Petsmart Coupon Policy

You can even save on pet food at specialty pet stores with coupons! Petsmart has a coupon policy which can be viewed at their website. This information is valid as of 7/8/15.

Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping with us, and it's easy to use them at our stores. When accepting coupons, we follow the guidelines below.

PetSmart Issued Coupons

We Gladly Accept

• Mobile Coupons on a mobile device must have a scannable barcode and include:
• PetSmart coupons feature a bouncing ball logo in the frame around barcode and start with a 4
• Includes coupons on Facebook and Twitter
• Coupons for dollars/cents off, % off, or Free for max item value
• Coupons contained in flyers, advertisements, email, PetSmart receipts, Catalina (Grocery Store Receipts) and from in store or national events (Adoption Week)
• Coupons for the exact item that is being purchased
• Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
• Coupons with a valid expiration date and a scannable barcode
• Coupons in Black and White or Color
• Targeted Coupons redeemed by the customer whose name appears on the coupon

We Do Not Accept

• Coupons for items other than the exact item being purchased
• Coupons with missing or with an invalid expiration date
• Coupons copied or altered in any way
• Coupons identified as fraudulent and posted to Coupon Central
• Multiple redemptions with a single coupon
• Coupons without a scannable barcode
• Targeted coupons redeemed by someone other than the person listed on the coupon
• Mobile Coupons scanned on a mobile device without the bouncing ball logo in the frame around barcode

Valid Manufacturer Coupons

We Gladly Accept

• Only physical printed coupons surrendered at the time of purchase
• Coupons for dollars/cents off, % off, or Free for max item value
• Coupons contained in flyers, advertisements, email, PetSmart receipts, Catalina (Grocery Store Receipts) and from in store or national events (Adoption Weekend events)
• Coupons for the exact item being purchased
• Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons
• Coupons with a valid expiration date and scannable barcode
• Coupons in Black and White or Color
• Coupons with “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them and a valid remit address for the manufacturer

We Do Not Accept

• Coupons for items other than the exact item being purchased
• Coupons with missing or with an invalid expiration date
• Coupons copied or altered in any way
• Coupons identified as fraudulent and posted to Coupon Central
• Multiple redemptions on a single coupon
• Coupons without a scannable barcode
• Mobile manufacturer coupons scanned on a mobile device

Valid Competitors' Coupons

We Gladly Accept

• Coupons for the exact item being purchased
• Coupons for dollars/cents off, % off, or Free for max item value
• Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
• Only physical printed coupons surrendered at the time of purchase
• Coupons with a valid expiration date
• Coupons with a visible barcode
• Coupons in Black and White or Color

We Do Not Accept

• Coupons for items other than the exact item being purchased
• Coupons with missing or with an invalid expiration date
• Coupons copied or altered in any way
• Coupons identified as fraudulent and posted to Coupon Central
• Multiple redemptions on a single coupon
• Coupons without a visible barcode
• Coupons for services or live pet
• These are not considered “like” products/services because our live pets are Vet Assured and our Services Associates are specially certified as such
• Competitor coupons scanned on a mobile device
• Coupons for “while supplies last”, “First 100 in the door” or other door buster coupons

Coupon Websites/Other

We Gladly Accept

• Any coupons from Competitors or Manufacturers that comply with our coupon policy as mentioned above

We Do Not Accept

• Coupons scanned on a mobile device unless they are PetSmart issued with a PetSmart barcode
• Multiple redemptions on a single coupon unless otherwise stated in disclaimer
• Coupons for items other than exact item being purchased
• Coupons with missing or invalid expiration date
• Coupons without a visible barcode
• Coupons for services or live pets unless PetSmart issued
• Coupons copied or altered in any way
• Coupons identified as fraudulent and posted to Coupon Central

The following are guidelines and limitations:

• Coupons must be presented and surrendered at time of purchase unless they are PetSmart issued and scanned on a mobile device
• The coupon value may be reduced if amount exceeds the value of the item. Cash back is not provided
• Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards
• Coupon will not be accepted after expiration date.
• We do not accept coupons that have been copied, altered, traded, or bartered in any way
• When printing coupons from PetSmart online, please ensure that your printer is print-ready.
• PetSmart reserves the right to not accept a coupon that we deem as fraudulent use/accept coupons not covered in this policy
• PetSmart follows the disclaimer as printed on the coupon
• Some items may not be available at all stores
• Once a coupon is redeemed, it cannot be reissued upon return of the item purchased nor will cash be returned for the amount of the coupon redeemed
• We reserve the right to reject any coupon or limit the number of coupons being used in a transaction

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Whole Foods Coupon Policy

Would you believe that you can save even on organics? Whole Foods also accepts coupons! Take a peek at their coupon policy on their website. This information is valid as of 7/8/15.

