A LONG TIME AGO…… I remember my grandma making rice pancakes for us. I remember them being pretty dang good. I asked her a few months ago if she remembered how she did them. I was so suprised to find out that they are so simple and that my kids love them so much! Grandma told me that it was a recipe that came from the time of the Great Depression.

Rice Pancakes:

1 cup cooked rice
1 beaten egg

Stir the rice into the egg and pour into pancakes on a hot griddle. Cook n both sides until golden brown. Top with maple syrup or fruit topping – or for a great dinner top with a cream soup with chicken or tuna and peas mixed in.

What a yummy simple way to use up leftover rice! I have made these with both white and brpwn rice and they are great.

Michael’s also has other craft make-and-takes available in June. Not all are free. Go here to read the schedule.

1. Buy 1 Suit, Get 2 Suits free PLUS free shipping at Jos A Bank!

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2. Mainstays 6-Foot Long Center-Fold Table $36 with free shipping at Walmart.com!

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3. Spend $85 at Folica.com and get a FREE mini flat iron set (value $50!) plus FREE shipping!

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4. Up to 70% off Bed-in-a-bag at LNT.com plus free shipping!

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5. New discounted books website: BHFO.com plus FREE shipping with $19.99 minimum order!

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6. Brother P-Touch PT-1290 Simply Stylish Home & Office Labeler only $19.00 shipped!

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7. FREE OPI nail polish from ULTA!

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8. 4 tickets and 4 popcorn vouchers for $32.95 at Megaplex theaters!

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9. Free summer movies in Magna and Spanish Fork!

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10. Print a coupon for Quizno’s: $2.99 for any small sub, chips, and a drink!

More info HERE

Select Cinemark Movie theaters around the country are participating in the Summer Movie Clubhouse.

All 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5.00,
or can be purchased separately at the box office for $1.00 per show.

$5 Series punch cards are limited and are now available only at the theater box office while supplies last. Admission with a series punch card is limited to one person per card per movie, and valid only at the theater where purchased.

Grocery shopping is probably the 2nd largest expense in your family’s budget, after housing. Feeding our families is not optional. We are all striving to provide healthy meals that will fill the tummies in our houses. Many of us are continually struggling to come up with creative ways to reduce the budget while still providing great meals. I have a few steps that you might want to try to kick the budget into gear for the summer.

Be sure to shop the sales. With the help of the shopping lists and grocery guide on Pinching Your Pennies and your local grocery store ads, you can plan a great menu and save money instantly just by shopping the sales. If you find a great deal on something that you know you will use then stock-up. This step is pretty simple.

Don’t forget the basics. Things like milk, eggs, cheese and bread that you use every week are very important items to not forget on your list. You will have less temptation for impulse shopping on additional shopping trips to grab these weekly staples.

Write up some basic menus that you can easily throw together. Things that your family loves. This way you will know what you are watching for in the grocery ads.

Save your receipts. Then you can look back at them and see what great prices to be on the lookout for again! It can also help you to pinpoint the items that you are spending the most money on and you will be able to see if you can make cutbacks on the expensive items.

Cook from scratch. Many things are much cheaper to make than they are to buy. By cooking from scratch you are eliminating unwanted waste from packaging, and you are gaining the satisfaction of doing for yourself. Try some old family recipes!

Eat leftovers. Don’t’ waste anything. Learn creative ways to use everything up! Purposely have leftovers that you can freeze and use on another night. Save yourself a trip through the drive-thru.

Check out your local discount stores. Closeouts can yield great savings. See if your local discount stores accept coupons for additional savings. We go to our local bread outlet store to stock-up on snacks for the kids for the summer. Be sure when shopping discount stores, to check the expiration dates. If the items are close dated use them quick or freeze them.

Check out these great Rollbacks at your local Wal-Mart store:

(Prices may vary by location)

• Crest Plus Scope toothpaste 6.2 oz., Now $1.50 (Save more with this coupon if you have it:Crest Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger or liquid gel .50/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6)
• Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 double rolls, Was $5.76, now $4.00 (Save more with this coupon if you have it: Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 6 Double Roll or larger .50/1 (6-20-10) RP-5/23)
•  Oscar Mayer hot dogs 10 ct., Was $1.98, Now $1.50 each (Save more with this coupon if you have it:: Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, any $1/2 (7-11-10) SS-5/16)
• Doritos XXL chips 11.5-12 oz., Was $2.88, Now $2.48
• Red Baron Frozen Pizza 20 oz. Was $3.33, Now $2.88
• Great Value apple juice 96 oz. Was $2.00, Now $1.50
• Soft drinks – Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, etc. 24 pack Was $6.98, Now $5.00
• Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing 24 oz.  Was $3.56, Now $2.50
• Breyer’s All Natural ice cream 48 oz. Now $2.25
• Maybelline Great Lash big mascara .34 oz., Was $4.47, Now $3.50
• Sara Lee whole grain buns 8 pack, Was $1.97, now $1.50
• Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats 16 ct., Was $4.50, now $3.00
• Bing Cheerioes 2.98 lb.
• Blueberries pint, Now $2.50 each
• Seedless Watermelon, Now $3.88 each
• Idaho potatoes 10 lb. bag $1.47
• Strawberries 16 oz. $1.38
• Raspberries 6 oz. $2.50
• Cantaloupe $1.78 each
• Sweet Corn, Now $.25 each

To save even more, use our Coupon Lists to see if your state/area has coupons for any of them items listed above!

