My Baton Rouge Mommy

If you are new to saving at Walgreen's read Walgreen's 101.

If you are new to using coupons read Coupons 101 first.

You will find the weekly ad in the store, you will need to pick it up to use the coupons. You can also view the ad and print the coupons. You can now print Walgreens Corporate Policy to bring along with you.

Look for the March Coupon Book!

Sales:

Carefree Pantiliners $0.99
Use $1/1 Carefree 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
FREE after coupon

Neosporin Essentials 3 piece trial pack $12.99
Use $2/1 Neosporin Essentials 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/31/2012)
Use $5/1 Neosporin Essentials printable coupon
Use $12.99 Neosporin Essentials MIR 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/31/2012)
FREE plus overage after coupon

Blue Diamond Almonds $3.79 (BOGO Free)
Use $1/1 Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz 01/29/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Pay $0.89 each after coupon

Nescafe Instant Coffee $6.99
Use $1.50/2 Nescafe Taster’s Choice, 20-22 ct Stick or 7 oz+ Canister
Use $0.65/1 Nescafe Tas…

If you are new to shopping at CVS or just need help with some of the lingo in this post, visit my CVS 101 first. Make sure you print their coupon policy and keeping in your coupon binder.

You may also want to check out Couponing 101 if you are new to using coupons.

Get $1 in ECB for every fourth time you remember to use your "green bags".

**Keep in mind that most ECB deals exclude clearance items**

Weekly ECB Deals

Colgate Optic White and Sensitive Pro Relief Toothpaste $3.49, Get $2 ECB when you buy one (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro Relief, 4 oz+ 03/11/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
Pay $0.49 each after coupon and ECB

Hershey or Cadbury Easter Candy 2/$6, Get $1 ECB when you buy two (Limit 1)
Pay $2.50 each after ECB

Spend $15 on Participating Products, Get $5 ECB (Limit 1)
Starburst or Skittles 2/$4
Use $1/2 Starbursts, Life Savers, Jellybeans, 13 oz 03/18/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
Mars Easter Candy 2/$6
Use $1/1 Mars Brand Sea…

Walmart has a new coupon to save $1.00 on 1 jar of Planters Peanut Butter. Hurry before this high-value is gone!

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Get a FREE sample of Gevalia Kaffe!

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Head over and LIKE Wonka on facebook to get a coupon to save $1.00 on 2 bags of Wonka Jelly Beans! Remember to print 2 per computer!

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How exciting! If you missed your FREE quart of paint from Ace Hardware last week, you're gonna love this....Head over to Ace Hardware on facebook and print your coupon to get a completely FREE quart of Clark + Kensington paint of your color choice tomorrow only 3/17!!

No purchase necessary!!

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LIKE StarKist on facebook to print a coupon to save $0.50 on any one StarKist Tuna Pouch.

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Check out what I just downloaded to my daughter on my iPhone...

Guinness World Records 2012 Kindle Edition for $0.01!! As you can see from my statement above, you don't need a Kindle to read this books. You can use your computer, Blackberry, Android, iPad, iPhone or Windows phone!

Keep in mind that prices on Amazon can change at any minute so get this one will you can.

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In celebration of St. Patty's Day, Burger King will be giving away 1 FREE value-size fries per customer this weekend March 17-18. Oh and they'll serve it with green ketchup....

No purchase necessary - while supplies last.

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Photo and recipe courtesy of How Sweet It Is
Today's recipe - Toasted Sesame Ginger Salmon(serves 2-4)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds raw salmon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 green onions, sliced

Directions

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl or baking dish, combine olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar and whisk well until combined. Add salmon to the dish or place everything in a ziplock bag, then refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.

Preheat the broiler in your oven. (Or preheat your grill, etc if you prefer to use something else.)

Remove salmon with kitchen tongs and place directly on the wire rack. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt and pepper, then place directly under …

For the next three days only (thru 3/19), Lands' End has swimwear for the entire family on sale for 25% off plus FREE shipping for purchases of $50 or more. PLUS when you shop through Ebates, you'll get 6% cash back (normally 3%) and a $10 Gift Card if you're a new Ebates member.

If you've ever ordered from Lands' End, you already know how great the quality of their products are. I've had my eye on this really cute Tankini top and bottom for my 10 year old and have been holding out for a sale. This comes just in time for our upcoming trip to Destin, FL!

*This sale also includes sandals, totes, beach towels, and watershoes

Here's how to get the best deal:

-Head over to Ebates and sign up or log in to your account (if you are new, choose your $10 Gift Card)
-Search for Lands' End
-Shop the swim wear sale (remember you will get FREE shipping for a purchase of $50 of more)
-That easy!!
-You will automatically get 6% cash back deposited in your Ebates accou…

Here are your weekend retail coupons courtesy of Your Retail Helper:
Aeropostale - 30% off purchase Exp 3/18Aeropostale - $10 off $50 Exp 3/31Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 10% off $100+ purchase Exp 3/18Barnes & Noble - 30% off select titles Exp 3/19Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Collection Item w/$10 purchase Exp 4/1Build-a-Bear - $5 off $25 Exp 4/8Cacique - $25 off $75 Exp 3/25Carter's - Facebook Exclusive 20% off $40+ purchase Exp 3/21Children's Place - 25% off $50+ purchase Exp 3/18Crazy 8 - 25% off purchase Exp 3/18Dressbarn - 20% off regular priced purchase Exp 4/1Express - $15 - $60 off purchase Exp 3/18Family Christian - 30% off regular priced purchase Exp 3/18Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 3/18Fashion Bug - Facebook Exclusive - Flutterbuy Coupon GameGap Outlet - 10% off $75+ purchase Exp 3/17Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/17JC Penney - $10 off $10 Portrait Studio Purchase Exp 3/31Kirkland - $5 off $25 Exp 4/14Kirkland - $25 off …

It's Mega Swag Bucks Friday! What does that mean? When you search online through Swagbucks today you will have a chance at winning higher than average bucks, for instance: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 500! These Swagbucks can then be turned in for fun gifts like Amazon Gift Cards - it's free money in your pocket!

Not a member of Swagbucks? Why not? It is an easy and fun to earn free money! Go here to learn more about Swagbucks and to join, plus you'll earn 30 Swagbucks for joining!

What is Swagbucks?

Swag Bucks is one of the easiest ways to earn free gifts on the web. All you do is use the Swag Bucks website as your daily internet browser. Instantly as you are searching the web you can and will win Swag Bucks. As you earn more Swag Bucks you can start trading them in for prizes. My favorite gift from the Swag Store is a $5 Amazon Gift Card and all you have to do is trade in 450 Swag Bucks for it!

How to Swag easier?

For the easiest Swagging expe…

Grab a coupon on Arby's facebook page to get a FREE Reuben sandwich when you buy another. Valid March 16-18th only!

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Photo courtesy of NolaCuisine.com
Need crawfish this weekend? Remember to check out my friends over at Crawfish Pricelist before you head out to find out the lowest price in your area. Over the coming weeks they will be adding more and more locations that sell live and/or boiled crawfish. Just enter your zip code for vendors in your area with their current prices.

The site updates it's prices every Thursday but this year they are allowing vendors to submit their own prices as they change.

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If you haven't already requested the FREE Sample of Tide Pods - just a head's up that it's still available. Allow 4 weeks to get your sample.

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Ever wonder what other people really think about your favorite products or wonder if that new teeth whitener really works before you run to the store to buy it? I know I do and if you're like me, you'll find Procter & Gamble's "Have You Tried This Yet?" campaign very interesting and helpful.

Have You Tried This Yet? lets you read real consumer reviews of the newest P&G products available like Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol, Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, Shave Gel and Irritation Defense Soothing Moisturizer, Dawn Power Clean and more.


PLUS, you can sign up for these through the Have You Tried This Yet? website:

P&G brandSAMPLER: Shoppers can opt-in to receive coupons by mail and samples from brands including Dawn® Power Clean™, a dish detergent that provides the power of an overnight soak in just five minutes, as well as many other innovative products.

P&G eSAVER: You can save more than $70 this month by downloading coupons from the…

Photo and recipe courtesy of MyRecipes.com
The kids in my house LOVE breakfast for dinner....ok so do the adults. 

Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Ingredients

8 cups milk, divided
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups uncooked stone-ground white grits
1 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried dill weed, thyme, or sage or a combination of the three (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss cheese or a combination of the three, divided
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Directions

Combine 6 cups milk and salt in a large, heavy saucepan; cook over medium-high heat just until milk starts to boil. Gradually whisk in grits and butter. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until thick, stirring often.

Preheat oven to 350°. Remove grits from heat; add remaining 2 cups milk, stirring to cool grits mixture. Stir in eggs, herbs, and 1 cup cheese. Pour grits mixture into a lightly greased 15&q…

Today's the last day to use this awesome coupon that you possibly score you something FREE at The Limited! Head over and LIKE The Limited on Facebook for this new $15 off your $15 purchase coupon! I'm thinking FREE accessories.

This coupon is valid on anything in-store and your purchase will need to be equal to $15 or more (excludes markdowns). Valid until today only (3/15).

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Print this coupon and take it with you to Chili's to get 2 burgers, 2 large beers and bottomless fries for only $20! Valid March 15-18th only.

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Starting Sunday, March 18th you'll be able to pick up U by Kotex for only $1.00 per package at Walgreens! Here's how:

U by Kotex products 2/$7.00
Get $3 RR wyb 2
Use (2) $1.00/1 U by Kotex Product printable coupons
Final Price, 2/$2.00!

Thanks PennyPinchinMom!

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Saturday, March 17th from 10am-4pm, Bath & Body Works will be hosting a Fresh Picked Party! Here are the details from their facebook page:

- *FREE GIFT with any Home Fragrance purchase!


- Our Signature Vanillas are back! Shop Berry Vanilla, Lemon Vanilla and Apricot Vanilla for a limited time starting 3/17!


- **Enter for your chance to win 1 of 8 custom Bath & Body Works Bikes!


- Try our 3 NEW Wild Garden Fine Fragrance Mists!


- Let our Home Fragrance experts make your home market fresh with our NEW Fresh-Picked Candles & Wallflowers®!


- Enjoy a luxurious Fresh-Picked hand treatment at the sink with our Hand Soap experts!


*While supplies last. $10.50 value. Limit one per customer.

**In store only. No purchase necessary.

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Today you can get the 2012 Entertainment Book for $17(reg. $35) + Free Shipping! Ebates is offering 17.5% cash back when you shop through them to purchase your Entertainment Book!

Plus if you're new to Ebates, you'll get a $10 Gift Card of your choice when you sign up for your FREE account!

Here's what the deal would look like:

Log in or register with Ebates -Search for the Entertainment Book in the search bar
-Click through the Buy Now Link or the Entertainment.com link to be redirected to Entertainment.com
-Buy the 2012 book for $17
-Get 17.5% Cash-back in your Ebates account (FREE money)!
PLUS if you are new to Ebates you will get a $10 Target or Gift Card of choice!

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Friday March 16th

Highland Road Park Observatory's FREE events

Barnes & Noble Perkins Rowe - 7pm King Puck Contest

Barnes & Noble Citiplace 7pm - Olivia Comes to Barnes & Noble!

Audubon Pilgrimage
Friday, March 16, 2012 - Sunday, March 18, 2012

The forty-first annual Audubon Pilgrimage through March 18th celebrates a southern spring in St. Francisville, the glorious garden spot of Louisiana’s English Plantation Country. Features include two historic townhouses, Hillcroft and Prospect, and in the surrounding countryside two early 19th-century plantations, Highland and Woodland, plus Afton Villa Gardens. Also participate in the Pilgrimage weekend at the Oakley House, Audubon State Historic Site and Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, St. Francisville, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A historic down-hearth cooking demonstration will be featured at Rosedown on March 17th. For more information, call (225) 635-6330 or visit www.audubonpilgrimage.info. (courtesy of BRParents.com)

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