Whole Foods Market Global Coupon Policy

• A store coupon and a manufacturer coupon can be combined on one item.

• When the value of the coupon exceeds the value of the product no cash back is given.

• Coupons are never doubled or tripled.

• All types of coupons are accepted with the exception of those that are obviously photocopied.

• Competitor coupons are not accepted with the exception of Michigan stores in Midwest.

• Case discounts can be combined with coupons.

• Multiple Whole Deal coupons for the same item in one transaction can be used as long as there is an individual coupon for each item purchased.

• If there is a BOGO FREE promo, one coupon can be used for the full price item.

• All regions will allow Whole Deal coupons to be combined with manufacturer’s coupons.

• Team Member discounts may be used in conjunction with all Whole Deal coupons.

• Regions will override printed guidelines when necessary for customer/guest satisfaction.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Dollar Tree Coupon Policy

Are you as excited as I am that Dollar Tree accepts coupons? Lots of free stuff!

Here's the Dollar Tree coupon policy found on their website. This information is valid as of 7/8/15.

COUPON ACCEPTANCE POLICY

Manufacturer Coupons

• We accept Manufacturer Coupons only. We do not accept retail-specific coupons, such as those of Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
• We do not accept photocopies of coupons. Coupons must be intact and not altered or modified in any way.
• Coupons can only be used in stores, must be presented at time of purchase, and cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
• Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, color, etc.) and be presented prior to the expiration date printed on the coupon.
• We accept only one (1) Manufacturer Coupon per single item purchased.
• We accept coupons for over a dollar on a single item, but the coupon value will be reduced to the purchase price of the item.
• We cannot give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase price of the item.
• We accept coupons for over a dollar on multiple items if the coupon amount does not exceed the combined retail price of the items indicated.
• We accept up to four (4) like coupons per household per day.
• Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get one free (for example, Buy One Get One Free offers).
• Any applicable sales tax must be paid by consumer.
• We reserve the right to accept, refuse, or limit the use of any coupon.
• This policy is subject to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations where applicable.
• These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Dollar Tree (Manufacturer and Internet Coupons).

Internet Coupons

• We accept up to two (2) Internet Coupons per household per day.
• Internet Coupons must be a “Manufacturer Coupon”, have a valid expiration date, and must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer.
• We do not accept Internet Coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements.
• Duplicated (photocopies) Internet Coupons will not be accepted. Each Internet Coupon must have a different serial number.

Last Revision: March 1, 2013

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Stop & Shop Coupon Policy

Stop & Shop has recently made changes to their coupon policy which has made them just a bit less coupon-friendly. Check out their coupon policy on their website. This information is valid as of 7/13/16.

COUPON POLICY:

To ensure product availability for all customers, we reserve the right to limit individual coupon quantities.
The value of the coupon will not be redeemed for more than the price of the item. Coupons have no cash value.
Coupons must not be expired.
The physical coupon must be presented by the customer and retained by the cashier. Example: A coupon presented on a customer’s personal device from an App (like Snip Snap) cannot be accepted.
Our stores do not accept altered or tampered (e.g. expiration date cut off) or copied coupons.
Our stores do not accept competitor issued store coupons. Exception: Special circumstances that are communicated by the Division.
Unless a special store promotion is being run, we do not accept coupons for gift cards.
On manufacturer’s coupons, sales tax will be applied to the total before the coupon is redeemed. The customer is responsible for the sales tax, where required by law.
When using SNAP (food stamps) as payment, coupons will reduce the SNAP total due when redeemed toward the purchase of eligible food.

MANUFACTURER COUPON POLICY:
Our stores accept all manufacturer coupons. Exception are any items excluded by state regulations.
Only one (1) manufacturer coupon may be used on each individual item purchased.
The exact item stated on the coupon must be purchased in order to redeem the coupon.
Item substitutions are not allowed.
The maximum number of identical coupons allowed for each identical item is 16, unless otherwise stated on the coupon.
Coupons may be redeemed on damaged or discontinued merchandise that has been reduced.
Any coupons for “free” products will be honored for the value of the item only. “Free” coupons cannot be doubled or tripled.


