Scripture Story Bag

My counsellor did this for a Sharing Time a few months ago and I thought it was great, so I'm going to do it too. She said her family does this for FHE on a regular basis. Here's how it works:
1. Gather any/all of the following items that you may have in your house and put them in a bag/box.
Rock
Boat
Snake
Apple
Gold coins
Armour
Sword
Bow & Arrow
White linen
Lion
Whale
Sheep
Heart
Staff/stick
Doll (baby)

2. For FHE each family member takes a turn pulling an item out of the bag and then everyone gets to tell a scripture story related to that item. For example Sword = Ammon, Nephi, etc (I picked King Solomon offering to cut the baby in half, some of the Primary teachers thought that was a bit violent, but, really, what's the difference between that and cutting off Laban's head?)

That's it. Easy as Pie.

Boxing Week Sales

iTunes Gift cards at Safeway: Save $13 on the $50 cards from Dec 27-Jan 1, plus click this link to save an additional $2. $35 for $50 = 30% savings
Zellers: Save 50% off any 1 item click here to print coupon
I hope to be back to regular posts soon.

Benchmark Prices Review

I thought this would be a good time to review JoAnn's benchmark pricing for a variety of items.
Click here for meat and fruit prices.
Click here for baking prices. Also add Butter - looking for less than $3/lb.
Feel free to add more prices to the comments.

Odds n Ends

FREE ZUMBA CLASSES
Missy Sharpe is offering Free Zumba classes at the Bower Chapel Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 8:30 p.m.
Children are welcome to play in the nursery or on the stage but there will be no paid childcare per se.
What is Zumba? I'm not sure because I've never been but I've heard it's latin-flavoured dance/exercise classes that are super fun. I'm going Thursday night for sure.
Wear your comfy clothes, exercise shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Grocery Deals
I'm taking a hiatus with new baby. Feel free to e-mail me deals or call JoAnn and we can post but I won't be going through all the ads and posting every deal.

Other Deals
Keep checking out http://www.mrsjanuary.com/ for deals. She will post links to deals and coupons for almost everything.
Costco has their 10cent photo print deals on right now.
I'd love to share my Costco card with anyone who wants to go shopping with me. That way I can shop vicariously through others. Just give me a call if you ever want to go out there.

'Super Saturday'
Mark your calendars for Saturday November 26th from 10am - 2pm. There will be some crafts (sign up at church) and socializing. If you're like me you can also bring your unfinished crafts from home and work on them. I'm not sure if there will be childcare yet.

PotLuck Lunch
I need to think of a more attractive name but I'm thinking of having a potluck lunch at my house sometime in the next two weeks. Let me know if you're interested and I'll pass on the date once I decide.

L

Grocery Deals this Week

Sorry, not many fantastic deals. I'm only posting for a few stores, JoAnn - please add if there is anything for the other stores, especially Sobeys.

WalMart
broccoli $0.88/bunch
strawberries $1.97/lb - not sure if they are good this time of year
cantaloupe $1.47 each
pineapple $2.97 each

Superstore
Broccoli $0.96/bunch
PC soft drinks $2.49/12 plus deposit
Pineapple $1.96 each (these are often quite small)
Orchard run gala apples $0.76/lb. I have eaten a ridiculous amount of these this week they are sooo good.
Squash $0.46/lb
sugar snap peas 2 lbs $5.98 (best deal you'll see)
PC blue menu cream cheese 250g $2.79 (I think anything under $3 is good, JoAnn what about you?)
PRICE COMPARISON:
ED Smith pure pumpkin 796mL $3.49
I bought the NN same size for $2.18 this past week. Goes to show to compare what's in the ad versus the store.
Huggies or Pampers big pack $19.99, reg $26.99
sweetened condensed milk 300mL $2.49 (anything under $3/can is okay)

No Frills
boneless, skinless chicken breasts $3.77lb, reg $6.15
Breyers ice cream 1.89L $2.97
red seedless grapes $0.97/lb
orchard run gala apples $0.69/lb

Frugal Shopping

I've been following http://www.mrsjanuary.com/ for awhile now. She is Canadian, based out east and posts lots of deals including food, coupons and retail. Good to check every few days.
I found http://www.frugaledmontonmama.com/ last night. Not as detailed as the other site but more local.
Just a reminder that Today (Monday) is 10% day at Co-Op and tomorrow is 10-15% day at Save-On, Sobeys and Safeway.
If you're on Facebook and want to be added to the group "Red Deer Clippers" - focuses on coupon trading, let me know and I'll add you. I still haven't decided if it's helping me or not because I'm not a 'couponer'.

There wasn't much worth posting from the grocery ads this week.

A reminder that if you're ordering apples from church your orders and payment need to be in by next Sunday (Thanksgiving). If you'll be away contact the RS president (I believe). These are 40lb boxes for ~$25-27.50 each (max $0.69/lb). Good deal but a lot of apples.

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Kids' Clothing Sales

Just a reminder about the Twin & Triplets garage sale this Saturday 10-4pm at Davenport Church of Christ.
Next Sat (Oct 1) there is a sale in Pehold, I believe at the new multiplex. This is where people rent their own tables to sell their clothing so you do have to go through multiple tables to find what you want.
Then on Sat Oct 15 is the Turnovers sale in Delburne, 8-12 I think. This is my favorite by far. I've started making it a girls morning out and we go with 2-4 ladies to save on gas.
I'm not committing to any of these sales this year but if there's no baby, I'll probably be there.

L

Grocery Deals this Week

Safeway
Turkey, grade A frozen under 7kg $0.99/lb
spend $100 get 100 bonus air miles

WalMart
many sales the same as last week, also note the ad states while quantities last, suggesting no rain checks
Pampers largest box diapers $32.33, reg $48.97
Sponge Towels 10 roll paper towels $8.97, reg $14.97
Scope 1L mouthwash $2.48, reg $4.46
Purex 12 double rolls TP $4.98, reg $8.96
Sunrype Apple juice 1L $1.11
Nature Valley granolla bars $2/box
Motts Fruitsations fruit sauce snacks $1.47 (reg. $2-3 at most places)
Hunt's snack pack puddings (12 count) $2.97
Safety 1st 3-in-1 car seat $92.77, reg $169.99
Black & Decker breadmaker $38, reg $79.96 HALF PRICE
Singer basic sewing machine $68.88 (not sure if this is a good deal)
Degree deodorant or antiperspirant $1.50
Speedstick, Lady Speed Stick deodorant or antiperspirant $1.97
Softsoap liquid 250ml OR  1.65L refill $1.97, Hmm, which is a better deal?
Armstrong cheese 750g $6.97
Silhouette yogurt 16 count $4.87
Lancia pasta 900g $1.47 - JoAnn is this a good price? It's all white, not whole wheat so I'm not sure.

Superstore
Gas coupon: awesome, spend a minimum of $100 and get 10cents off a liter, use your PC mastercard and get 20cents off per liter. So, if I fill my tank with 50L I save $10 minimum!
Frozen utility turkeys $0.96/lb
orchard run Gala apples $0.76/lb
Kellogg's Raisin Bran Jumbo size, Vector, Just Right or Special K $5.97, reg $8.49
Imperial Margerine quarters or soft tub $2.99, reg $6.37 - NOTE this is not non-hydrogenated
Prima Gattie peaches $0.96/lb
Black Diamond cheese 700g $6.99 (walmart price is better, just barely)
NN ice cream 4L $3.98
NN pure pumpkin 2/$4 - think outside the box - the RS cookbook has recipes for pumpkin muffins, cookies, cakes, etc. It's not just for pies.
Minute Maid juice 1L or Five Alive beverage 1L $1 each
Peek Freans cookies 2/$5 - I like to get the chocolate covered biscuits for easy smores

No Frills
Gallo Olive Oil 1L $3.97, reg $7.49 - Never want to be without at least a little bit of olive oil for when you need it.
Armstrong cheese 500g  $4.44
Striploin beef portions $4.77/lb, reg $9.69/lb
orchard run McIntosh apples $0.69/lb
Prima Gattie peaches $0.96/lb
seedless oranges 4lb bag, $3.99
So Good soy bev 2L $3.29, reg $4.29
Duncan Heins cake mix $0.98 (the icing was this price too last week)
Sun-Rype 1L juice $0.98 (better than WM)
Kraft PB 1kg $2.99

Blockbuster - save 70% off all movies. I went today and there wasn't much for kids but lots of adults. Think stocking stuffers, birthday prezzies, etc. At these prices it's cheaper to buy than rent.
As usual there are no rocking deals on produce.

Nutrition tip of the week: take a look at your cart - does it match Canada's Food Guide? Is it mostly vegetables, fruits and whole grains with smaller amounts of milk products and meat? Or is it full of processed grain products that don't really count and a token bunch of bananas?

Grocery tip of the week: Turkeys: Grade A - really pretty bird, 'well-shaped, meaty with even fat covering' Utility - 'minor skin tears or one or more parts missing (ie. wing tip)'.  So, if your guests aren't going to see the bird and there is a big difference in price, buy the Utility grade or Butch as we affectionately call her (please google Dave Bakes a Turkey from Vinyl Cafe to understand this reference).

Happy Shopping. Let me know if you have any shopping or nutrition questions for JoAnn or myself. Otherwise, I'll keep inserting totally random facts.
L

Red Deer Twin & Triplets Garage Sale

The Red Deer Twin and Triplet Club is having their annual garage sale this Saturday!!! its at a church in Deerpark "Davenport Church of Christ 68 Donlevy Ave... 10-4 Also there will be vendor tables set up!! Come support your local Twin and Triplet Club :)

DIRECTIONS: go to the end of Ross street and turn Right, it's the church immediately after the corner store.
According to Emily, everyone prices their things separately so you can sometimes get some good deals (I agree). Last time we were there at closing and one of the moms was giving away some of her stuff! Just like a real garage sale. Anyone can attend; there's always lotsa single stuff. I've been going for years, long before I cared about the cute "twinsy" clothes!
 
