Feta Cheese From The Dollar Tree

There is a one Dollar Tree store sort of near me (East Greenbush) that has a row of fridge and freezer cases in the back.  And sometimes they have feta cheese (my favorite).  They've not had any in at least six months but I was over that way running errands today and they were back in stock.  Albeit a different brand (they used to carry the same brand as Price Chopper) and a smaller size.  I still think $1 for a 2 oz pack of feta is a good deal. 

For those wondering why I bought eight, it's because I freeze them.  When you find a good deal, buy many and freeze until you need it.  Cheese freezes great so I am never worried about it tasting funny later.  I use feta in salads, pasta dishes and in spinach feta omelets (which I eat a few times a month I must admit).

The Dollar Tree is also a great resource for cheap prices on spices.  I ran out of onion powder last weekend so this was prefect timing.

I don't buy much at dollar stores but sometimes you just hit the bargain jack-pot. 

Other things I try to get at the Dollar Tree are....
* Minced garlic
* Tortillas (before I stopped eating gluten)
* Chicken stock

This is sort of my dirty little secret.  I don't know why I have no shame in using coupons but shopping at the Dollar Tree feels seedy.  But it does- ha.  So shhhh...don't tell anyone!

Good Mail Report

Lookly loo what came in the mail over the last week or so.  I don't even remember entering for that Swiffer Duster but am totally excited about it as I don't own one.  Yay for dusting- ha!  And I was skeptical of the Monavie offer but I did in fact receive a box of 12 individual bottles of the fruity drink.  It tastes like a smoothie shot or something.  Kind of fun.

Did y'all get anything exciting in your mailbox this week?

Please Help....

Please click the link on the right side bar and vote for my little Cutie Pies in Ball jars.  I know it's silly but I'd love to win.  And at the moment I am totally losing.  Sad sad.

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Target Mobile Coupons

Do y'all get the Target mobile coupons?  If not, I encourage everyone to sign up.  Go here to get started and then every other week or so, Target sends coupons via text message directly to your smart phone.  Your cashier just scans the bar code at check out.  Like all Target coupons, they can be used stacked with a manufacturer coupon too.

Side note...I use these regularly and have to explain how they work every single time to my cashier.  And sometimes the manager too.  So know going in that they are not that common I guess.  But there are directions on how to use them for cashiers at the bottom of each batch of coupons and it is really very simple. 

A new batch just came out today...

15% off Dyson Vacuum (DC23, DC24, DC25 or DC33)


$5 off Transformers: Dark of the Moon action figure
Use $5/1 Transformers coupon from the Target website
It makes these FREE!!

$3 off $10 or higher Merona apparel item


$3 off Olay skin care item: Regenerist or Pro-X
Use $3/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Cleanse 10/2/11 PG.
It makes this FREE!!


$2 off 2 Pretzel M&M’s 9.9oz bagged candies
Use with (2) $1/1 M&Ms Brand Pretzel Chocolate Candies coupon from 09/11/11 RP.


$1 off 2 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 10.5oz or Kit Kat bars 10.78oz bagged candy itemsUse with $1/3 Hershey’s Snack Size Bags of Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoppers or Twizzlers coupon from 09/25/11 SS.

Purchase 2 Stouffer’s Farmer’s Harvest single-serve meals, get 1 Stouffer’s Farmer’s Harvest single-serve meal for $0.01Use with $3/10 or $1/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones coupon from 08/07/11 SS (Regional?)

$1 off Chef Michael’s dry dog food 1.5-lb or larger
*Keep an eye out for coupons- we've had them in the past but I don't see any right now.


$0.50 off Pizza Hut Express or Target Cafe food or drink item
**I love getting a Diet Coke while shopping!  They also make really yummy salads.

I Entered An Apple Contest

Cutie Pies

If you have a few extra moments, I would greatly appreciate you voting for me and my Cutie Pies.  I have no idea why it's important to me but it is.  I am all over this little contest on my local NBC affiliates website.  I made little pies from scratch in tiny canning jars.  Because isn't everything better when cute and little?  You can vote once a day if you feel so inclined.

A link to the contest is on the right side bar.  See my little cutie pies?  They are crazy delish, y'all!