FREE ITEM AND BUY ONE GET ONE FREE (BOGO) MANUFACTURER COUPON POLICY:
Free item manufacturer coupons may be used in conjunction with store instant BOGO offers. Example: 1st item scanned (manufacturer free coupon applied), 2nd item scanned (store BOGO applied). Both items are free to the customer.
Buy One Get One Free manufacturer coupon may be used in conjunction with store instant BOGO offers. Example: 1st item scanned (manufacturer BOGO applied), 2nd item scanned (store BOGO applied). Both items are free to the customer.
To ensure product availability for all customers, we reserve the right to limit individual coupon redemptions quantities.


FREE ITEM & TWO LIKE MANUFACTURER COUPON POLICY
Two Like Manufacturer coupons may be used in conjunction with store instant BOGO offers. Example: 1st item scanned (manufacturer $1.00 coupon applied), 2nd item scanned ($1.00 manufacturer coupon applied), store BOGO applied. Both items are eligible for $1.00 manufacturer coupon.
To ensure product availability for all customers, we reserve the right to limit individual coupon redemptions quantities.


DIGITAL COUPON POLICY
Customers who choose to participate in the Digital Coupon program are required to have an on-line account with a valid, active Stop & Shop Card.
After digital coupons are loaded, they will automatically be applied to a Customer’s total purchase prior to paper coupons or any other discounts, as long as the qualifying product(s) are purchased using the same Stop & Shop Card the coupons were loaded to.
Digital coupons cannot be added back or removed once the Stop & Shop Card has been scanned.
Digital coupons have an expiration date that is communicated on the website.
Digital coupons will not double or triple.
Digital coupons can only be loaded and redeemed one time per household.
Digital coupons cannot be combined with Manufacturer’s paper coupons on the purchase of the same item.
If more than one digital coupon is loaded for the same product, the best value will be redeemed at checkout.
We do not accept coupons presented via a mobile phone or device.
Digital coupons cannot be used on Pick-up or Peapod orders.


CATALINA COUPONS:
Our stores issue both manufacturer and store coupons from the Catalina printers at the time of checkout.
Our stores accept competitor issued manufacturer Catalina coupons. Competitor issued Catalina coupons must specifically state “manufacturer coupon” to be accepted.
Catalina coupons cannot be doubled or tripled.
Item specific manufacturer Catalina coupons can not be used in conjunction with other manufacturer coupons for the same item.
Non product specific manufacturer Catalina coupons may be used in conjunction with manufacturer coupons. Example: $1.00 off Produce coupon.


INTERNET COUPONS:
We do accept internet coupons, including those for a free item, with the following exceptions:

Coupon value cannot exceed $10.
If we are notified of fraudulent activity involving specific internet coupons.
Internet coupons may be doubled provided they meet all doubling requirements and are not specifically prohibited by the manufacturer.

DOUBLE/TRIPLE COUPON POLICY:
Stores automatically double manufacturer coupons every day.
Coupons for Lottery tickets, cigarettes, alcohol and items prohibited by law are not to be doubled.
In order for a coupon to be doubled, the customer must use their Loyalty card.
The Double Coupon Policy does not apply to “free” coupons, Checkout coupons, eCoupons, Act Media coupons (where applicable), or store coupons.
We double the savings marked on any manufacturer’s coupon up to 99¢. Any coupon $1.00 and greater will be redeemed at face value for the item purchased.
In cases where the double coupon total exceeds the value of the item, the offer is limited to the retail price.
The maximum number of identical coupons allowed for each identical item is 16, unless otherwise stated on the coupon.
Internet coupons qualify to be doubled, unless otherwise stated on the coupon. A maximum of four (4) identical manufacturer’s coupons may be doubled. Up to an additional 12 identical manufacturer’s coupons can be redeemed at face value for a total of 16 identical manufacturer’s coupons. Example: If a customer purchased five (5) boxes of Cheerios and presented five (5) manufacturer’s coupons for 50¢ each, the first four (4) coupons would be doubled to $1.00. The fifth coupon would only be redeemed for 50¢.
Occasionally the company may participate in Dollar Doubler coupon promotions. When Dollar Doubler promotions are run, program details will be available in the circular.
Occasionally the company may participate in triple coupon promotions. When triple coupon promotions are run, program details will be available in the circular.
Internet coupons qualify to be doubled, unless otherwise stated on the coupon.
* We reserve the right to limit quantities


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Shaw's Coupon Policy

I am an avid shopper of Shaws. They are by far one of my favorite grocery chains. They have great clearance items and are very coupon friendly (most of the time).