As well, it's not just 'twinsy' clothes. These families are putting in all their kids' clothing and the last one I attended had clothing from newborn up to around 8years or older. There was toys, maternity, etc.

Grocery Deals Friday 16Sep2011-22Sep2011

Superstore
spend $250 get PC butter basted turkey, up to $24.99 value
Orchard Run first of the season McIntosh applies $0.66/lb
Robin Hood 10kg flour $9.98, limit 4, after limit $12.97
Michelina's Classics or Flatbread frozen meals $1 each
Huggies or Pampers Club size $29.99, limit 4, after limit $39.99
Broccoli bunches $0.96 each
Bassili's Best Lasagna 907g $3.98
Kellogg's - lots of different cereals, all about $2 off regular price
Green Giant Simply Steam or Essentials 5/$5
Dole classic or coleslaw mix 2/$2
Skippy PB 1kg 2/$7 ($3.50 each, okay, not great)
Rooster Brand sweetened condensed milk $1.98, haven't tried this brand, hopefully tastes good
Purex 30 double rolls TP $13.98, limit 6, after limit $19.98
Campbell's Chunky soup 3/$4.98

Canadian Tire
Saturday ONLY:
Charmin TP 20 double rolls $6.39, JoAnn says this is Awesome Fantastic

Friday, Sat, Sun ONLY
All flyers had a game card good for either $5 off purchase, McCain deep'n'delicious cake or 1 of 3 for $5000 gift card
Bravetti 7 quart slowcooker with bonus mini cooker $28.89, reg $69.99
Food Saver (the thing that takes out all the air of the plastic bag) $69.89, reg $139.97
Alpha Omega 3-in-1 car seat $89, not sure regular price but likely around $200
So many other really good deals, recommend you check the flyer

Mark's Work Wearhouse:
Thursday September 22 is Ladies Night!!! 20% off everything including sale items in the store and I believe they are open late.
Plus a $10 off $50 purchase coupon, Plus free tassel necklace with $40 women's wear purchase, plus spend $150 on Carhardtt's, get a $30 gift card. I love Marks.
If any of you have not been in the store check it out. They have nice clothing for women, not just ugly work boots.

Wal-Mart Anniversary Sale
NO RAIN CHECKS
Tide laundry detergent 32 loads $4.97, reg 8.77
Pampers Largest Box diapers (often ~200 count) $32.33, regular $48.97
Sihouette 16x100g yogurt $4.87
Armstrong cheese 750g $6.97
Charmin 16 triple roll or 24 double roll $8.98
Wii $118
XBOX 360 $198 (Byron says both good deals)
iPod Touch 8BG $228 (regularly closer to $250)
Alpha Omega 3-in-1 car seat $92.77 (not as good as Canadian Tire, but only $5 difference)
Red, green or black seedless grapes $0.97/lb
Centrum Select or Forte multivitamins $5.98 each, regular $10.68, that's almost half-price
Old Spice, Gillette or Secret deodorant $1.97, reg ~$3
Goody Hair accesories 25% off
Dial, Softsoap or Irish Spring body wash $2.87
European Formula 1L shampoo or conditioner $1.97
Old Spice or Gillette Body Wash $2.87
Chocolate Milk 1L $1. That's right - cheaper to buy chocolate milk than white this week!!!!
Ritz Chips, Bits & Bites or Crispers $1.50
Ritz snack crackers or Christie Cookies $1.97 (anything under $2 is good, reg. price closer to 3-3.50 each)
Pop Tarts or Rice Crispy Squares 8 count $1.77 *so not on the RD healthy list but a good deal
Delissio Pizza $4.87
Clover Leaf skipjack tuna or flavoured light tuna $0.87 each

No Frills
Ritz Crackers $1.50 each (even better than WM)
Boneless Pork Loin $1.50/lb (JoAnn Approved price)
Minute Maid Juice and Drinks (10 x 200ml boxes) $1.50 each (reg $3.47 each)
Diana Gourmet Sauces or Marinades $1.50 each
PC blue menu soft margerine 454g $1.07
NN Dill Pickles $1.50
Cantaloupe $1.50
EDIT: Also cake mixes and icing for $1, Sunlight dishsoap $1.50 plus there was a coupon for like $0.50 off.
That's all for now. JoAnn will hopefully fill in any blanks that I missed.
I love to share good deals with others but I'm needing some positive feedback to justify the time to update the blog. As the reader, if you could post comments even once in a while to let me (and others know) that people actually read this blog, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
L

Grocery Deals this Week

Superstore:
Spend $150 get PC Super Soft toilet paper ($14.97 value) free
Boneless Blade roast $2.28/lb (not sure if this is good)
Cheerios 260-330g $1.99
Mann's Sugar Snap Peas $5.98/2lbs
Cauliflower $1.68 each
Casa Mendosa tortilla (10/package) 2/$6
Yves Veggie Ground Round (vegetable based protein) $8.99/1.248kg
I love this stuff as a ground beef replacement. It's already cooked and you just add to things like chili and lasagna. Different taste but healthier. I recommend at least 1 meatless meal a week.
NN sour crem 500ml 2/$2.98
Stouffer's Saute Sensations $4.97 (limit 6, after limit $8.47) So high in sodium but sometimes you need a quick meal.
Hunt's snack pack 12 count pudding $2.97
Kraft PB 2kg $4.98
Sunrype 40x200ml juice boxes $9.99 (works out to $1.24/5 boxes, okay deal, I think they are usually $1.80 or more, and this price applies to real juice only, not the 'beverages' that are more added sugar than fruit juice)
COUPON: Save $5 when you spend $29 or more on JOE kids' outerwear
Pampers big pack diapers (48-112) $19.99 (reg $26.99)
Graco Nautilus multistage carseat $99.99 (reg $239.99) WOW!

Wal Mart (North Red Deer location only, for Grand Opening of Supercentre)
Bananas $0.47/lb
Pork back ribs $9 each (not sure of weight)
Fresh Express garden salad $1
Cucumbers $0.88 each
Mushrooms 8oz package $1
Strawberries $1.97
Schneider's old fashioned or country naturals hams $7.96 (no weight listed)
Hotwheels basic cars $1 each (stocking stuffers!)
Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner etc $2
Maybelline The Falsies or One by One mascara $3.97
Armstrong Cheese 750g $6.97 (best deal on cheese this week)
Dairyland sour cream 250ml $1 (better than superstore)
Sunrype apple juice 1L $1.11
Kraft Salad dressing 475ml $1.97

Safeway
Lucerne ice cream 4L 2/$7 AWESOME!

No Frills
Robin Hood flour 10kg $9.99 (reg ~$15) Remember that you will pay less than $10 all the time at costco for Ellison's flour.
Delissio pizza $4.97
Red Peppers 4 count $1.99
Babies R Us
Baby fest on now, lots of good deals on baby essentials and not so essentials

McGavin's Bread Basket (north End)
Last friday of every month is customer appreciation, save either 10 or 20% (can't remember) but it's a good deal.


Nutrition Tip for the week: Be strong. Avoid buying the Halloween candy. It's only September. You know if you buy now you're just going to eat it. Spend the money on fruit and vegetables instead.

Rancho Vingola Order

I generally only post 'deals' but in this case, this isn't low priced food. We do not get any financial gains from promoting this company but, let me tell you the organic Mexican Mangoes are to die for.

Please see below for info on ordering bulk dried fruit, nuts, etc. Good quality products, generally can only order once a year. If you have questions contact the company directly or call Emily.

For anyone wanting to order from Rancho Vignola, they can contact Emily Berg and she will add them to her order. That way we don't each have to order the min $500. She is going to try to try to order on Friday, Sept 23 in the hopes that we are higher up the list and get our order faster this year!
So Emily's deadline is Thursday, Sept 22 (or Fri early morning if you're up late online!).
Rancho Vignola's Wholesale Ordering Season Begins!

Our 2011 wholesale price list and product information documents are now available on our website and we will be ready to receive your orders within a few short days. In the meantime, enjoy reading through the information we have provided, and please contact us if you have any questions or need clarification about the ordering procedure. Remember, the wholesale order deadline is Wednesday, September 28th and we have more time to answer your questions earlier in the month!
Click here for the 2011 Wholesale Price List
Click here for new product information

Looking forward to serving you this harvest season with
The Best of the New Crop
- The team at Rancho Vignola -
http://www.ranchovignola.com/

Additional Superstore Deals

Clearance on summer candy. Big box of freezies, reg $11.99, now $2.84 (I'm pretty sure sugar will keep for a year). Whoppers $0.84 (I'm addicted, just don't look at the fat content), a few others.
In the aisle with lightbulbs, electrical plug-in stuff (can't remember the number) there are lots of clearance items including timers for your lights or slowcooker, power bars and of course, light bulbs.
9kg (20lb) cases of peaches on for $18.98 this week. I hope they are good.
And, just as an FYI, they now have a natural/organic aisle where you may find some of your favorite foods have moved to such as Kashi Go Lean cereal, Kashi crackers, Mary's GF organic crackers.

Some Deals This Week

First Tuesday of the month: Discounts at Sobey's, Save-On, Safeway, Nutter's, anywhere else?

