Sara, HEB’s resident Mom, has created this great video for making 5 quick and easy lunches for back to school. You can view the complete recipes for each meal here.

You can submit meal ideas of your won for bonus entries into the following 2 giveaways:

$500 HEB Shopping Spree – Ends 8/30

(5) $50 HEB/ConAgra Prize Packs- Ends 8/30

As I told you here, through the Meal Maker Challenge is the chance to win a $500 HEB shopping spree with Phil Lempert The Supermarket Guru. I thought I’d take a moment and introduce you.

Phil’s site is full of all sorts of great information from recipes to product reviews to Phil’s Guide to Sell-By Dates.  Head over here, check it out for yourself and report back (by leaving a comment on this post) something you learned from The Super Market Guru.  This will count as an entry in the $500 shopping spree contest!

Sign up for any of the following to stay updated from The Supermarket Guru.  Be sure to leave a comment telling Phil that you found him through Frugal Reality!

• Newsletter
• Facebook
• Twitter

All Meal Maker Challenge, ConAgra, HEB Combo Loco, and Phil Lempert posts are part of a sponsored promotion.  My involvement is being compensated to comply with the FTC guidelines.

Rules for the Shopping Spree Entry:

Leave a comment on this post telling me your most creative back to school tips.  Can be organization, meal planning, recipes, etc.  You can even get really creative and send me a video that I can post on Frugal Reality!

All Meal Maker Challenge, ConAgra, HEB Combo Loco, and Phil Lempert posts are part of a sponsored promotion.  My involvement is being compensated to comply with the FTC guidelines.

Remember the ConAgra/HEB promo I told you about here?  Make sure you enter as much as you can.  This is the prize pack the (5) Frugal Reality Readers will receive.

1. Reusable ConAgra shopping tote
2. $25 H-E-B Gift Card
3. Peter Pan Peanut Butter
4. 4-pack Snack Pack Pudding
5. Healthy Choice Fresh Mixer
6. LaChoy Creation
7. Chef Boyardee
8. Hunt’s Ketchup
9. Marie Callender’s Homestyle Creation

Ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on any post that pertains to HEB or ConAgra.
2. Like HEB, ConAgra, or Frugal Reality on Facebook.
3. Follow HEB, ConAgra or Frugal Reality on Twitter.
4. Leave a comment on HEB or ConAgra’s Facebook page telling them you found them from Frugal Reality.

All Meal Maker Challenge, ConAgra, HEB Combo Loco, and Phil Lempert posts are part of a sponsored promotion.  My involvement is being compensated to comply with the FTC guidelines.

Rules for the Shopping Spree Entry:

Leave a comment on this post telling me your most creative back to school tips.  Can be organization, meal planning, recipes, etc.  You can even get really creative and send me a video that I can post on Frugal Reality!

All Meal Maker Challenge, ConAgra, HEB Combo Loco, and Phil Lempert posts are part of a sponsored promotion.  My involvement is being compensated to comply with the FTC guidelines.

Ready for a totally random giveaway?  I have a RedPlum Coupon Insert for one lucky reader.  I promise this is the simplest entry you’ll ever have to complete.  Just leave a comment on this post.  That’s it!

You can tell me anything. How much you like couponing, your plans for Christmas, how much you hate laundry….ANYTHING!  You are only allow one entry per person.

Giveaway will end July 16th.

As many of you know my family has a love for YoBaby Yogurt!  I’ve worked with them on several promo’s in the past and am excited to bring you another one!

YoBaby has done some modifying to their packaging.  The old 6 packs are now revamped into 4 packs with a twist.  The new packs have 4 single flavors instead of all the same.  Spices it up a bit and let’s you try multiple flavors at once!  Better yet, the price per cup stays the same!  Most companies will change packaging but leave the price the same.  Not Stoneyfield, they keep their customers budgets in mind!

To kick off this new product packaging YoBaby is generously giving one lucky Frugal Reality winner 5 coupons for FREE YoBaby 4pks!

Can’t wait for the giveaway to end?  Print some coupons here , head out and grab yours now!

This giveaway will end July 13th.  Complete one of the following entries.  Remember to leave a seperate comment for each entry.

Follow Stoneyfield on Twitter.