Here is a copy of their coupon policy, which can be found on their website. This information is valid as of 7/8/15.

Our Coupon Policy

At Shaw’s, we know that saving money means a great deal to our customers, and many of our customers use coupons to help save even more. We encourage couponing at Shaw’s and have established the following coupon policy to help our customers.

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COUPON ACCEPTANCE POLICY

One valid manufacturer’s coupon (My Mixx digital or paper) may be accepted per item if legally permitted.

• MA: Coupons may not be accepted for non-flavored/white milk.
• MA: Coupons may not be accepted for cigarette or tobacco products.
• ME: Coupons may not be accepted for milk.
• MA, ME, NH, RI & VT: Other legal restrictions may apply.Other legal restrictions may apply.

Coupons displayed on a mobile device are not accepted.

My Mixx Digital Coupons:

• Take priority over a paper manufacturer coupon for the same item.
• My Mixx coupons will not double.
• Must be electronically “clipped” and added to your My Mixx account.
• Must be redeemed at time of purchase when your My Mixx number is entered at the pinpad or when your My Mixx number is entered by the cashier.
• May not be redeemed beyond expiration date.
• Each My Mixx coupon may only be redeemed once.

Doubling of Paper Manufacturer Coupons:

• Shaw’s doubles valid paper manufacturers’ coupons that have a face value up to 99¢. Coupons with a face value over 99¢ are redeemed at face value only.
• Coupons that state “do not double” or “free” may not be doubled.
• No more than FOUR “like” (same UPC) paper coupons will be doubled per customer, per day. Any additional coupon(s) may be accepted at face value (not doubled) based upon product availability.

“Store” coupons may not be doubled.

Other Retailer coupons are not accepted with the exception of valid Catalina manufacturer coupons for specific item(s) that Shaw’s carries and ‘manufacturer’ must be stated on the coupon. Other Retailer Catalina store coupons are not accepted.

We do not accept manufacturer coupons with another retailer’s name or retail logo printed on the coupon.

Any combined discounts, including coupons, may not exceed the value of the transaction.

Coupon must have a valid barcode (UPC must be scanned or manually entered) and a valid date to be accepted.

One store coupon and one valid manufacturer coupon may be applied to an item.

You may use one valid manufacturer coupon per BOGO free offer.

Transactions may not be separated for the purpose of circumventing coupon policies.

Shaw’s reserves the right to limit quantities of product sold.

Photo copied, altered and/or fraudulent coupons will not be accepted.

Manufacturer Internet Coupons (excluding My Mixx) follow the same stated mfg coupon policies along with the following restrictions: Must be printed from a computer printer (no copies); Mfg internet coupons for free product are not accepted. All mfg internet coupons valued at $5 or more, including BOGO internet coupons valued at $5 or more, may be accepted based upon managerial review and approval.

Shaw’s/Star Internet Coupons (excluding My Mixx) are accepted with some restrictions. The coupons must state “Shaw’s” and be printed from a computer printer (no copies). Unless otherwise stated, limit ONE coupon of each type per customer per day. A Shaw’s Internet coupon will not exceed $10.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

What's Cookin' Wednesday: Spaghetti Squash Mac 'n Cheese

I've mentioned before that I've had biweekly visits to a dietitian for over a year now. Not only does she provide the accountability I need, but she also gives me tons of new recipes to try so I never get bored with my low-carb "health" food.

She had given me a recipe adapted by Evolution Nutrition for Spaghetti Squash Mac 'n Cheese. I have adapted this recipe to make it my own and to kick up the protein in it. It's quite similar to the recipe found on PopSugar.

Ingredients

2-3 lb spaghetti squash
cooking spray
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp whole-wheat flour (regular flour works too)
1 C low-fat milk
1 C reduced fat cheddar, shredded
1/2 C grated parm
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 can of kidney beans, drained
taco chicken* (see below for recipe)


Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut a spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Spray the cut side with cooking spray and place cut side down on a cookie sheet also sprayed with cooking spray. Roast for an hour. Let cool until handleable. Fork shred the squash into a bowl and set aside.