Superstore:
Spend $250 get a $25 gift card OR hangers ($29.99 value)
I highly recommend you get a flyer and check it out, lots of good deals:
Purex TP 15 double rolles $6.97
Tide detergent $9.97 (reg $15.97)
Brocoli $0.96/bunch (this is one of those superfoods we should be eating all the time)
Dan-Active 8 pack drinkable yogurt $3.99 + dep (reg $6.19 each)
Black diamond cheese strings 28 count $7.99, reg 10.99
SunRype Fruit-to-Go $0.25 each, reg $0.40
BUT, they are 72/$15.99 ($0.22 each) at costco this week (I was there Thursday and got that price, not sure when they change their prices).
Cascade 2in1 action packs 44-54count $10.97, reg $13.97
Bartlett pears $4.98/6lbs
Canteloupe $1.46 each
vine ripened tomatoes $0.86/lb
Degree or Secret antiperspirant $1.64, pretty sure this is a great deal
School supplies - lots on discount now, stock up on crayons and felts just because they are fun
Black Diamond cheese $6.99/700g - best deal by far - I don't like to pay more than $1/100g and you don't find this often. Unfortunately, you can't often find the low fat (<20MF) cheese for this price often.
Nature Valley granola bars $1.67/box, reg $3.57 (I generally only recommend Kashi or Nature Valley granola bars, all the rest are in the other/junk category)
Raisin Bran (675g) or Mini Wheats (445-555g) $2.77, reg $5.26

Wal-Mart
Grapes $0.97/lb. Stock up now. Winter's coming.
Bartlett Pears $0.88/lb
Cantaloupe $1.47 each
seedless oranges $.97/lb
Cauliflower $0.97 each (again, like brocoli, eat this veggie)

Costco:
If you missed out on the 8 cent photos, they will be 10cents from Oct 31-Nov 13.

Old Navy
Jeans & Hoodies - buy one get one free this weekend

On a final note, if you're ready to take the plunge into home canning, Superstore had a kit with the big pot, tongs, large funnel, recipe book and a few other goodies for the low price of $39.99. It's on the bottom shelf of aisle 1 (I had to ask because who puts canning stuff next to the pop?)
And, if you don't know what you're doing, check out the Atco Blue Flame Kitchen for the most up-to-date canning information and recipes. I recommend everyone checks out this site.

I'll leave the rest for JoAnn.

Free Toddler Bed or Double Headboard

Our crib broke - the front railing has a small piece missing so now it is only good to be used as a toddler bed or you could use the back railing as a headboard for a double bed. Cannot replace the front railing (I already tried).
If you want it or know someone who could use it please let me know. otherwise, it's heading to the dump.

More Goodies

1. Costco EDIT - 10 cent prints for 200 OR MORE prints on now until August 21st. I apologize as I thought it was up to 200 prints but then I went to order and realized the error.
2. Summer Clearance - now is the time to stock up on your summer toys and items you know you're going to use next year. Found lots of toys at Superstore. the Bay still has great clearance prices - plus take an extra 30%-50% off the sale price.
3. Internet Shopping - you know how there is often a place for a coupon code at the checkout? Before you do your check out, do a google search for the store + coupon. For example I searched through a few websites today using Chapters Coupon and found a code for $5 off my purchase plus I got free shipping for spending $25 (usually only for $39 or more). So I saved at least $25 with my sale purchases and coupons/discounts. Always worth doing the search before paying because you might just save some extra money.

Deals This Week

I've been enjoying my summer and there haven't been that many deals to be had, so here are this week's:
SmartSource flyer/coupon book - free box of 20 Quantum Finish dishwasher tabs. You have to purchase the tabs between August 1 and 21, 2011 and the value of the coupon is worth up to $7.99.
Wal-Mart:
Minute Maid frozen punch (not real juice) $0.67 each
Great Value Butter 1lb/454g $2.97 - GOOD DEAL as per JoAnn
Broccoli bunches $0.97 each
Cherries $1.97 (also gets JoAnn's approval)
Kellogg's Family Size cereal 515-850g - $4.97 each. Now the most important part about these, based on the picture is the boxes have a mail-in coupon for a $5 gas coupon, which mean you're getting either your gas or cereal for FREE! Shazam!
Clover Leaf tuna - $1 each (I buy the small flavored tins for lunches instead of spending $5 on a sandwich when I forget to make my own lunch).
SuperStore:
Spend $150 get a free 2lb clamshell of blueberries. This is okay, but really, why can I get a $25 gift card for spending $250 but only $5 for $150? Percentages just don't work out.
Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts, IQF (Individual quick frozen) 4kg box $26.28
not the greatest quality chicken but it works in a pinch
Cottonelle toilet paper 24 double rolls $9.97 each (reg $16.97) limit 6
Kellogg's corn flakes, raisin bran, vector, fibre plus or just right $2.97 each, limit 4
Huggies club size diapers $29.99, limit 4. works out to $0.20 each for the size 4 box of 150. Not fantastic but still saves $10.
Rubbermaid 68 L tote: $6.97, reg 9.47 good for all your storage needs
Romaine lettuce $0.56 each
Red or green grapes $1.18/lb (was 0.97 last week and soooo good)
Black diamond cheese strings, 16 count $4.99, reg $7.99
Black diamond cheese $6.99 for 700g (was the best price on cheese at that store this week).
Opti-Free contact lens solution $13.99 each, reg $16.99
Aerius 20's or Reactine 30's $13.99, reg $17.99 (I live off aerius in the summer).
Back-to-school supplies - fun deals. I am so tempted to buy things but I don't really have a child in school.
Photolab $0.10 each if ordering 100prints

General Tips:
Check out the cereal boxes lately as there are some good freebies. Coupons or just free box of granola bars, $5 gas card, etc. So, if it's stuff you use regularly, it's worth buying. Also check out the price per weight - sometimes the smaller sizes are a better deal.
That's it for now. Happy Shopping.

Random Deals

Costco
spray-on Sunscreen - 2 pack for $13.99 (reg $18.99). One of the moms at playgroup was using this and it looked pretty cool
Quinoa $7.99 (I think it's usually $8.99 but not sure)
First Aid Kits (regular size plus a smaller bonus kit) $29.99, reg $37
Kraft 2kg peanut butter $5.97 (my benchmark is less than $3/kg)

Superstore
Blue Menu canned tomatoes $0.99 I buy the diced for Epicure Salsa and the crushed for pasta sauce - way less sodium than almost any other canned tomatoes
Delissio frozen pizza $4.97
Quaker granola bars $1.97, limit 6 boxes
No Name peanut butter $2.78 1kg
No Name chunk lite tuna 170g x 6 $3.98

It's 10/15% Tuesday tomorrow.

Health Tip of the Day: when buying burgers and smokies for all your summer BBQ'ing, look at the fat content. You can easily find most smokies with 25g of fat each and M&M burgers can have 25-30g of fat. Buy turkey or the PC blue menu smokies which have only about 10g of fat each (not great but saves you 15g fat/135kcal) and buy small burgers (3-4oz), low fat if possible. Make your own if you're really keen.

Grocery Deals this Week

Just a few things that caught my eye this week.

Superstore
red or green seedless grapes $0.96/lb
Ginormous diaper boxes (Pampers, 112-376) $35.93 (works out to less than 20cents each)
Heinz beans & pasta canned (398ml) $0.65, limit 6
Del Monte canned veg $0.99 (try the Summer Crisp corn, amazing!)
Nature Valley granola Bars $1.99/box (this is one of the few brands of granola bars that I recommend to clients. Generally has whole grains and sugar isn't the first ingredient).
Kelloggs Jumbo Corn Flakes, Special K (625g) and All Bran Bran flakes $4.98, limit 4
Kelloggs Jumbo Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Rise Krispies, vector, Mini-Wheats or Special K (700-1.3kg) $5.97, limit 4
Kelloggs Raisin Bran, Fun Pac (always fun for camping), Just Right or Fibre Plus 210-675g $2.97, limit 4
No Name tuna 6x170g $3.98 (0.75/can)
Foremost Ice Cream 4L $4.97
Breyer's Classic Ice Cream $2.97 (even better than $3.48 a few weeks ago)
Huggies diapers (88-180 count) $29.99
Huggies pull-ups or Good Nights 19.99 (reg 24.99)

Wal Mart
Delissio frozen pizza $4.97
Kraft peanut butter 750-1Kg $2.97
fresh peaches, plums or nectarines $0.97/lb
cucumbers $0.88 each

I generally go shopping on Tuesday at Superstore and by then they've often price matched the other stores, as the sales started Friday. Less work for me and more savings. Win-Win.

Happy Shopping.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Just want you to have a heads up for Sobey's 3 day specials. These are for Friday and Saturday (and yes Sunday too, but who cares)

Fresh chicken legs (backs attached) $1.49/lb or $3.28/kg limit 3. They are fresh, so you can repackage into smaller amounts.

Cheez Whiz 1kg jar $4.99 Limit of 2

Raspberries $1.77/clam shell. I don't know if this is good. I don't buy raspberries.

For the rest of the week:

Astro yogurt $1.00 It's back. I thought we'd never see that again. I bought 40 last time (i the winter, froze some and used it for smoothies (yum)

corn on the cob 3/$1 I realize that's $4/dozen, but if you are craving a bbq with fresh corn, . . .

Delissio pizza $4.99 Limit of 4

Romaine $1.00 (I think I saw it cheaper somewhere else, but not sure)

tomatoes $1.00/lb (also could be cheaper)

Quaker cereals (Life, harvest crunch, etc) $3.49

peeled carrots $1.00

Superstore - gas coupon this week. Buy the groceries, show your receipt at the gas bar and they deduct 10-25/L off your fill (35 if you have a PC mastercard)

romaine $.76 each. There is it. I knew I saw it somewhere

baking potatoes $.56/lb That's almost cheaper than regular potatoes, but alas, they are white, not red. Blah

cantaloupe $1.46

watermelon $3.96

pepperoni or other sausage chubs $1.98 for the smaller 500g size

NoFrills

Delissio pizza $4.99 - same as Sobeys

General Mills sugary cereal (you know, the ones with more chocolate, sugar, and marshmallow than any one person should eat and call breakfast :) $3.47

If you are a Breyers fan, $3.49/tub

Snuggle fabric softener 120 sheets (or liquid) $3.97

frozen salmon fillets $4.99/lb

strawberries $1.47/lb

raspberries $1.47 for the same size package as Sobeys

watermelon same as superstore $3.96

Asparagus $1.69/lb

cucumbers $.99 ea We eat a lot of cucumbers, so I buy the bulk bag at Co-op for $3.99. They are the seconds that don't make the grade to be wrapped and sold individually. ie they could be curved, too skinny or too fat - but usually they are just not straight enough. I like them

NN marshmallows 400g bag $.99 That's only $2.48 for the big 1kg bag at SStore that sells for at least $3.99. You can get minis, jumbo or colored. Good time to stock

The last thing is Mark's. I usually let Liesel tell you since she's so good at it.