There are also thousands of Rollbacks going on online! You can browse them at the following links:

Low Prices Just Got Lower at Walmart.com – Save on Rollback Specials!
Huge Savings on Rollback Specials in the Baby Department at Walmart.com!
Shop and Save on Top Brand Electronics Rollbacks at Walmart.com
Save even more on hot Rollback Toys at Walmart.com!
Shop Outdoor Living Rollbacks at Walmart.com!

Quiznos – Print a coupon for any small sub, chips and regular fountain drink for just $2.99.  This coupon disappeared quickly last time, so print quick!

Print your coupon AT THIS LINK.

Just one of the awesome tools here at PYP…ready-made shopping lists.  We scour grocery ads to find the best deals at many of your favorite stores, and match them with available coupons.   Check the list below and see if you find your favorite store!

FREE Step 2 Play and Shade Patio Set when you buy the INTEX Metal Frame Pool. 15′ by 48″ for $279.99

PROCTOR AND GAMBLE PROMO!

Gillette Venus Cartridge, any $2/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6
Gillette Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Systems Razor, Venus Bikini Kit, Venus Disposables or Daisy/Daisy3 4ct, 8ct, 10ct or 12ct $2/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6

Prilosec OTC, any size $3/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6

Final Price $8.74

Final Price $8.74

Johnsons Baby product, any excluding trial sizes and Johnsons Buddies products $1/1 (7-5-10) SS-4/25

Purina Busy Chew Treat, any variety 7 oz. or smaller FREE up to $3.99 when you buy (1) package of Purina Busy Chew Treat, any size/variety (6-27-10) SouperSaladSS-3/28
Purina Busy Chewnola Chew Treat, 4 oz. package or any size/variety Purina Busy Chew Treat $1/1 (8-8-10) SS-5/2
Purina Dog Snacks, any $1.50/2 (8-15-10) SS-5/16
Purina Dog Snacks, any $4/4 (8-15-10) SS-5/16

General Mills cereals listed, any boxes Basic 4, Chex, Fiber One, Honey Nut Cluster, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Wheaties $1/2 (7-10-10) GeneralMills-5/30
General Mills cereals listed, any boxes Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora the Explorer, Franken Berry, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, Trix $1/2 (7-10-10) GeneralMills-5/30
General Mills cereals listed, any boxes Original Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Berry Burst Cheerios, Frosted Cheerios, Fruity Cheerios, MultiGrain Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Yogurt Burst Cheerios, Cheerios Oat Cluster Crunch, Banana Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Cheerios $1/2 (7-10-10) GeneralMills-5/30
General Mills Cheerios cereals, any Frosted Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Banana Nut Cheerios, Fruity Cheerios, Chocolate Cheerios, Cheerios Oat Cluster Crunch, Yogurt Burst Cheerios, Berry Burst Cheerios boxes $1/2 (7-17-10) SS-6/6
General Mills Chex cereal, any box Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Chocolate Chex, Multi Bran Chex, Cinnamon Chex .75/1 (7-17-10) SS-6/6
General Mills Fiber One Cereals, any box Original, Fiber One Honey Clusters, Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters, Fiber One Caramel Delight, Fiber One Frosted Shredded Wheat .50/1 (6-19-10) SS-5/9 slc
General Mills Fiber One Shredded Wheat Cereal box .50/1 (6-19-10) SS-5/9 slc
General Mills Original Cheerios cereal box .50/1 (6-19-10) SS-5/9
General Mills Total cereal listed, any box Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Honey Clusters, Total Cranberry Crunch, Total Blueberry Pomegranate, Total Cinnamon Crunch .75/1 (6-12-10) SS-5/2 slc
General Mills Wheaties cereal .75/1 (6-12-10) SS-5/2 slc

The following links can be used to access the GrocerySmarts CVS lists in the designated areas. This list is made using the Arizona ad. Some sale prices may differ slightly from area to area, but all coupon information is specific for your area.