In a sauce pan on medium heat, heat oil and whisk in flour. Whisk in milk until heated through. Lower heat and whisk in cheese, stirring until melted. My cheese never completely "melted," but no worries - it should work out in the end! Stir in spices until well mixed.

Pour sauce over spaghetti squash. Pour in beans and chicken. Mix well. Pour into a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until bubbling. This easily makes 4 servings.


Taco Chicken
Drop in a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a crockpot. They can be defrosted or frozen. Pour in a jar of salsa, whatever is your favorite flavor. Set on low for 6-8 hours. Fork shred and use in quesadillas, tacos, casseroles, over salad... almost anything!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Free Potatoes?!

If you've purchased fresh potatoes in the last year (and who hasn't?) you may be eligible for your money back!

You may be a Class Member in the Indirect Purchaser proposed class action settlement if you meet the following definition:

All individuals and entities who purchased fresh potatoes from retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin for end use and not for resale, between October 14, 2004 and April 10, 2015.

If you're interested in filing a claim, check it out here.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Menu Plan Monday: 7/6 - 7/12

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July! I had my fair share of cookout food so I think I can shy away from a regular burger or hot dog for awhile.


Monday - Spaghetti squash mac n' cheese - this recipe is coming right up in this week's What's Cookin' Wednesday post - stay tuned!

Tuesday - Banana split and strawberry crepes

Today marks one year since our beloved furbaby, Blue, passed. One of her favorite foods was crepes. If you left your plate for even 10 seconds, she'd sneak in for a taste. We're having crepes in her honor as we remember all the great times we had with her in her 16+ years of life.

Wednesday - Buffalo chicken burgers with baked beans and salad

Our neighbor has been gracious enough to share her lettuce harvest, so we've get lettuce for days that we must use up!

Thursday - Baked chicken, baked potato, broccoli and salad

Friday - Out to eat

Saturday - Pork chops, apple sauce, couscous and broccoli

Sunday - Usually this is family dinner night, but our family has left us for vacation to Myrtle Beach! So we'll have Chinese.... homemade, healthy Chinese that is! General Tso's Chicken

Want to start menu planning to help save time, money and stress at supper time? Use my menu plan template.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

What's Cookin' Wednesday: Magic S'mores Bars

Holidays in Coupon Mama's house are always hectic. Between my family and my husband's, we're constantly bouncing from one house to the next. When I asked hubby what he wanted me to bring to his friend's Fourth of July cookout, he quickly shouted, "something with s'mores!"

So after a bit of searching, we discovered Magic S'mores Bars. They were a hit!

Checkout Sophistimom's recipe for Magic S'mores Bars. Please be aware that they do not set up like a cookie bar and will continue to be gooey. I kept mine in the pan in the fridge until I was ready to cut and serve. I served right from my dish.

Graham cracker crust

Drizzling sweetened condensed milk over the top

Adding marshmallows

Finished product - yum!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

MA/RI Fireworks Displays - Inexpensive Family Night Out

I've mentioned before that I grew up in the Bristol-Warren area - an area well-known for its crazily patriotic displays and the oldest Fourth of July Parade in the nation. Part of the Fourth of July festivities included oohing and aahing at the fireworks displays at Independence Park in Bristol. It  was an inexpensive, fun night out for my family. My mom would bring a cooler of sodas and juice boxes and a couple of bags of chips and cheese doodles and we'd sit out on a blanket and get eaten by mosquitoes while watching the beautiful fireworks in the sky.

No matter what part of RI or MA you're from, there's bound to be a fireworks display nearby. Check out this list for all of the local area displays and Happy Fourth of July!



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Savers Cardmember Club

I just received an email regarding some great Savers discounts because I'm a Savers Club Cardmember.

If you're 55+, Tuesdays are Senior Days and you'll get a discount. Be sure to check with your local Savers before heading out just for this promotion.

On Mondays, they'll be rolling out some email-only specials. Be sure to sign up for your free Savers Club Card so you can start receiving these great discounts!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Providence Restaurant Week(s) is Back! 7/12 - 7/25

It's back!! Providence Restaurant Weeks has returned. They finally changed it to weeks from week!