They are having their 20% off everything in the store this Thursday 5-close, plus you can double dip with the coupon that is on their flyer for an extra $10 off. You can really get some good deals this way. Their men's dress clothes are awesome and are truly no-iron. I should know because Devon used to fall asleep (yes till morning) in his Sunday clothes and they still looked great.

Same with their never-iron women's clothing as well.

There are a couple of other coupons for later in the summer - one in July and one in August attached to this flyer (20% off and 40% off respectively)

What's my point?? I can retrieve at least 20 flyers from my recycling for anyone who wants them, either for this weeks specials or for the ones in the summer. But the kicker is, garbage day in Westpark is Monday. So you will have to let me know before then.

'Extreme' couponing

Someone passed this website on to me (www.mrsjanuary.com). It's Canadian, posts weekly deals, links to coupons and freebies. Can't go wrong with it.
Check it out.

Kick it to the Curb

Check out the website for more details, but basically you put out anything you don't want anymore with a FREE sign on your curb this weekend. Drive around town to see if there is anything you want.
Great way to reduce your impact on the environment while getting free stuff and getting rid of things.

Safeway Airmiles

If you buy 5 select Jumbo or Family sized Kellogg's cereal this week (on sale for 2/$10) you get 100 bonus airmiles. Plus there is a coupon in the flyer that if you buy 3 Kellogg's (smaller boxes on for 3/$12) you get 4L milk for free.
I got 5 big boxes of cereal, 4L of milk and 100 airmiles for just over $25 today.
And, I picked the specially marked boxes so I'm getting two free t-shirts. Watch out for me and Byron sporting Froot Loops and the Kellogg's Rooster tees. We'll be the coolest kids around.

McGavin's Bread Basket

Sorry for forgetting to post earlier but McGavin's Bread Basket on the north end always has 10 day-old items for $12 (bread, buns, etc). A pretty good deal if you've got room in your freezer.
However, they have an additional 20% off everything on the last Friday of every month. So, you could get 10 loaves of bread for $9.60 = $0.96 per loaf. Now that's a really good deal.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Superstore has some things worth getting too. But I don't have time to get it listed. How about I just list them quickly without prices and you at least have a heads up and I can fill it in later.

Imperial marg 3 lb tub $2.99

cantaloupe $1.47

zucchini $.76/lb

sugar snap peas big bag $5.98

green peppers $1.98 bag of 4

bagged salad - big 3 lb bag $2.96

mushrooms $1.98/lb

spartan apples $2.96/5 lb bag That's $.60/lb

asparagus $1.96/lb

tomatoes on the vine $.96/lb

NN ice cream novelties 24/box $.48

beef burgers $6.98/box of 20

NN peanut butter $4.98/2 kg jar

NN cheese slices $5.78/kg (48 slices)

Pc granola bars $7.49/box of 40

Pizza pops $4.97/box of 12 That's $.41 each

Co-op has some good stuff. But I'll have to get that later.

Also Safeway - no don't keel over with shock Luella.

Dollar items:

Sauve shampoo

Degree antiperspirant

comet cleanser

Colgate or Crest (picture shows 130mL tubes?)

Hershey's bars 2/$1

head lettuce

tomatoes on the vine

Co-op

strawberries $5.99/4 lb clamshell. So that's the same as a 2 lb for $2.98 which SS has had for a few weeks now.

frozen button bones $6.99/2kg which is $1.57/lb

cheez whiz $5.99/1 kg jar

A bit at Sobeys.

Savae-on not here till tomorrow

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

So sorry for not posting for a while. I haven't seen anything that I even thought was worth mentioning. Expect slim pickings for a while as world food prices remain unusually high.

That being said, here is what caught my eye this week.

NoFrills Dollar Days

pork side ribs (bbq season) $2.00/lb or $4.37/kg

whole frying chicken $2.00/lb or $4.37/kg. I'm not inclined to pay this much for so much skin and bones, but if you have the need for a whole chicken, this will do.

Imperial marg. $2.00/907g tub (medium size tub)

Philidelphia cream cheese, spreadable 400g tub $3.00

Feta cheese (can't remember the variety) $2.00/150 g tub Is this okay?

Pillers luncheon meat 125g $1.00 That's $.80/100g

McCain straight cut fries $1.00/pkg

Michelinas or Zap'ems frozen entrees $1.00 ea

Hunts pasta sauce $1.00

Beatrice chocolate milk 1L/ $1.00

pineapple $2.00 (hope you got to Sobey's to get very large ones at $1.79 ea this last week)

red peppers $2.00/pk of 4

Bits and Bites $1.00

PC 2L pop 3/$2.00 ($.67 ea)

Dare Jubes 1kg pk for $2.00

Chapman's fugsicles or popsicles $1.00/box

European shampoo 350mL/$1.00

Free Double Bed - GONE

We just got bunk beds and have a double bed to give away. Includes plain metal frame, mattress, box spring and white bedskirt. Call me if you're interested.

Collicutt 10th Birthday

Check out the FREE events here at the collicutt to celebrate their 10th birthday.

Mom and Child Bowling

There is mommy and me bowling Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at Heritage Lanes. On the last Friday of the month it includes a hot dog and cup of pop. It costs 5 dollars for the moms and that includes shoe rentals and all the food. The kids that you bring with you, as long as they are 5 and under bowl and eat for free. You have to bowl between 10-11 am.

Thanks for the info Laura!!

Free Mason Jars

My parents are cleaning out their canning stash and have the following to give away:
3-4 cases (15 jars each) of quart/1L mason jars
3-4 cases (15 each) of pint (500mL) mason jars
1-2 cases (15 each) 250mL mason jars (brand new)

I'd love to spread them out, so if want a few cases, give me a call to arrange pick-up or delivery. you will likely need to buy new screw-on lids.
A little birdy told me that we will do a weekday Relief Society meeting (enrichment) on canning this summer. If you want a head start to do strawberry jam, just go to the Atco Blue Flame kitchen website (google it) for the most up-to-date information on how to safely process your food.

I am also cleaning out my closet and have the following to give away:
Reitman's size 11 ladies suit (jacket & pants) grey pinstripe. This fit me in my slightly heavier days and is in good condition.
Ladies black dress coat, estimate size 8-10
rubber duck wall vinyl stickers for a baby room
small microwave (gone)

Liesel

Deals This Week

Here are a few deals this week:
Superstore:
4kg boneless, skinless chicken breasts $26.13 - JoAnn agrees this as a good deal
PC potato chips $1.66 okay if you love your chips
Huggies or Pampers club size diapers $27.99 *Fri, Sat, Sun only
4kg case fresh mangoes $4.96 (I think this is a good deal, but not sure)
grapes $1.46/lb
Kraft BBQ sauce 455 ml $0.99 each
hunt's pudding 4 pack $1
PC appletreet fruit sauce 2/$3 (anything under $1.50 each is good)
Five Alive, Fruitopia 1.75L $1.49, limit 4, after limit $2.99
PC ice cream shoppe 946ml $3 - sounds pricy but if you're gonna spend $5 at the little ice cream shop or DQ, why not spend the same but get more?
Photolab 10cent prints but minimum 100 order

Coupons - I got the smartsource coupon booklet with my flyers, some people didn't. if you did, check it out:
$5 off if you buy two OFF mosquito products
$5 off Enfamil select formula

Walmart:
Christie cookies (oreos, chips ahoy) 550g (bigger bag) $2.77
Christie crackers (ritz, etc) $1.97

Canadian Tire
Cuisinart 5" ceramic paring knife reg $19.99, only $7.99.
I have the Epicure one and would pay $20 again for it. It cuts tomatoes like nobody's business and does cheese too. Can't go wrong at this price
Kitchenaid 7" santoku knife reg $24.99, only $8.74
I have this knife too and quite like it. from the ad "Ideal for chopping, slicing and dicing"
Kitchenaid cast-iron 5 quart dutch oven reg $149.99, only $49.99
I have a friend who bought this and hasn't looked back, can't stop raving about it.

That's it for now. Happy Shopping
Liesel

Fabricland & Callaway Park

Fabricland - members only (if you don't have a card, find someone who does)
cutting mats and rotary cutters, quilting rulers 50% off
packaged notions 50% off
quilting fabric, broadcloth, flannelette and liscenced Disney, John Deere and superhero prints 50% off
lots of home decor (curtains, etc) - 50% off
May 2-19

Callaway Park
I've never been, but it seems like the place to go.
go to the website www.calawaypark.com for discount tickets

groceries
need more time. for now, 2lb strawberries for $2.97 at superstore (F,S,S only) and wal-mart

Childrens School desks for give away

Playfairs have a few childrens desks they would like to give away. They will also deliver them to your home. Please contact Narda if you would like more information or to get one.

Tickets available for Time Out For Women

There are two tickets available for this weekends Time Out For Women. They are asking for anything you could afford to pay for them. Please contact Lacey Meyers if you're interested.

Groceries and other such dealsEDITTED

Not much for grocery deals this week. We didn't get our superstore flyer.
It's 10/15% Tuesday at Sobey's, Save-On and Safeway this week.
No Frills has some okay deals but not sure if it's worth driving out there.
Mark's (formerly Marks Work Wearhouse) has it's Ladies Night this Thursday (May 5th, Cinco de Mayo!) from 5-11 (check your flyer). Anywho, it's never stated in the flyer but you get 20% off your purchase in addition to the sale prices. Good time to stock up on wrinkle free shirts or Carhardtt's for hubby or cute stuff for you.
Went to Costco yesterday.
Asian coleslaw mix for $4.99 a bag. I love that stuff.
2lb strawberries for $2.98
13lb box of oranges for ~11.50 (not great, but if you eat alot of oranges).
I have also discovered a 6-grain pancake mix that I might love more than the Coyote Creek brand. And it's made in Utah.

