida Honey, 12-18 oz ~~~ 20% Off

Keebler Grahams Crackers or Sandies ~~~ $1.99 ea
$1/2 Keebler Crackers 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)
$1.49 ea

Indian Summer 100% Apple Cider, 128 oz ~~~ $2.99 ea

Frozen

Stouffers Lasagna, 90-96 oz ~~~ $9.99 ea

Household

All 2X Liquid Detergent, 50 oz ~~~ $2.99 ea
$1/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent 12/5/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/9/2011)
$1.99 ea

Bounty Basic Paper Towel, 1 roll ~~~ $0.59 ea
Limit 8 per family with additional $10 purchase not to include items with purchase limits.
$0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towels or Napkins 11/28/2010 P&G insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.34 ea

Purex 3-in-1 Complete Laundry Detergent Sheet, 20 ct ~~~ $3.99 ea

Don't forget The Q Hunter to acquire additional coupons for things you want to stock up on!

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Meijer Ad Week of December 5th

Here are the noteworthy Meijer Deals.  Use The Q Hunter to acquire extra coupons for the things you want to stock up on!

Blackberries, 5.6 oz ~~~ $1.00 ea

Hormel Salami or Pepperoni, 4.5 oz ~~~ $1.00 ea
$0.55/1 Hormel Pepperoni 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/3/2011)

FREE

Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies, 14 oz ~~~ $2.50 ea
$0.75/2 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$0.55/1 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies

$1.50 - $2.00 ea

Land O Lakes ~~~ $0.99 ea
Includes Fresh Buttery Taste 15 oz Bowl, Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil 8 oz, or Margarine Quarters 16 oz
$1/2 Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Products 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.50/2 Land O Lakes Butter 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.35/1 Land O’ Lakes Spreadable Butter Products 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.40/1 Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Products 10/24/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.55/1 Land O’ Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread
$0.50/2 Land O’ Lakes Butter Products
$0.50/1 Land O’ Lakes Spreadable Butter Product
$1/4 Meijer Mealbox Coupon (Tubs 15 oz and Quarters 1 lb)

FREE – $0.24 ea after stacked coupons!

Duncan Hines Premium or Family Brownie Mix, 17.6-21 oz ~~~ $1.50 ea
$1/2 Duncan Hines Products
$1/2 Duncan Hines Products
$1/3 Meijer Mealbox Coupon

$0.66 ea WYB (6) after stacked coupons!

Get more  Meijer week of December 5th ad details here.  Meijer runs their sales from Sunday's through Saturday's.

I will post about my shopping trips to share how I did!

Thanks Savings Lifestyle (formerly Mommy Snacks)!!

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Kroger Ad Week of December 6th

Here are the noteworthy Kroger Deals.  Use The Q Hunter to acquire extra coupons for the things you want to stock up on! 

The Buy 10, Save $5 Instantly Mega Event continues this week.   Here are a few of my favorites.

Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz ~~~ $1.19 ea
$0.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk 11/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
$0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
$0.69 ea ~ $0.19 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10

Cheerios Cereals ~~~ $2.29 ea
Original or Honey Nut
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$0.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios
$0.55/1 Cheerios Kroger E-Coupon
$1.29-$1.79 ea ~ $0.79 – $1.29 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10

Pepsi 2 Liter ~~~ $1.29 ea
$1.29 ea ~ $0.79 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10
Pringles ~~~ $1.39 ea
$1/2 Pringles Kroger ECoupon
$0.89 ea ~ $0.39 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies ~~~ $1.99 ea
$5/5 Keebler Cookies or Crackers Kroger E-Coupon
$0.99 ea ~ $0.49 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10

Armour Meatballs, 14 oz ~~~ $2.49 ea
$0.55/1 Armour Meatball or Pepperoni Product
$1.49 ea ~ $0.99 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10

Get Ready for the Great 3 Day Breakfast Sale Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 9, 10, and 11

50% Off Kellogg’s Cereal, Special K Cereal Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, and Rice Krispies Treats

Get more Kroger week of December 6th ad details here. Kroger runs their sales from Monday's through Sunday's.

I will post about my shopping trips to share how I did!

Thanks Savings Lifestyle (formerly Mommy Snacks)!!

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Menu Plan Monday November 29th

I've often heard that it takes 21 days to make something become a habit.  This is my 52 week in a row with a Menu Plan.  I guess it's definitely become a habit, huh?

There are weeks that it takes one look into my freezer and my meal plan is done.  Other weeks I struggle for inspiration & new ideas.  There are weeks that we eat every dinner planned and some weeks that I almost nothing goes as planned. No matter what though I can't imagine a week without a plan. 

If you haven't tried Menu Planning yet, what's stopping you? Trust me ... it will make the age old question of "What's for dinner?" much nicer to answer!

Here's what's for dinner this week...

Monday - 1/2 Burgers & Kids Eat Free at Champps

Tuesday - Spaghetti & Meatballs

Wednesday - Mini Farfalle Chipotle Chicken Pasta in Fire Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce

Thursday - After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

Friday - Smoked Sausages with Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms

Saturday - Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

Sunday - Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

What are you having for dinner this week?

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Kroger Ad Week of November 29th

Here are the noteworthy Kroger Deals.  Use The Q Hunter to acquire extra coupons for the things you want to stock up on! 

Tyson Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thighs, or Tenderloins ~~~ $1.99/lb

Butterball Turkey Bacon ~~~ $1.99 ea
$0.75/1 Butterball Sausage or Turkey Bacon 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
$0.75/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon  
$0.75/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon

$0.99 ea

Duncan Hines Cake Mix ~~~ $1.00 ea
$1/2 Duncan Hines Product

$0.50 ea

Buy 10 Participating Items Save $5 Instantly Mega Event returns this week.  These are a few that are at the top of my list ...

Pepsi 2 Liter ~~~ $1.29 ea

$1.29 ea ~ $0.79 each after Instant Reward WYB 10!

Bumble Bee Tuna or Salad Kit ~~~ $0.99 ea
$0.55/1 Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

FREE ~ $0.51 Money-Maker after Instant Reward WYB 10!

General Mills Cereals ~~~ $2.29 ea
Shown: Honey Nut Cheerios and Original Cheerios
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2010)
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios 10/31/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/11/2010)
$0.55/1 Cheerios Kroger E-Coupon

$1.79 ea ~ $1.29 ea after Instant Reward WYB 10!

Get more Kroger week November 29th of ad details here. Kroger runs their sales from Monday's through Sunday's.

I will post about my shopping trips to share how I did!

Thanks Savings Lifestyle (formerly Mommy Snacks)!!

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