CHECK THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR MORE PRINTABLE COUPONS

Arizona
*Arizona CVS PREVIEW List*
Arizona CVS CURRENT List

California – North
*California North CVS PREVIEW List*
California North CVS CURRENT List

California – South
*Californa South CVS PREVIEW List*
California South CVS CURRENT List

Idaho
*Idaho CVS PREVIEW List* (check valid dates)
Idaho CVS CURRENT List (check valid dates)

Nevada
*Nevada CVS PREVIEW List*
Nevada CVS CURRENT List

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ADDITIONAL PRINTABLE COUPONS TO USE:

-Neutrogena $10 Rebate with $30 Purchase HERE.

Spend $85 on anything at Folica and you’ll get this $50 styler set for FREE + free shipping!

Sedu Revolution Shortie Mini Styler is pocket-sized dual voltage tourmaline ionic straightener and curler with all the luxury and amenities of a full sized flat iron. Ideal for short hair, touch up and travel! Includes FREE heat proof travel pouch and mitt.

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Enter code SHORTIE at checkout.

Folica.com LINK

Also, if you buy one of the “Top 10” flat irons, you can get a FREE Folica Heat Proof Iron Mat/Pouch, a value of $29.95!

Here is a sample order:

CHI Ceramic Flat Iron (Original CHI)
Item No.: A8526
Was $190.00
Now $89.99

Folica Heat Proof Iron Mat/Pouch
Item No.: A8550
Was $29.95
Now FREE (No code required)

Sedu Revolution Shortie Mini Styler Iron
Item No.: 002450
Was $70.00
Now FREE (Use code: SHORTIE)

Total: $89.99 shipped!

Folica.com LINK

**link to the binder has been fixed in the post. Thanks!**

Since I get 6 copies of the Sunday paper I have what I think is a good method for organizing my coupons. There is NO WAY I could clip all those coupons. It would take forever! I read somewhere that 75% off clipped coupons never get used. So I don’t waste that time. I love the way I do it and it works for me. I know there are many methods for organizing coupons out there. This may not work for everyone. But if you get multiple Sunday subscriptions…think about it.

Okay…ready to learn what I do?

When I get my Sunday inserts I rip them apart at the spine so each page is separate. Then I lay them out in piles of the same page. Sometimes when the inserts are thick I have 15 pages, other times I have less. It just depends on how thick the inserts are. Then I staple each set together. Make sense?

Then after I have stapled each set I label it on the front, like so. The date and what insert it is (SS=Smart Source). There are also Red Plum inserts, General Mills inserts, and Proctor and Gamble inserts.

Then I stick them in sheet protectors by date. I also organize them by insert. So all my Smart Source inserts are together, Red Plum are together, etc. When I need a coupon I just take out the stapled set and cut out what I need at the store. It might take a little longer to get my coupon ready in the store but it beats clipping everything and then not using most of what I clip!

So far I really like organizing my coupons this way because it cuts down on wasted cutting time. Many, many times I would spend time planning out my trip, clipping the coupons I needed then when I got to the store they were out of what I wanted and I was left with a mess of coupons to refile. Now I cut only what I need when I need it. I love it! And as the coupons expire I just take out the whole insert. So easy.

And I know you are wondering how in the world I find the coupon I need, right? SUPER EASY, people! PinchingYourPennies.com has a updated weekly list of available coupons in alphabetical order. So I print out that list, keep it in my binder and I am good to go. Takes me 2 minutes tops to find what I need. I love it!

Here are some more pics of the binder I use. Isn’t she beautiful! This is the Case-It Dual 500 dual binder 2-in-1 zipper binder. What a name, huh! As you can see, she expands up to 5 inches…which gives me plenty of room to store all those coupons. I can zip it closed with ease.

The front opens up to reveal lots of compartments for storage. Pens, calculators, highlighters, etc. The possibilities are endless!

In the front are pockets where I keep the current weekly ads. I don’t like going to the store without them. I also keep my weekly coupon list here for easy reference.

The larger ring on the left is where I keep my Smart Source and Red Plum inserts. The right side is where I keep my Proctor and Gamble and General Mills inserts.

In the very back I have a pouch where I keep printable coupon, catalinas, and other items I will be using very soon. Behind that I have sheet protectors labeled for each store, ie Target, Albertson’s, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc. to put the rest of my printable coupons, store coupons, and catalinas. That way I know right where to find each store’s coupons. I also keep the weekly ad in there too.

I still have an accordion file where I keep all my printable coupons and coupons I get from the mail, etc. in. I carry it in my purse and organize those by category.

In the very back is another storage compartment for whatever you need. Right now this is where I have my calculator, pens, highlighters and such. I might move them though. I haven’t decided if I like them there.

The binder is pretty heavy, but it also has a shoulder strap too! Awesome.

My husband thinks I am crazy for carrying this thing around. But I love it! Being organized when it comes to coupons is KEY. So far I have converted several family and friends to this method. Maybe you will too! 🙂