Happy Shopping
Liesel

Casual Childcare

Lacey Meyers is offering casual childcare for the summer, whether you want a few hours or the whole day or every Tuesday for a month. Call her at 403-341-6996 for more details.

Fabric

I want to clear my craft room out and still have 3-4 bins of fabric that I won't use. If you want to check it out, call me or come over sometime in the next week. Whatever is left by next Tuesday will go to another home.

Recipe for Chocolate Chip and Chickpeas cookies

First thing - PLEASE do not tell my children, or yours what the chickpeas are, as far as my kids know, they are nuts. :) Yes- my kids do not like their veggies.

1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup trans-fat-free soft tub margarine spread
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walntus(optional)
3/4 cup raisins(optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

I have never added the walnuts or raisins, I find it's a very packed cookie already and I even use less chocolate chips.

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beath the sugar and margarine until smooth, add egg whites and vanilla, then chickpeas and chocolate chips. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, and mix on low speed until a thick dough forms.
3. Drop the dough by tabelspoons onto baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Press gently with a fork to flatten. Bake until cookies are golden and just set, 11 to 13 minutes. Do not overbake. Transfer to a rack to cool.

I got the recipe from Jessica Seinfelds book "Deceptively Delicious" which I highly recommend. I've made many many things out of there and smile every time my kids eat:)We've had chocolate cake with beets, oatmeal cookies with banana and zucchini, chocolate fondue with avocado and carrot and many more. You can borrow my cookbook if you'd like to. I'll try to remember and bring it to playgroup for anyone to take a look at.


Enjoy!! Luella

Grocery Deals

Mini-post until I get more time:
Wal-mart
5lb russett potatoes $1
red grapes $1.47/lb
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1 each

Superstore
Imperial margerine 12x1/4lb blocks $2.99 limit 4
broccoli $0.97
frozen spinach $1
Dole canned pineapple $0.87 Awesome
Kraft 2 kg PB $3.97
fresh asparagus $1.27/lb (JoAnn)
fresh strawberries $2.99/2lb
frozen strawberries less than $8 for the big bag (not sure of the size, they were out when I got there, JoAnn - remember, your time is worth something -buy frozen) Stovetop stuffing $1/box (you can now get the low sodium for the same price as regular, thank you Kraft)

No Frills
Check out the ad on-line
1L choc milk $0.99
breyers ice cream $2.97 Wowsers!
Betty Crocker or Duncan Heinz (can't remember which) cake mix $0.98
black diamond cheese strings 16 count $3.99
strawberries $2.98/2lbs

I can guarantee you that grocery shopping would have been more successful and fun if I remembered my shopping list. Now I get to stare at red crayon on almost every wall of my home until I get out again to buy Magic Erasers.

Kids Clothing

Two sales coming up:
Sat Apr 16th Delburne sale. 8am-12pm. Get there early for the best selection. Good prices. Everyone puts their stuff together so you don't have to check out lots of tables for what you want. Call me if you want directions. Very easy to find.

Saturday May 14th Everything for Kidz sale. Penhold multiplex.10am-2pm. More like a giant garage sale. Everyone does their own table. I haven't been to this one before but should be good too.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

Co-op

cheese $7.99 for 900g block. So if you missed getting it at Sobey's last week, you now have another chance.

sugar 4kg bag (smaller bag) 3/$9.99 That works out to $8.32 if you were to buy the big bag. Not too bad.

boneless pork loin- fresh $1.99/lb or $4.37/kg

Superstore You can get a free turkey this week if your purchase is over $250. But if you are in the same boat as me, you don't have room for it in your freezer and it's too warm to sit in the garage now.

asparagus $1.28/lb wow!! that's even better than a month ago at $1.49

lettuce $.76/head

oranges $2.28 for a 5 lb bag ($.45/lb)

NN salad dressing $2.48 for the big 950mL bottle

Canadian Tire

Charmin toilet paper - if you didn't get it a couple of weeks ago, this is even better. $5.97 for 16 double rolls. That's a mere $.37/roll.

Didn't see anything exciting at Sobeys or Save-on and I didn't find Safeway. If anyone else notices anything from there, by all means let us know.

Here's my shameless plug for the BYU Idaho band concert. Friday April 15 (that's next Friday) 7 pm at the Harvest House, Westerner Park. LTCHS Jazz band opens for BYU, so come out and support local and international talent for a mere pittance of $5.00.

7 Days Left to Pre-Register for TOFW

Time out For Women: Just a friendly reminder there are 7 days left to register with a group of 4 or more and get the discounted ticket price. If you'd like to go and need a few more to make a group let Luella Foulston know and she'll try and hook everyone up.

Time Out For Girls is also happening for the Young Women if you have someone that might want to attend.

You can check it out at www.tofw.com

Luella

Grocery Deals

Ditto to JoAnn.
Superstore has some other good deals including the 10kg flour, 6pack tuna for <$4.
Sobeys has strawberries for $2.99/2lbs - if you get the 15% off that's a really sweet deal.

Zesty Quinoa Salad

serves 8
2 c water
1 cube/1tbsp chicken boullion
1c quinoa
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 red pepper
1 c corn (or 1x 12oz can)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 small red onion
19 0z can chickpeas (I've never added these)
3 tbsp feta cheese crumbles

Rinse quinoa, cook in water and chicken boullion (follow package directions, basically bring to boil, simmer for 15min). Meanwhile, chop pepper and onion. Mix all ingredients. can be served warm or cold.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

Just looking at the NoFrills flyer for next week (starts Friday) and this is not an April Fool's joke.

Kraft Peanut butter 2kg jar $3.99!! Meghan Anderson wants some, but can't get out to Sylvan. If anyone is going, please give her a call.

Nothing else too exciting, but I thought that deserved mentioning.

Changed my mind - Liesel, the Unico canned tomatoes are $.88 again.

Superstore

There are some things worth mentioning here.

romaine $.86

green grapes $.127

cantaloupe $1.66 ea

mushrooms $1.98/454g pkg

gala apples 6lb bag $3.48 (that's $.58/lb)

frozen strawberries 2kg bag $6.98 (that's the same as $2.09/600g bag!!!)

NN soups $4.78/case of 12 That's $.40/can

NN pasta 2kg bag $2.78

Hershey's chipits 2kg bag $10.99 (That's $.55/100g if you were buying bulk)

Miniwheats $2.97

Cottonelle 24 double rolls $9.97 ($.42/roll)

NN flour $6.59 limit 2 (If you didn't get out to NoFrills for $3.00 for half-size bag)

Co-op

10 for $10 sale this week (Essentially Dollar days)

Humts thick and Rick pasta sauce $1.00

Co-op Gold juice boxes 5-pack $1.00

Hershey's bars 2/$1.00

Pork loin sliced into chops $1.99/lb or $4.37/kg

Sobey's 15% this Tuesday

Have to run, so I'll finish later

It's now later.

Fresh strawberrie $2.99/2lb clamshell less 15% $2.54. Now I just mentioned that Superstore has frozen strawberries for $6.98 for 2kg. I have either had a lightbulb moment, or I'm blonder than I thought. Here's my puzzle. One would think that fresh produce is more expensive than frozen. But, at $2.54/2lb, that's equavilent to $5.63/2kg!!??Here's another comparison, if I were to buy a 600g bag of frozen fruit (that's the regular bag with the ziploc top) at the price of theses fresh strawberries, I would pay only $1.69!!! Are you serious?! Therefore, fresh is cheaper than frozen??? Then, logically, one would load up on the fresh, enjoy until you've made yourself sick, then freeze the rest. Hmmm. If I'm missing the obvious, would someone please let me know. After all, a 2kg bag of frozen strawberries typically is around $10. That would mean that even the tiny 1 lb clamshell of fresh strawberries would be $2.25 - which I wouldn't pay. A 2 lb clamshell would be $4.50 - I'd NEVER pay that. So why am I/we spending such high prices for frozen?? Help me out.

Okay, I'll carry on with the rest.

cheese $4.99/500g. Not anything special until you add the discount $4.24. Now that's the same as a 900g block for $7.64. Now we're talking.

cukes $.99 with discount $.84 ea

eggs 18/carton $3.49 less discount $2.97 which is $1.98/dozen

Safeway

Cheez Whiz 1kg jar $4.99

Costco - If anyone happens to be out there and spies an awesome deal, post a comment here, call me and most likely have to leave a message, or send the RS or me an email. Without flyers, we have no way of knowing what's happening out there.

joannlynn@telus.net

On that vein, Alisha Oullette regularily buys croissents and bagels by the case from Costco, but rarely has room in her freezer for that much. She would gladly split with someone. If anyone is interested, give her a call.

Billet help for May 5th and May 6th.

Lanieca is co-chair for ASLC and they desperately need people who will billet. They don't have all the forms filled out yet, but they do need names and contact numbers. If you can help out please email me with your name and phone number and the amount of students you could take. Remember these are the BEST students in the school. Thanks Danece and Lanieca


If you can do this please send Danece and e-mail and get the forms. dworkman@rdpsd.ab.ca


Hi everyone -


We so appreciate your willingness to consider billeting Leadership Students from around the province for the nights of May 5 & 6 while they are in Red Deer for the Alberta Student Leadership Conference (only happens in Red Deer every 20 years or so...). We are in need of billets for 600 amazing young people and really need your help finding families for all these students.


Below are step by step instructions....


