The Way To A Cook’s Heart Is With A Knife… A post from Todd!
But, which knife? When Erin and I fell in love, she suspiciously encouraged my interest in cooking…luring me first with expensive pots and pans, and then came…the knives. As an aspiring cook, I have to admit that the feel of cutting through a broccoli stalk with a sharp knife has a certain satisfaction to it. Erin bought me Henckel knives (the “Pro” Series) and that’s the key. The “Pro” Series have a lifetime warranty. I must admit…I have been rough on them. But even so, the shining implements of severage (Editor’s note: is that word? If not, it should be.) are now battered and chipped . I returned them to Henckel for repair according to the warranty, and they replaced all seven knives with new ones.
Here’s the killer: one of the knives was actually a Wusthof–Henckel didn’t even make it–and Henckel’s customer service shipped that knife to their competitor for me. When is the last time you had service like that?
This holiday, when you’re presenting a gift to the one who cooks for you, remember that the cheapest one isn’t always a bargain. Some things are worth investing in. Give them a knife that’ll make you meals as long as you live.
Thank me later…Todd
Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner!
Congratulations to Sharise Bangerter, our winner for the $50.00 Target gift card this week! Have fun, sistah! Oh, and don’t forget to pair this with some of the toy coupons they’re offering this week!
Monthy Python-A-Looza!
SuperSizedBargains.com has a great deal (today only) on a 3-disc Monty Python DVD Collection–it includes ”Monty Python & The Holy Grail,” “ And Now For Something Completely Different,” and “Adventures of Baron Munchausen” for just $17.00!
You can order it here: Monty Python DVD Box Set In our family, there’s no more certain cure for the blues than Monty Python!
Thanks, FreeSnatcher!
50% off coupon at Old Navy!
Looks like in lieu of the Old Navy Weekly coupons this week, they’re offering you a 50% off coupon that’s good tomorrow only. When you arrive at GobblePalooza, here’s how to get it:
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6. Print it out and take it to the store. That’s your coupon for 50% off!
$20.00 Thanksgiving Dinner at WalMart!
Friends at our local Foodbank say they haven’t seen this kind of demand for services in over 35 years…this isn’t a surprise to most of us. Although the economy is getting better, most folks who have been impacted ran through savings and resources long ago. I’m thrilled with WalMart’s guarantee of a $20.00 Thanksgiving Dinner for 8. Here’s what you’ll get:
*One 12-pound Grade A turkey*
*Three 11 to 15.5-ounce cans Green Giant vegetables
*Two 14-ounce cans Ocean Spray cranberry sauce
*Three 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top stuffing
*One 5-pound bag of red potatoes
*One 12-count package of Sara Lee dinner rolls
*One 22-ounce pumpkin roll cake
The Todd and I have been saving to buy two of these to take to the Foodbank when we do our Thanksgiving shopping. I think back on times I spent $20.00 for an appetizer and drink and didn’t think twice…to imagine you could supply a feast for a family for the same price? Wow.
Coupons.com has re-set!
Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner shopping, Coupons.com re-set! Here’s some of the best:
$2.00 off Caribou Coffee (for getting up at 3am to baste the Bird.)
$1.50 off DiGiorno Pizzas
$1.00 off Special K
.75 cents off both any brand of yogurt and Minute Rice (for stuffing and dressings)
$1.00 off Ore-Ida Steam and Mash potatos
.55 cents off Challenge butter
.50 cents off 2 Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls
$1.00 off Keebler crackers
$1.00 off 2 Pillsbury cookie dough
$1.00 off Kellogg’s Touch of Honey cornflakes
OOOO! $8.00 off a rental on the Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner (don’t act like you’re not adjusting the couches in the living room to hide grape juice stains, I know be–oh, wait. That’s me. Guess I’ll be printing off this one) if you can’t find this one use zip code 84103
And for toys…
$5.00 off Playskool Mr. Potato Heads
$10.00 off the Hasbro Dance Cam
$10.00 off the Sit N’ Spin (Editor’s note: really, an unfortunate name. It sends our Producer Ben off into uncontrollable laughter when I say this on the air.)
Okay, this was a really long list, you still with me? Big gold star on your forehead! Now, just click through on Mr. Blue Flashing Box and you’re on your way!
Sneaky inside tip: remember to hit refresh and print each coupon twice! I’ve had a couple of new readers ask about the widgit that Coupons.com downloads to print coupons for you. The widget does nothing else, it will not increase your spam or add any spyware. I’m very paranoid about adding anything to our system, so I tend to always err on the side of caution.
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Hurray, Black Friday! Um…what do I do with the kids?
I have a long-standing policy with the twins: I don’t drag them from store to store all day, and they don’t set the paper towel aisle on fire when my back is turned. From a radio standpoint, every one of us is up at 3am with you, I’m just the one announcing the bargains. Kids uniformly look miserable, cry, drag on Mom’s hand and eventually collapse into what I like to call the Boneless Chicken in the middle of the store. Sitters.com has an excellent article on what to Do With The Kids.
Sitters.com also encourages families to review these quick Black Friday planning tips:
Tip #1 – Create a game plan in advance and review it with your provider and your children. This should include discussion of your family’s normal morning routine, planned activities, emergency contact information, meals and snacks, any special instructions, and review of household rules.
Tip #2 – Work out the details of early morning arrivals so that children stay in bed and aren’t disturbed.
Tip #3 – Discuss a schedule of activities so that kids have fun and stay safe.
Tip #4 – Plan for your babysitter to stay an extra hour or two so that you have time to recover after a busy morning or day of shopping.
Drugstore Coupon Roundup
Stop by Walgreens on Sunday & Monday–11.22 & 11.23–with this printable coupon to save $5.00 on any purchase of $25.00 or more.
Oh, and here’s a printable coupon to save $3 when you spend $15 at Rite Aid.
And at CVS, spend $25 on a gift card and get a free $5 eGift Card. You’ll receive the eGift Card by email and you can redeem it in-store.
Click To Give
I told you about Click To Give yesterday–they have 5 different charities to pick from, I’m going to profile one a day until you find the one that means the most to you. Simply put: you click on the site–you do not have to buy anything–and the advertising sponsor contributes money to your chosen cause. 100% of the sponsor’s money goes to the charity, which I love. This goes with my personal “give every day” mantra. It doesn’t have to be money to mean something…
$25.00 Restaraunt meals for $3.00!
Restaurant.com has a new sale out: $25.00 gift cards for only $3.00! Use the discount code GIVE and hit “apply” to get your discount. Each restaurant has their own rules and restrictions, be sure to check before ordering.
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