Starting July 12 and running through July 25, many local area restaurants (not all in Providence) are participating in some great prix fixe menu options or Buy 1 Get 1 free deals.

At most restaurants, lunch and dinner prix fixe menus are available.
Lunch - $14.95
Dinner - $29.95 or $34.95 depending on the restaurant.

These great prices do not include beverages, gratuities or anything off the prix fixe menu.

My husband and I love to use Restaurant Week to try out new restaurants that would otherwise leave our pockets empty. Last year, we took my father to Capital Grille for his birthday during Restaurant Week. Even though we purchased off the prix fixe menu, when we told our hostess we were celebrating his birthday, they decorated the table with birthday confetti and brought out birthday candles with dessert.

Check out the list of participating restaurants to see if your favorite is on the list or perhaps so you can find a new favorite!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Free Right Guard Body Wash

CVS currently has Right Guard products for 2/$6 and you'll get $2 back in ECB when you buy In addition, there's $2/2 coupon in the inserts AND $2 rebate through Saving Star!

Buy 2 Right Guard body washes - $6
-Use $2/2 coupon from the 6/28 RedPlum
= $4 out of pocket
-get back $2 in ECB
-get $2 in rebates through Saving Star
= $0 net


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Menu Plan Monday - 6/29 - 7/5

It's been awhile since I've menu planned. As a result, my stockpile in my pantry and my freezer has run amok. I've got stuff in the back of the freezer I don't even know about, some of my pantry stockpile has expired and we've gone out to eat on several occasions simply because I don't have the energy to cook come dinnertime or I forgot to take something out to defrost.

This just proves how integral it is to our family that I menu plan. In addition, my husband was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol - something that unfortunately runs in his family. As a result, we've been making changes here and there to what we eat while we're at home.

Monday - Ground turkey American chop suey

with red peppers, broccoli/cauliflower and whatever other veggies I can hide in it. I also sneak some beans in my chop suey - sometimes I'll put some drained kidney beans or I'll smash up half a can of chickpeas. It makes the sauce creamy and thick and the rest of my family has no idea.

Tuesday - Sauteed shrimp naan pizza

I use the 90 calorie Flat-Out wraps as my base and my husband uses wheat naan bread. We add sauteed red peppers and onions and a bit of Sriracha for a kick

Wednesday - My husband's away on business so my sister and I will probably have breakfast for dinner - our favorite go to when hubby's away.

Thursday - Chicken quesadillas

with reduced fat cheese, avocado and sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. I make my chicken in the crockpot. Drop a couple of large chicken breasts in a slow cooker along with a jar of salsa. Set it low for 7-8 hours and then you can fork shred it in no time. I keep leftovers in the fridge for sandwiches, salads and tacos for lunch later in the week.

Friday - It's the 3rd of July and I grew up participating in every single Fourth of July festivity available in Bristol, RI. This includes the Bristol Fourth Fireworks! Therefore, we'll probably head out to dinner near Bristol so we get prime seating for the fireworks display.

Saturday - Fourth of July cookout; we'll be bringing a dish but it's currently to be determined. Any suggestions!?

Sunday - Every year my in-laws throw an enormous Fourth of July bash. We'll be heading to their house and will spend the majority of the day there.

My Daddy and the girls at the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in 1991. Nicole on the left, me in the! middle and Stephanie on the right. Happy Fourth of July!!

Want to start menu planning to help save time, money and stress at supper time? Use my menu plan template.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

 

Free Bloomin' Onion at Outback

Monday, June 29th, head out to Outback Steakhouse to get yourself a free bloomin' onion. Just say "Bloomin' Monday' to your server!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Adopt, Don't Shop! Caturday Special: Kittens Galore!

I started volunteering at the Seekonk Animal Shelter back in December. I've always wanted to save the kitties - one kitty at a time. But since my husband put the kay-bash on my kitty-saving efforts after two kitties, I must devise a different plan for saving them!

This is a new series I plan on continuing as long as there are cats available for adoption at the Seekonk Shelter. Although called Caturday, it will also include dogs available for adoption too.


Owning a pet is an expensive endeavor. They're like children - you need to feed them, toilet them, take them to the doctor's, buy them toys.... it all adds up. So why on earth would someone want to dole out more money by buying a pet when you can get great pets through adoption!?

