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Posted on November 20th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Steal tips from the All You Grocery Challenge winner!

Could you spend no more than $25 per family member per week on groceries?  From swapping coupons to freezing leftovers, more than 7,000 participants used their wits to prove it could be done. Inspired by their savviness? On Tuesday, Nov. 24, tune in to The Early Show on CBS to meet the All You Grocery Challenge winner and learn her top secrets on how to save money on groceries.

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Posted on November 18th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Update on the pumpkin shortage

If you’ve been reading the food blogs lately, then you’ve already heard rumblings about a potential pumpkin shortage, just as Thanksgiving is approaching. I spoke with Roz O’Hearn at Libby’s a few weeks ago and she told me that although it was late coming to markets this year, there was plenty of canned pumpkin to be had. Well, since then, heavy rains in Illinois, where Libby’s plants its pumpkins, made for a tough harvest, with some pumpkins ruined by fungus, others just too hard to pick because of the waterlogged fields. As a result, Libby’s spokespeople are now saying there will be fewer cans on store shelves.

But all is not lost! You can still have your pie and eat it, too. Organic pumpkin, usually just a tiny fraction of the overall market, is grown on the West Coast, and growers there didn’t suffer the same troubles as Libby’s and other Midwestern growers, the New York Times reports. So there’s plenty of organic canned pumpkin on store shelves. It is more expensive than regular canned pumpkin — but it’s still quite affordable. Instead of $2.90 for a 15-oz. can, you’ll pay about $3.80. Considering that a prepared pumpkin pie at Marie Callender’s costs more than $11, organic pumpkin is still a great deal.

You can also make your own pumpkin puree very easily. Buy a sugar or pie pumpkin (don’t use the big pumpkins that you carve — they don’t taste as good), cut in half and remove the seeds. Brush the inside of the pumpkin halves with vegetable or olive oil. Place them on a large rimmed baking sheet, cut side down, and pour in about 1 cup of water. Bake the pumpkin at 350ºF until tender (it can take between 1 and 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size of the pumpkin). Let it cool, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, and puree it in a blender or food processor. You’ll get about 1 cup of puree per pound of pumpkin.

Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

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Posted on November 16th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Get coupons for organic food

Think coupons don’t exist for organics? Think again.

Several sites offer nothing but organic and natural food coupons. Here are some of the best. If you know of others, post them!

* Sustain Lane
* Delicious Living Mag
* Eat Better America
* Mambo Sprouts
* Organic Deals & Coupons
* Stonyfield Farm

INTERESTING TIP: You can often use “general” coupons for organic items made by the same brand. Let’s say you have a coupon for Bertolli

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Posted on November 12th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Get T.G.I. Friday’s appetizers—for half the price!

Get T.G.I. Friday’s appetizers—for half the price!

Swing by a T.G.I. Friday’s any day after 4p.m. from now through December 23 to munch on half-price appetizers (normally $6 to $11), including Sesame Jack chicken strips, spinach dip, fried mozzarella, nachos, wings, potato skins and more!

Posted by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

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Posted on November 11th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Get exclusive savings on energy bars

Save on energy barsI love a good energy bar to calm those 4 p.m. sweet cravings. But some bars I’ve tried are truly awful — fake-tasting or cloyingly sweet. So when I find one I love, I want to share the news! Enter these Salba Whole Food Bars that are so delicious! Fruity and sweet, but not overly so, with a little crunch from the super-healthy salba seeds, which studies show can help fight inflammation, lower blood pressure and manage appetite.

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Posted on November 11th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Save on … everything!

Save on Everything at BJ'sHave you always wondered whether it’s a good idea to buy a membership to a discount club store? Good news: BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering a 60-day trial membership—for free! No surcharges, no strings. Simply activate your membership before Dec. 31, and get all the member benefits for free, just in time for the holidays. Click here, print out the coupon and bring it to your local BJ’s, then shop all you like.

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Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

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Posted on November 6th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Freebies on drinks, diet advice and more!

Freebies on drinks

* Stock up on toothpaste! Get a free sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste with whitening action; just print out this coupon and bring it in to store. http://www.aquafresh.com/Savings.aspx

* The skin around your eyes needs protection from sun damage all year-round. Start reversing the side effects of too many rays (sun spots, fine lines) now with a free sample of Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage daily eye cream with SPF 15. http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid78162.aspx

* Grab a free small beverage at Hardee’s with the purchase of smothered country potatoes before Dec. 7 with this printable coupon.  http://www.hardees.com/promotions/coupon/free-small-beverage/

* Considering a diet? Get a free in-person or over-the-phone consultation with a Jenny Craig specialist now to talk about your ideal size, ask questions and learn about the next steps you can take to get a healthier body! Click here for more details. http://www.jennycraig.com/page/affiliate/?CMPID=aff021

* Dinner next Tuesday is on Whataburger! If you visit a participating location on Nov. 10 from 5 to 8pm decked out in orange, they’ll thank you for your Whataburger love with a free burger. Enjoy! http://www.whataburger.com/whataburger_serves/

Posted by Melissa Fiorenza, Associate Editor

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Posted on October 30th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Halloween Countdown: Get ready for the big night!

halloween-costumes-m1 days until Halloween!

Now is time to get the final preparations in gear for your Halloween night. Make sure you have some festive music playing and create your own free custom playlist with our Halloween-themed suggestions.

Spend the night watching some scary Halloween movies like Interview with the Vampire or choose some more kid-friendly flicks like Harry Potter.

This weekend, make a low-cost Halloween dinner at home with these budget-friendly recipes.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Posted on October 21st, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Halloween Countdown: Get cooking with easy Halloween treats

r16015fp10 days until Halloween!

Here’s a fun recipe from Pillsbury for Crescent Mummy Dogs. They look delicious, inexpensive and easy to make! Kids will be sure to gobble down these snacks in no time. For more bite size snacks, you can easily make a batch of Witches Fingers in Bandages, Bat Bites, and Skewered Eyeballs.

Posted by Riley Tant, All You.com

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Posted on October 20th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou

Clean out the freezer before frost sets in

six-oclock-scramble-mWhen I visit the homes of friends and family, I like to peek in their freezers (as long as they don’t mind!).  I’ve noticed that many people have hundreds of dollars of food stored away in that frozen vault, and it’s often earning only freezer burn rather than interest.  So let’s look at how you can tap into that money (and maybe apply the savings to your holiday gift fund).  Below are five suggestions for clearing space in your refrigerator and freezer:

1. Before you go grocery shopping, pull everything out of your refrigerator and see what can be incorporated into this week’s meals or just needs to be tossed.  (I recommend making a weekly menu plan, so little if any food goes to waste.  (My website, www.theScramble.com can help you with that).

2. Evaluate the items in your freezer that you haven’t used, or don’t consider tempting.  Taking a realistic view of what you and your family will actually eat as leftovers will keep your freezer from filling up with items you will likely never enjoy (kind of like your closets!) In other words, you can throw away that piece of cake that’s years past its prime or that half casserole that nobody liked the first time around.

3. If you have frozen meats or casseroles that you aren’t saving for a specific reason, incorporate them into this month’s meals before they become too old.  Use them as a nightly meal for the week paired with a fresh salad, or enhance one of the week’s lighter meals with your frozen finds.

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