1. Review the Billeting Information and Check List
2. Complete Billeting Application indicating your interest in billeting and forward to Darwin Roscoe at Hunting Hills High School ASAP
3. Review the Driver's Abstract Information
4. Complete the ASLC Driver's Abstract form, make a copy of your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and send or bring to Darwin Roscoe at HHHS (with Billet Application)
5. Review the Criminal Record Check Information
6. Print the RCMP Cover Letter and take to downtown detachment (don't forget picture ID). Bring a copy of your CRC to Darwin Roscoe at HHHS (with Billet Application if possible)
7. Review the CWC Information


Feel free to forward this to your friends, your family, and even your friend's family....


Thank you again for considering!


Dianne Gomes
Feelin' Groovy (and hopeful...)
Peace Love & Leadership

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

I just received Walmart's Grand Opening flyer (for the new supercenter at Southpoint Common) Prices in effect from this Friday till the end of March.

Here's what I see that's noteworthy.

bananas $.57/lb

onions 3/b bag $.77

mini carrots $1.00/lb bag

Garden express salad $1.00/bag

potatoes $2.00/10 lb bag (normally I'd be ecstatic about this, but they are white potatoes)

Baguettes - white or wwheat $.77 ea

Not a lot, but thought you'd like to know.

I saw that Canadian Tire and Marks is about to open in Sylvan Lake. All you "Lakers", if you hear or see any great grand opening specials, let the rest of us know.

Thanks

Dress clothes for guys - little and not so much

I have an assortment of suits, dress pants and ties for the boys in your life. I would love for them to get some use.

Suits

Size 2-3 - grey double breasted

Size 5 - black 3 button style

Size 12 - black double breasted

Mens 36 regular - black pinstripe double breasted

Mens 38 regular - brown pinstripe 2 button style

Dress pants

size 7-8 (2 pair)

size 16

size 18

Ties

I have probably 20 ties if anyone is interested in a change of pace from what they have.

I'l love to share, but as I have grandchildren (well, one at least and more in my crystal ball somewhere) I may wish to claim the suits back when you are done.

Please call me or reply to this post.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

Not exactly groceries, but Canadian Tire has a couple of noteworthy Saturday specials.

Old Dutch liquid laundry detergent 50load jug for $1.88 (that's less than $.04/load) I have used this before and it works just fine. But I also have soft water and so I don't know how well it will perform otherwise.

Charmin Toilet paper - yes Liesel, both the extra soft and extra strong 20 double rolls $7.97. That's less than $.40/roll and sure beats Purex or Royale. However, a note of caution. If you don't want your kids plugging up the toilet because they are used to using the thin stuff, buy it only for the ensuite! Then go to Superstore and get Royale (still better than the really thin stuff). See yesterday's post for details. This is for 3 days - meaning Friday (today) Saturday and Sunday (which doesn't count)

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

Here's next week's ahead of the weekend!!! Don't get used to it, it's just a blip.

Superstore

Royale toilet paper 24 double rolls $8.97. That's $.37/roll

NN ice cream $3.98

fresh pineapple $1.96

broccoli crowns - $.99/lb

bartlett pears $.96/lb

NoFrills

mushrooms $2.00/1lb pkg

broccoli bunches $.99 ea

sour cream 500mL $1.00

Delissio flatbreads $1.00

Fuji apples 5lbs/$3.00 That's $.60/lb

frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast $2.00/lb That's under $18.00 for a 4kg box

Alaskan pollock fillets $3.00/680g That's 1/2 price

NN flour 5kg bag $3.00 I'm sure you are knitting your brow as you read this. Let me clarify. This is the smaller bag (1/2 the regular size) But look at the price - at $3.00, it's equal to $6.00 for the regular bag. And if food prices are rising as predicted, now's as good a time as any to stock up for the next 6-12 months. Hopefully they have unbleached.

Sobeys

It's their BOGO event and here are some exceptional bargains

Kraft Peanut butter 1kg jar $2.99 Bogo - $1.50 for a 1kg jar!!! Limit of 4

sugar snap peas small 227g bag $3.99 Bogo is equal to $5.98 for the large 680g (reg $8.98)

Vegetable medley packages 340g $2.99 Bogo $1.50 ea

There are other Bogo items as listed below, but either the prices or products don't interest me, but feel free to check it out.

Kaiser buns

fresh mushrooms

sugar cereal (honeycomb, alphabits, etc)

Catelli pasta (not sure if this includes Whole wheat)

Yogurt

Magarine

Perogies

Smokies

Chicken breast - $4.49/lb which works to $2.50/lb Too much for me.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

Thanks for doing my job for me. Pretty soon we will all be posting for each other. Wonderful.

I haven't taken much of a look yet for this week (so sorry), but I hope to get at it. I've been busy getting Devon off to the mission field and cleaning up in his wake. :)

But on a completely different note - Tanner belonged to the fencing club last year and is not continuing this year. He has the glove and wire needed to participate. It's valued at about $40. If anyone is interested in taking up the sport, let me know. You are certainly welcome to it. I'd hate for it to go to waste.

Grocery Deals

Hey Liesel, want a free mars bar?? go to smartcanucks.ca,grocery coupons and scroll down to the mars offer and click get coupon which leads you to save.ca where you can claim it.

Here are some grocery deals I saw for this week:
Co-opGold Cheese, mozzarella, colby or cheddar 900 g for 7.99/ fist two.
SobeysCucumbers .77
Compliments Cheddar Cheese 500 g for $4.77/ limit 4 Fri, Sat and Sun Only
Philly Cream Cheese 400 g - $3.99
SafewayLucerne Ice Cream 4 litre - $3.99 good for Thusday Pam.
Lucerne Large Eggs - 1.79/dozen
Superstore - JoAnn!! Asparagus is 1.46!!!
Spinach bunches - .88
Canadian Tire For those of you with cats - Friskies variety pack 12 cans for 4.98 and use the 1.00 coupon from the flyer coupons this week to get it for $3.98.

Shoppers has Standard Turbo Tax on for 29.99 as well if anyone does their taxes themselves, or ask me and I'll do them for a minimal amount. :)

I'm sure there's more deals and I'm back in to coupon collecting, it saved me 45 bucks this week!!!

If you like fish sticks go to safeway and sobeys and collect the coupons that you can use together to get 2.00 off a box of fish sticks. The coupons just need different UPC codes and you can use together.

Luella

JoAnn's Grocery Picks

JoAnn's grocery picks

It's 15% day at Sobeys on Tuesday, 10% day at Safeway. Gear up. Plus No Frills is featuring their 1/2 price sales for another week with a few added items.

Safeway - Not my favorite place because the prices are too high, but here are some good deals and double dip on Tuesday for an additional 10% off.

sugar $7.99 Limit of 2. thanks Luella for pointing it out. Liesel, now you can stock up. $7.19 on Tuesday.

Ice cream $3.99 with discount $3.59

cheese $7.99 (750g block) with the discount is $7.19 which is equivalent to $8.37 for the big 900g block. However, if you are going out to NoFrills, they are selling Armstrong 500g blocks for $4.44. That's $7.99 for the 900g block or $6.50 for the same size as Safeway is selling. So both are good.

Imperial marg $3.49 with discount $3.14

"Basic red" apple juice 1L carton $.77 with discount $.69 Never heard of this brand, but for $.65, who cares???

cantaloupe $.59/lb with discount $.53/lb

grapes $1.69 with discount $1.44. See Sobey's flyer for an even better deal.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast, frozen - not my cup of tea but is $26.36 with discount $22.40

Also refer to Sobeys for an alternate deal. No Frills also has fresh bone in breast too.

Sobeys

spend $150 and get 3kg (not the regular 4kg box) for $16.99 with discount $14.49. That's equivalent to $19.25 for the 4kg box

grapes $.99/lb with discount $.84/lb

cukes $.99 with discount $.84 each

asparagus $1.49 with discount $1.26 Any guesses where I'll be on Tuesday??? I plan to buy loads, blanch it and freeze it for the off season

oranges $69/lb with discount $.59 No Frills has them for $.47

pork ribs $1.97 with discount $1.69/lb Good price for expensive, mostly bone meat. I am still amazed that the market will support such high prices for so little meat. HMMM

red potatoes (the only kind in my books) $4.99/10 lbs with discount $4.24

apples $.99 with discount $.84/lb

romaine lettuce $1.29 with discount $1.10. Nothing to write home about, but if you are in need.

Rice Krispies Liesel now you can make your Rice Krisipies squares $4.99/jumbo box with discount $4.24

milk coupon - Buy 3 boxes Kelloggs cereal and get a 4L milk free.

Luella - you have a coupon for Royale toilet paper. Canadian Tire has 24double rolls for $8.49 which is $.35/roll. Go use your coupons.

Superstore

cukes buy 3 for $2.28 which is $.76 ea

Imitation crab flakes $3.98/680g pkg

Campbells coups $4.98/case of 12. That's $.42/can No frills has it for $.57, but if you are already out there and not planning to go to Superstore.

NN taco seasoning, also chili and fajita $2/100

apples - spartan and fuji $2.96/5 lbs That's $.59

cottonelle $4.97/12 double rolls. That's $.42/roll And it's the soft stuff like Charmin extra strong

NN instant noodle soups $3.84/24pkg. That's $.16 each

Nn ice cream $3.98. But Safeway's ice cream is better and is the same price, even cheaper with the discount.

NN skim milk powder $21.98 If you need to replenish your food supply

Nn mac and cheese $4.98/case of 12. That's $.41 each

NoFrills

As I mentioned, the sale from last week is for this week also. So check out my post from last week.

Also add in there:

cheese Armstron 500g block $4.44. That the same as $7.99 for 900g block

chicken breast, fresh, bone in $1.97/lb

oranges $.47/lb

Breyer Ice cream $2.99 My palate cannot afford such luxuries!! :)

Co-op

cheez whiz $4.99/1kg jar limit 2

pork loin - fresh cryovac $1.88/lb

Navel oranges $4.88/8 lbs That's $.61/lb See Sobeys and No Frills for options

Happy shopping. And if you cannot meet the minimum purchase requirement to get the 15% off, combine with another person. It's worth it.