I'd like to think that it's plain common sense not to leave your pet in the car while you run into the grocery store or the post office or the bar or anywhere else for that matter... you wouldn't leave your infant in the car, would you? Despite what I think is common sense, I frequently see pets, especially dogs, left in unattended cars even during these exceptionally hot days. 

The temperature in a car rises much quicker than the temperature outside. It takes mere minutes for the temperature to become fatal for an animal. In the state  of Massachusetts, causing an animal to be subjected to any sort of unnecessary cruelty or suffering can be punishable by up to one year of imprisonment or a fine of $1000. If you're planning to run errands, leave your pet at home!

And this week's Caturday is dedicated to our many kittens!

In the last several weeks, the Seekonk Animal Shelter has taken in at least two separate litters of kittens. These little ones are just now turning about 8 weeks old and are ready to be adopted! We have a mixture of males and females. The gingers above (orange) are all males. The very patriotic looking sweetpea on the bottom is a female as is the other tiger/striped kitty.

Each will come dewormed, with initial booster vaccines and microchipped. If they are not spayed or neutered prior to leaving the shelter, you will be required to have this done by a given deadline as part of your adoption contract. How can you resist these tiny, fuzzy faces?!


If you're interested in adopting any animal from the Seekonk Animal Shelter, here is the application for adoption.

Don't shop, Adopt!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Heartgard Plus HeartWorm Preventatives 75% Off!

I wish I had this promotional code 3 days ago when I ordered a 6 month supply for our new pup, Riley Blue.

But my loss is your gain! Here's a promo code for 75% off any Heartgard Heartworm Preventative at PetCareRx. Use the promo code 75FLEA at checkout. This does require a prescription from your vet. So at some point you'll receive a questionnaire about your pet's current vet. PetCareRx will contact your vet to verify that your animal can be prescribed the Heartgard and then you'll get an email telling you once it's been approved. It's that easy! Shipping should be free - or at least it showed up free for me when I pretended to place an order.



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Savers Club Card Members! 50% Off Pre-Sale Sunday 6/28!

Are you a Savers Club Card Member? If not, get on that... like... today... it takes all of 5 minutes at the register. Or you can register online, print out your form and bring it to the store. And then you'll be eligible for these awesome, sometimes random savings! Sunday, 6/28 there will be a 50% off all clothing, shoes, accessories, bed and bath items.


If you're not a Savers Club Card member, you gotta wait until 6/29 to get in on this 50% off action.


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

DIY Friday - My Father's Day (or Dad's Birthday) Project

I know Father's Day has already passed, but I wanted to show you how easy (and inexpensive) it can be to come up with a cute Father's Day gift. We call my husband "Daddy" at home. Now neither of us have human children, but we do have three furry babies and a late furry baby that we consider our pride and joy.

So every Father's Day, the kids get their Daddy something, but this year we wanted to be a bit crafty and take on a photo project.

Here's our project's inspiration from Brassy Apple

So I ran out to Michael's and bought 3 wooden distressed-style letters spelling out DAD. They were $1.50 each and I had a coupon for 30% off my entire order so I paid a tad bit over $3 for the three letters. We actually used them as decorations for my own father's birthday party later!

I then set out to take my kids' glamour shots. Believe it or not, Riley, our pup, was the easiest to photograph so long as I could keep the wooden block out of his pup mouth!

Our indoor kitty, Zoe, was upset that I disrupted her nap to take her photo.

And our indoor/outdoor adventurer, Selina Kyle, just wanted me to pet her and drool on me. She was the toughest to photograph.

So after a bit of time photographing and laughing my butt off at some of the ridiculous pictures I captured, I finally got some pictures decent enough to turn into a Father's Day gift for their Daddy. I had a coupon for $20 off any $20+ purchase at Shutterfly, so I turned their photos into a card and a really cute mug. *Always check out the Special Offers page at Shutterfly to see what deals they've got going on!

Total cost:
$3.XX for wooden blocks (which I plan to reuse as decorations every Father's Day)
$9.XX for shipping for the mug and card since my coupon didn't include shipping fee)


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

$2 Tanks at Old Navy Until Sat. 6/27!

Hurry and head out to Old Navy! Today and tomorrow (6/26 & 6/27) get women's cross-back tanks for only $2. Limit of 5 per person.


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts