JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

NoFrills has much of the same deals as last week. (please refer back to last week's post)

plus blueberries $2.00/pint basket.

Sobeys for the next 3 days (Friday-Sunday) sugar 4kg bag $2.99 That's $7.49 for the big bag!! Limit of 2

Safeway 4L ice cream $3.00!! Thanks Liesel for pointing that out.

The rest I will try to update later today.

School boundary meetings information

RDPS has announced the building of a new school in Timberstone. Discussions are in progress as to changes to the school boundaries.
The meetings are:
http://www.rdpsd.ab.ca/Boundary.php

Monday, March 5 at Mountview Elementary from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m * (focussed on French Immersion)
Tuesday, March 20 at GH Dawe School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

So sorry to have missed the coupon tutorial last night. Hope those who attended are now armed with the power of information.

Here's my picks for the week. Once again, NoFrills is my first choice, but I will say that Sobeys has eggs on for $1.99 (limit 2) for the next 3 days only.

NoFrills - $1,2,3 sale (like dollar days)

broccoli $1

tomatoes $1/lb

romaine hearts (3pk) $2

red peppers (4pk) $2 I always weigh the package and decide if it's cheaper to buy them packaged or loose/lb

pork loin frozen, cut into chops $2/lb

fish fillets, frozen (pollock, tilapia, haddock, cod, or sole) $3/400g pkg

Extra lean hamburger $3/lb I usually buy lean, Liesel, is this a good price for extra lean?

Carl Buddig packaged deli meats 2/$1 These are those tiny packages (55-65g) but when calculated by weight, it's only$.77-90/100g which is good for deli ham and chicken. Just need lots of packages lol

Aylmer soups $.40 each

Clark beans (never seen this variety)3/$2 or $.67/can

Unico pasta sauce 3/$2 or $.67/can I have never tried this brand, but for $.67, when other brands don't go below $1.00, it may be worth trying.

Duncan Hines cake mixes $1

NN marshmallows $1/400g pkg This is a steal since it would be the same as paying $2.50 for the big 1kg bag that is currently selling for nearly $6.00!!

Bits&Bites $1

Mini wheats, Vector, corn flakes or Raisin bran $3

Philidelphia spreadable cream cheese $3/400g tub

Axe body wash or shower gel. $3 each If anyone still has the $2 off coupon from SmartSource that came out 3 weeks ago, then you are in business!

Outrageous shampoo $1

Pizza pops, , Pogos, $2/pkg of 4

Schneiders Hot stuffs or Bagel bites $1

Highliner seasoned fish fillets $2/300g (6 portions)

Sobeys - Bogo Event

As I mentioned, $1.99 for a dozen eggs for the next 3 days. Limit 2

Compliments diapers $12.99 $6.50 on Bogo

Asparagus $1.49/lb Yum Yum

Pogos $8.49/10 $4.25/10 on Bogo.That's cheaper than at NoFrills

Romaine hearts $3.49 $$1.75 on Bogo. Also cheaper than NoFrills

fresh mushrooms $2.29/200g pkg $1.15/200g on Bogo

Superstore - Free box of chicken breast with $250 purchase

Avocados - $2.95 bag of 5 ?? Someone help me on these. Never bought them

Apples (spartan, delicious, ambrosia) $2.95/5lb bag = $.59/lb

Potatoes 20 lbs red or white $4.96 That's less than half price!

Five Alive/Fruitopia cartons 1.75L $1.47 each

McCain pizza $4.00

NN cake mixes $1.00

NN granola bars $1.32/box of 8

50% off oven safe glass bowls and casserole dishes

50% off corningware

40% off Rubermaid food storage containers

50% off Bakers secret

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Well, here's my second attempt. I had to leave 3/4 through the first one and when I came back . . .it was gone. Kids - gotta love 'em!
I'll see if I can remember what I was saying.
First of all this coming week is discount days at the following stores:
Safeway, Save-on, Sobeys, Nutters, Co-op (Monday), Living Nutrition (EVERY Tuesday. Located Gaetz Northbound between Hitch Warehouse and Boston Pizza.

NoFrills:
green or red grapes $1.67/lb Not spectacular, but it is off-season
English Cukes $.97 ea
English Muffins $.99/6 pk
Imperial Marg $1.99/2lb tub
Purex laundry (liquid) 40 loads $3.97. I mentions this because in the SmartSource flyer (found in Wed flyer bundle)is a coupon for $2.50 off when buy 2 jugs. I will save the few I have, but I'm sure Alisha won't be using the 40 she has lol
whole toupie-style ham $1.79/lb or $3.95/kg
fresh pineapple $1.97 (non clue how big they are)
Black Diamond cheese strings $4.44/336g I don't buy these, but it says save $2.85
Delmonte canned vegetables $.79/can Good alternative to frozen for your food storage

IDA Drugs (Westpark and Mountview)
Admiral tuna $.66/can If you are holding out for $.50/can Im sure it will show up in the next few months.

Rexall has 2 pages of coupons that range from $1.49 - $10.00 off various products. Since their prices generally higher than other stores, if you know who accepts competitors coupons, you could save even more. I see there is a $10 off coupon for Oral-B replacement heads for electric toothbrush, which incidentally I need to get. But can someone tell me who will accept this coupon? Superstore? London Drugs?
I have at least 30 extra flyers and will have them till Monday when they go out for recycle. Come on over. They are in the blue garbage can by the front door.

Co-op (Monday should be 10% off, but you may want to double-check)
McCain pizza $3.99
Avocados $.67 Never bought these, but I understand this is a good price
Cheez Whiz $4.99/kg jar

Safeway (Tuesday 15%)
Boneless chicken breast $26.36 but would be only $22.40 on Tuesday
green grapes $1.79 $1.52 on Tuesday
Post cereals $3.00 each $2.55 on Tuesday
Glade solids or aerosols $1.00 $.85 on Tuesday

Sobeys (Tuesday 15%)
colored peppers $2.49/lb $2.11 on Tuesday
Axe products $3.79 $3.22 on Tuesday, plus there's a $2.00 off coupon on Redplum (Thurs flyers)
mushrooms $1.99/lb $1.69/lb on Tuesday
navel oranges $.69/lb $.59/lb on Tuesday
French bread $.99 $.84 on Tuesday

Superstore - free case of mangoes with $175 purchase
pineapple $1.96
cocomuts 2/$3.00 Don't know, but I may have to get one just for fun
apples - Ambrosia, Red Delicious, Fuji or Spartans $2.96/5 lbs That's $.59/lb
Grapefruit $2.86/5lbs ($.57/lb)
frozen spinach $1.00
Black Diamond cheese slices $5.97kg pkg

Save-on(15% on Tuesday)
Schnieders sausage rings BOGO (sorry, they do not list their price)
navel oranges $.59/lb $.50/lb on Tuesday
Asparagus $1.99/lb $1.69/lb on Tuesday
Celery $.79/lb $.67/lb on Tuesday Since celery generally is sold by the bunch, you would need to weigh it and calculate how much it would cost. If it's less than $1.00 then it's a good price.
tomatoes $.99/lb $.84/lb on Tuesday
Red grapes $1.69/lb $1.44/lb on Tuesday This is the best price for this week
fresh chicken legs $1.59/lb $1.35/lb on Tuesday. It's the warehouse pack, but sine they are fresh, not frozen, you can repackage when you get home to smaller quantities
Western family frozen fruit $5.00/600g That's not a deal, but on Tuesday $4.25 which is not too bad. Plus, you get a box of frozen waffles or French toast when you buy 2 bags of fruit.

You've Got to Move It

New Year, New You: let's think about exercising. Some people have thought about doing some form of activity at the church to get moving.
Here's what I've thought of so far:
Exercise videos (we've all got em, who actually uses them at home?)
'boot camp' - I printed off a version we could do, it's not low impact
Come to my house to do something on the xbox kinect (could only have about 2-3 people)

Bower Mall:
Mall Walkers Club & Program Strollercise program

Enjoy Intersport's free, drop-in Mall Walkers and Strollercise program! Located throughout Bower Place Shopping Centre! It‘s free, safe and available year round. Intersport generously sponsors the program, with monthly prizes and milestone incentives! Stop by Guest Services today to learn more about the fantastic program and walk your way toward a pocketful of prizes! Bower Place and Intersport proudly support community wellness.
Bower Place Shopping Centre's Mall Walkers monthly appreciation days are every second Wednesday, of each month at 7:30 - 9:00 am at Good Earth! Join our Mall Walkers group for fun and fitness!

Walking and strolling times start at 7:00 am Monday to Saturday and at 9:00 am Sundays.

Outdoor Gyms (summer only unless you're really hard-core)
For groups of 4 or more interested in learning how to use the Outdoor Gyms and maximizing your workout, call the Primary Care Network at 403.343.9100 to book a Health Basics Coach for an outdoor gym experience.

To learn about the outdoor gym machines and workout techniques on your own see our video at http://www.reddeerpcn.com/flash.aspx?Outdoor_Gym_Demo  
 
Red Deer Primary Care Network Homepage
 
If you're interested in meeting on a regular basis, please provide feedback so that we can book the church.

Chicken, Barley, Apple Stew

Here's my newest favorite recipe from Pam L. Amazing! I could eat it all myself.

Chicken, Barley & Apple Stew

4 cups diced raw Chicken (I used way less)
1 tbsp Oil
1 large Onion diced
1 clove Garlic
5 Carrots diced
3 stalks Celery diced
2/3 cup Barley (uncooked)
10 Cups Water
1/3 cup Chicken OXO (I use Epicure chicken bouillon, use whatever)
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp. each Thyme & Marjoram
3 Apples

Dice all vegetables and chicken.
Heat oil and saute Onion, Carrots, Celery & Garlic. Cook gently for at least 5 minutes. (I cooked the chicken at this point).

Stir in Water, Chicken, Chicken OXO, Barley and Herbs. Bring to a boil, then gradually lower the heat. Cover and cook for at least 1 hour. (I simmer it for at least 3 hrs.)

Core and peel Apples. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Add to soup and cook covered for an additional 15 minutes or until soft.
Amazing!!!!

Super Easy Bread sticks
(Makes 15-30 bread sticks)

1 1/2 cups of hot water
2 Tb. sugar
1 Tb. yeast
3 cup of flour (I usually use up to four)
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup of melted margarine or butter ( I usually use a little less)

Any type of topping you like such as garlic salt, parmesan, an italian herb and cheese seasoning
Dissolve sugar in hot water. Add yeast when water has cooled. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a moderately stiff dough. Knead 3 minutes. Melt margarine/butter. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into the shape of a large jelly roll pan. Pour half of the margarine on the pan (baking sheet). Spread it around. Arrange dough on baking sheet and pour the other half of the margarine over the dough. Spread it around. Sprinkle with one or more of the suggested toppings. Cut into thin strips using a pizza cutter. Let rise 10-15 minutes. Pre heat oven to 350. Bake bread sticks for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.