Free Furnace Filter

I bought the wrong size and never got around to returning it:
3M Filtrete 16X20X1

Pampers Gifts to Grow

I've got some Pampers Gifts to Grow points if anyone collects them. I'm never going to get enough to redeem since I don't use many.
Let me know if you want them.
Liesel

Some Grocery Deals & Odds n Ends

Superstore
mangoes $0.98 each
avocadoes $2.48 5 pack (50cents each, versus at least $1 individually)
red or russet potatoes 20lbs $4.88
red or green seedless grapes $1.38/lb Awesome!
Tilda pure basmati rice (white I believe) 10lb $10.98 I like basmati because it's lower glycemic index but not super processed.
NN peanut butter 2kg $4.98
NN tomatoes, select varieties 796 mL $0.97
McCain Crescendo or International fzn pizza $4.97, limit 4 (we tried the original in a red box a few weeks back - don't waste your money)
Foremost Ice Cream 4L $4.98
Pampers Easy Ups (66-88) $22.99, limit 4 , after limit $29.99

WalMart
Lucky Charms, Multi-Grain Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios 525-775g $4 each
Delissio Pizza $5
Charmin 20 double roll $9
Pampers or Huggies big packs $29.43, works out to ~$0.21 each. Not great, but if you have extra coupons, could be okay
Pampers Underjams or EasyUps $21.97

Zellers
Huggies mega diapers $8.99m works out to ~17cents each, good buy
Truly brand Tuna 170g $0.69 each
Charmin 12 double rolls $4.99 (better than walmart)
sidekicks $0.89 (Sat/Sun only)
Hunt's snack pack pudding $0.89 each (Sat/Sun only)
Speed stick antiperspirant $1.59
Mr Goudas AP flour 8kg $3.49, sounds like a good deal but I've never heard of this brand

Canadian Tire
KitchenAid 7" Santoku knife $7.99, reg $24.99 I bought this awhile ago and love it
Charmin 24 double roll toilet paper $8.97 Best Deal so far!!! No rain checks
Swiss Army Driver knife $9.99, reg $24.99

Now for the odds&ends
I saw an ad the other day for people to do the federal census, google it if you're interested.
There will probably ads within the next few weeks for the city census. I did this a few years ago and made at least $500, maybe closer to $1000. Good money for what you actually do.
I also took a class on pillowcase making this week. Apparently, Sew You Like to Quilt is collecting pillowcases for the Ronald McDonald House. 100% cotton only. I will hopefully be teaching a class for RS sometime. I will check the fabric from Sue, hopefully there is lots of fabric to choose from. Here is a link to the pattern if you want a headstart.

JoAnn's grocery picks

NoFrills - The flyer beginning tomorrow runs for the next 2 weeks, so you have plenty of time to take advantage of some great sales.

Oktoberfest sausages 400g $1.97. I have cooked these before. The kids really like them. They are uncooked, so take a little longer than smokies, but are good cut and put into a gravy and eaten over pasta or with mashed potatoes.

Bluewater breaded fish fillets. 300g box (6-8/box) $2.14 I love the lemon pepper variety

Piller's sliced ham 250g pkg $1.99. That's $.80/100

NN frozen lasgana $5.99. This has been on for a few weeks now. Good freezer meal for emergencies. Not as good as homemade, but will do in a pinch.

Pogo's 10/box $3.97 (Not that healthy, but we don't always listen to our conscience, do we?)

sole fillets 680g bags $3.99. I prefer cod or pollock, but this is a good price

grape tomatoes $1.24!!

cauliflower $1.23 each!!

ASPARAGUS $1.47!! In case you haven't caught on yet, I am having a love affair with this vegetable and this is an absolutely awesome price. Co-op has the same price ending today. So now for 2 more weeks we can indulge.

Beatrice choc milk 1L $.99

Milk to go and Neilson's shakes 500g $.99 (not very healthy, but is better than pop in my humble opinion)

Post cereal (shreddies, honeycomb, honey bunches of oats, etc) $1.98 (that's 1/2 price)

Mini Wheats $2.88 (almost half price)

Tortilla wraps $1.59 (also 1/2 price)

Jameson vitamins all 1/2 price

Breton crackers $1.39/box

Unico tomatoes $.88/798 can

Phillidelphia cream cheese 400g tub $2.79

I'll check the other stores to see if there's anything interesting.

Okay, so here's the rest. Not too exciting, but if you aren't up to driving out to Sylvan (or Lacombe) there's a few things you can pick up in town.

IDA drugs (Westpark and Mountview) Also Blackfalds for those out there.

Admiral tuna 2/$.98 Time to stock up.

Sobeys

3 days only - Cucumbers $.88

Pepsi or Coke products 24can cube $5.99

The rest of the week:

snap peas $6.98

Co-op

broccoli crowns $.99/lb

Superstore

grapes (red or green) $1.37. Not too special, but okay

gala apples 6lb bag $3.98 That's $.65/lb

Nn peanut butter 2kg jar $4.98

Foremost ice cream $4.98/4L pail

McCain rising crust pizza $4.97

Pizza pops $4.98/box of 12. Works out to $.41 each with is below my max price of $.50 each

And that's it!!

JoAnn's grocery picks

Liesel was so kind to post, so all that's left is NoFrills.

Diapers and wipes - for those still in baby mode (that was not a slam, I'm just not there anymore) Teddy diapers sizes 1-6 (40-84's) $6.99

Teddy wipes 240's $2.98

I will probably drive out there this week and if you have a need for these items, getting out is also not that simple. So I would be happy to pick up some for you if you call me first. Or if you want an extra set of hands while shopping, we can go out together.

Fresh ground beef $1.77/lb

Bluewater batter fish fillets 700g $3.99

green or red grapes $1.27/lb

broccoli $.97

oranges 10lb box $4.97

fresh pineapple $1.96 (I don't know if these are any better than the ones Liesel was referring to)

canned tomatoes $.88

canned mushrooms $.49

milk to go $.99

Michelina's flat breads and other frozen entrees $.99

NN frozen lasagne $5.99

Exact tampons, pads and liners $1.99

Grocery Deals this Week

Superstore
$25 gift card with $250 purchase
strawberries 2lbs $3.88. Someone said they're not great tasting yet, buyer beware
pineapple $1.96 - probably the small ones at this price
Fruit Loops, Corn Pops or Frosted Flakes (345-485g) $2.98, reg 4.47
Roast beast deli meat, pre-packaged $0.97/100g
Catelli pasta, select varieties 300-375g 3/$5
Michelina's frozen meals $1 each
Nutrigrain or Fibre Plus bars $1.98, reg $2.97
Fresh Guava 1.48/lb I've never tried this, so I'll do it this week
Mangoes are $1 each everywhere this week, perhaps they are in season?

Co-Op
Dollar days, mix and match lots of great things like pop, perogies, pasta, generic cake mixes, etc

Sobey's
Dollar Days each $1: Primo RTE soup or beans, cucumber, mcintosh apples (/lb), Minute Maid 1L juice, Colgate toothpaste, celery, onions, mushrooms, baby carrots
3 Days only (Fri, Sat, Sun) - Chicken breast back attached, fresh $1.99/lb, Kraft salad dressing 250ml (small one) $1 each
grapes $1.99/lb (anything less than $2/lb is okay)
kiwi 3/$1
Asian pears $1/lb - anyone tried these?
Betty Crocker cake mixes $1.49 (the cheapest you'll find these are $1, but even this price is better than $2-3 a piece)
Pork Shoulder roast, hock off $1/lb (I have it on JoAnn's authority this would make a good pulled pork if you skim the fat)

WallyWorld
Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush or Mountain Dew 2L $1+dep
Sunlight 4.43L (78-96loads) $10, reg 16.97
Betty Crocker cake mixes, brownie mix or frosting $1.47
Great value pudding cups $1 each

Safeway
Overpriced as always, but good Airmiles deals, if you're a collector - it might be worth it
100 bonus airmiles with $100 purchase
Having a $5 event, not sure if you can get the unit price if you don't buy full multiples
green grapes 3lbs/$5
Christie snack crackers 3/$5 (anything less than $2 is okay)
Safeway Select italian sausage penne $5
Safeway select canneloni $6.99 buy 2 get 25 airmiles
Sunkist oranges 10lb box $5
Fresh Express coleslaw 5/$5
Gourmet Jumbo Cookies 16 - $6.99, buy 2 get 20 airmiles

Canadian Tire
Saturday only - Lagostina pressure cooker $63.99, reg $159.98
I'm all over pressure cookers these days - you can seriously cook a roast in like 30 minutes or beans in 12 minutes! If you get some accessories, you could cook rice super fast too. Faster, less expensive energy costs, all good. I like the idea for days that I work. So, do your research before you buy, get a good quality one and enjoy. I got a cookbook from the library that was excellent to guide my research. Click here for the author's website.

And, last but not least, if you want some fresh produce, there will be mini farmers market this Saturday from 10-12 in the Eastview Estates Community Hall (on ellenwood I think). Carrots, potatoes, beets, etc. Not sure of prices but it's local (Innisfail). I'll be there for sure.

Happy Shopping

Random Deals

Once Upon A Child - Saturday Feb 12 0930-600pm $10 grab bag - everything (clearance only) you can fit in a bag for $10. Plus 10% off everything else.
Old Navy - child & infant event, starting at $6 an item. I'm not sure this is a great deal compared to OUAC.
Fabricland - members only, buy one meter get up to 3 meters free. If you're planning a big project it might be worth a membership.
That's it for now.

JoAnn's grocery picks

Sobey's

Just a few items this week.

sugar snap peas $6.99 (not too bad)

NoFrills

After 2 weeks of incredible sales, not much here either. by the same token, who needs much. Your pantries should be nicely stocked.

apples - Mac, or Fujis (I don't consider red delicious as apples, but they are there too) 5lb bag $2.97 (that's $.60/lb)

Red or green peppers 4pk $1.97

Blue cod fillets 400g bag/ $2.99

NN frozen pasta entrees $.77

Mini Wheats $2.88

NN frozen lasagne $5.99 (great emergency freezer meal. save at least $4.00)

Imperial marg. 907g (2lbs) $1.99

Kraft Dinner 12/case $4.97 (that's $.41 each)

Superstore

Just a word of advice. If you read the flyers online instead of what comes in your mailbox, be mindful of which location you are viewing. I was too lazy to find my flyer for Superstore, so looked online. Nothing looked familiar (as I had already looked at the flyer days before). I was puzzled. Then looked up and realized that I was viewing a flyer meant for Ontario residents!! That explains it. So, double check that you are looking at a flyer meant for Red Deer.

cataloupe $1.46 ea

fresh 5Alive or fruitopia 1.89L cartons $1.49

Imperial marg $2.99 for 1.36kg (3lb) tub or 1/4 lb squares

Asparagus $1.88/lb Yum yum yum

pork half loins (don't know if it's whole or cut into chops) $1.88/lb or $4.14/kg

fresh coconuts $.98 each. Is that a good price?

And that's about it. Sorry. It's a bit dull this week.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Well, I'm sure that there's no place like NoFrills, either last week or this week. Sorry I didn't get it posted. Apparently, there are even radio ads letting EVERYONE about their semi-annual Dollar Days. So. . . beware of the crowds and possibly empty shelves.
cauliflower $1.00
cucumbers $1.00
mini carrots $1.00
grape tomatoes $1.00
mushrooms 227g $1.00
avocado $1.00
mangoes $1.00
red grapefruit 4/$1.00
NNcanned veggies 2/$1.00
NNfrozen veggies 750g $1.00
NN flakes of han, turkey or chicken 156g (I have no idea about this as I do not buy) $1.00
NN tuna 2/$1.00
PC batteries $1.00/pkg
Colgate toothpaste 100mL $1.00
NN marshmallows 400g $1.00
NN granola bars $1.00
PC exotic flavors potato chips 235g $1.00
Sunrype juice boxes 5/200mL $1.00
McCain frozen fries 5/200mL $1.00
Chicken legs $1.00/lb or $2.18/kg

As for the rest of the stores - check out what Liesel so dutifully posted. Thanks Liesel.
NN

Grocery Deals This Week

Sobeys 15% tuesday on Feb 1 (10% if you don't have the card)

Superstore
$25 gift card with $250 purchase
pineapple $1.96 each - not sure if these are the reg size or small
Delissio frozen pizza 4.97, limit 4
Advil $6.49 each, reg 12.99
Gillette proglide, fusion or Venus Breeze razor 5.99
Energizer multipacks (4-8 per pack, based on pic) $5
Bagel Bites (9) $1
Stouffer's Saute Sensations $5.98 (frozen, meal in a bag, not great nutrition but better than others when you're in a pinch and it's a choice between this or take out)
Life, Corn Bran Squares, Oatmeal Squares, Cap'n Crunch or Harvest Crunch $2.99 limit 2, over limit $4.98
Wagon Wheels 10 pack 2/$5 - check the store, I think the 20 pack might be $4
Dare Bear Paws or Minis 1.99
Dove, Lever or Axe bodywash $2.99, reg 5.99
Head & Shoulders 400mL $3.99, reg 5.99
Check your ad for more toiletries, my fingers are getting tired :)
Blade roast $1.98/lb - not sure if this is an okay cut, probably a tough one at this price
Kiwi 1kg bag 2.98
Red Delicous, Fuji or Spartan apples 5lbs = 2.96 - better than the stores with $1/lb right now
Ziggy's international club pack roast beast deli meat 0.97/100g. I freeze half the pack for later
Rooster Brand (in the asian aisle) sweetened condensed milk $1.98 I think I'll give this a try
water chestnuts 0.68/can (stock up for all your Epicure spinach dips :)

No Frills
check out my post from last week for the flyer link. It's on until Feb 3rd. I bought a ridiculous amount of food for less than $50.

Wal-Mart
McCain frzn pizza 4.97 each, no limits
unico canned beans (kidney, chickpeas) $1
Michelina's frozen entrees $0.97
sunrype funbites $1.50 (I can't tell from the picture how many in the box)
**awesome deal** Wilton 3-in-1 cake caddy $10. I'm pretty sure this cost me $30 a few years back
Garanimals kids clothes $6 each item, I think these are okay quality wise

Nutters 20% off this Tuesday

Happy Shopping

Dollar Days @ No Frills

Some pretty good deals at No Frills from Jan 21 - Feb 3 (2 weeks). I might go out twice but we'll see. Check here for the flyer.

Time Out For Women and Time Out For Girls May 6th and 7th Calgary

I wanted to let you know about the Time Out For Women Event being held in Calgary May 6th and 7th. If you've never been, it's AWESOME!!! AND - there's a Time Out For Girls the same place as well.

It’s not like any other weekend or any other gathering or any other group of women. And it’s not like any other tour. The TIME OUT FOR WOMEN 2011 "CHOOSE TO BECOME" TOUR is coming to CALGARY for a full weekend of inspirational messages and music. And this year we're talking about YOUR POSSIBILITIES. So gather your friends, sisters, mom and neighbors and join us for a weekend of BECOMING a little closer to the woman you are meant to be. See you there!

CALGARY EVENT WEBSITE/REGISTRATION PAGE: http://deseretbook.com/timeout/event/146


At TOFW, we spend a lot of time thinking about "the next generation." There are so many concerning issues facing young women today. Whether you are a mother, an aunt, a leader, or a friend of a teenage girl, you're likely as worried about (and as hopeful for) them as we are.

And that's one of the reasons we are trying to focus on the next generation of women just a little more this year.

We are partnering again with RETREAT FOR GIRLS with two expanded sessions this summer at Utah State University in Logan, UT. RFG is a Monday-Friday experience for girls 12-15 filled with classes, activities, and team-building experiences. As one mother put it: "Kudos to you and the well-prepared counselors for bringing a Christ-centered experience to this program. Our summers will be planned around RFG for the next few years." (Shauna H., Florida)

And we are THRILLED to be reviving our GIRLS EVENT thanks to your encouragement (and demand!). Seven cities along the 2011 CHOOSE TO BECOME TOUR will have a TIME OUT FOR GIRLS event in conjunction with TIME OUT FOR WOMEN. What does this mean? YOU get your traditional TOFW experience in one part of the convention center. And the girls in your life get their own event, created just for them, in another part of the convention center. We will be in San Antonio, Calgary, Anchorage, Reno, Richmond, Phoenix and SLC (date TBD). We hope this meets the needs of everyone while allowing us to do something to help these incredible girls today.

So...will you help us? Get your daughters and nieces registered. Help spread the word to the next generation!

We can't wait to be with them!

http://deseretbook.com/timeout/tofg_calgary

-Your Friends at TOFW

Library Fun with Toopy and Binoo

Sat Jan 15th from 2-3 at the Downtown Library there is a Toopy and Binoo Imagination Party. Stories, puppets, crafts, and activities. A fun activity for the kids. :)

Superstore Clearance

I was at superstore today and they have some good deals on houseware clearance items. Most for less than $10 or half price, if you're into a new year's organizing blitz.
Plus, if you have a sweet tooth, they have some chocolate goodness thingies in the freezer section of the bakery on for $0.94! Not heathy at all.
I'm off to make some super cute capes and aprons with all my new-to-me fabric. remember, I want to share (the fabric that is). I think I'll do some bean bags too. They are great toys.

JoAnn's grocery picks

I'm looking online at the NoFrills flyer and it looks like I will be making a trip out there in the morning. If you call me soon enough, I could pick up something for you.

Chocolate milk 1L $1.00

Schneider Hot Stuffs and Michelina's signature entrees $1.00

chicken breast, fresh $1.97/lb or $4.34/kg

fresh chicken legs $1.49/lb or $3.28/kg

Exact tampons, liners or pads $1.99/pkg

Delissio garlic bread pizza $4.97

Kit Kat chocolate bars $.59 ea

5 Alive juice boxes 27/case $4.97

Frozen salmon fillets 454g $4.77/pkg

whole toupie style ham $1.79/lb or $3.95/kg That's $.40/100g if you were buying it sliced at the deli (at this price of course) Great for sandwiches if you have a meat slicer.

Broccoli $.99/ea

apples (spartans, macs, or delicious) 5lb bag $2.99 (that's $.60/lb)

Superstore has a few dollar items as well, but I'm too tired to post them tonight. Perhaps tomorrow after I get back from NoFrills.

Sobeys has a couple of 3 day sale items as well, meaning starts Friday till Sunday only

Fresh chicken legs $1.00/lb or $2.18/kg Awesome!! But, limit of 2 warehouse packs

Then there are the Dollar Days items:

Sauve shampoo or conditioner $1.00

Sliced meats $1.00/pkg (but not the fancy stuff)

celery $1.00 ea

baby carrots 1 lb bag $1.00

head lettuce $1.00 ea

white mushrooms $1.00/200g pkg

Astro yogurt 650g tub $1.00

Betty Crocker cake mixes $1.00

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas filled with great memories.

FREE FABRIC!

What's better than cheap fabric? Free fabric!!!!

Thanks to a lovely sister in our ward cleaning out her stash, I am now the proud owner of a lot of fabric. I want to share it with all of you. There is a large variety of fabric including some light weight denim, heavier curtain weight fabric, cotton and poly cotton prints. Mostly florals and some liscensed prints (Dora, Blues Clues) etc. And, apparently, she has some Christmas fabric that she still needs to sort. There's even a cute hand-made shirt, would fit maybe a 4-5 year old?

So, if you're interested, please call or e-mail to set up a time to come to my house and peruse and take home to your heart's desire. Pass along to anyone who might be interested.