Like Stoneyfield on Facebook

Like Frugal Reality on Facebook

Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées are great to have on hand for those nights that you are craving something Asian but take out may not be an option. You can find these delicous meals in the freezer section of most grocery stores. They come complete with everything you need to make a quick and easy meal.

Wanchai Ferry meals are designedfor 2 servings and take less than 15 minutes to prepare.  I tried the  Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli which included tender beef strips, and a great variety of vegetables.  Better yet, it even came with rice!  The brown garlicy soy sauce was a nice touch to authenticate this Asian inspired dish.
Right now there are two choices for Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Style Chicken, Soon there will be several more mouth watering varieties joining the group.

• Orange Chicken
• Shrimp Lo Mein
• Spicy Garlic Chicken
• Sweet & Sour Chicken

Find great meal tips for your Wanchai Ferry meals here.

I was provided the prize pack pictured above for my review.  My 18mo old daughter and I devoured with awesome meal in a bag!  The green tea is a nice touch for completing the Asian Meal experience.

Check out these links for great money saving coupons on your next purchase of Wanchai Ferry Frozen Meals.

• $1.60/1 Wanchai Ferry coupon
• $1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry coupon
• $0.75/1 Wanchai Ferry coupon

Leave a comment on this post indicating which entrie(s) you have completed.  Giveaway will end July 15th.

Mandatory Entry:Must be completed or other entries will not count.  Winner will receive the prize package pictured above.

What are you looking forward to trying?  If you already have, what did you think of it?

Bonus Entries:

1. Like Frugal Reality on Facebook

2. Like Wanchai Ferry on Facebook

3. Follow Frugal Reality on Twitter

4. Follow Wanchai Ferry on Twitter

This review and giveaway has been sponsored by Wanchai Ferry and MyBlogSpark.

Cooking Connection is a great resource found at select H-E-B stores. This is where their cooking coaches prepare a variety of mouth watering recipes fresh daily.

Stop by one of these stations while you’re shopping for a free sample and a recipe card.   You can find more details about Cooking Connection here, and new videos are posted on Youtube all the time.

Adam’s Reserve Rubs

“The Adams Reserve line was developed by cooks for cooks. These flavor-packed rubs make roasts and steaks taste like they came out of a steak house kitchen. Blends of pepper, garlic, and spices are ground finer than most rubs to adhere to your meats better. This rub locks in juices to keep your meat moist and tender while providing a flavorful crispy crust on the exterior.”

I received one of H-E-B’s Adams Reserve Sear-N-Crust Rubs.  I rubbed this Peppercorn & Garlic Spice on some ribeye steaks and they were DELICIOUS!!! I’m hoping to try it out on some brisket this weekend.

Want an Adam’s Rub of your own?  Follow the simply entry requirements below for a chance to win!  Many will enter only 1 will win.  Open to US residents only.

Leave a comment on this post indicating which entrie(s) you have completed.  Giveaway will end July 15th.

Mandatory Entry:Must be completed or other entires will not count.

What are you planning to try Adam’s Rub on?

Bonus Entries:

1. Like Frugal Reality on Facebook

2. Like H-E-B on Facebook

3. Follow Frugal Reality on Twitter

4. Follow H-E-B on Twitter

This is the first Facebook Fans (or “likers”) only Giveaway. It’s real simple to enter.

Required entries:

1. Become a Facebook Fan of Frugal Reality here. (If you already are skip to #2)
   
2. Load a picture of your best shopping trip into the Fans Photo’s section.  Be sure to leave me the numbers as well.  Winner will be drawn at random.org

Winner will receive a sack of coupons containing some rare and high valued ones!

Winner will be announced May 1st.

In honor of Earth Month Kroger is hosting its Third Annual Design a Reusable Shopping Bag contest?

Now through May 21st you can design your own reusable grocery bag with Kroger’s easy design tool.

About The Kroger Co.’s Green Efforts:

• As one of America’s largest retailers, the Kroger Co. and its banner stores are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment.
• In 2009, Kroger and its family of stores sold an average of nearly 13,000 reusable shopping bags per day.
• We’re installing LED lighting in more of our stores, which use up to 76 percent less energy than fluorescent bulbs.
• Our SAVE 5 program trains associates to reduce energy consumption in our stores, plants, offices and distribution centers.
• In 2009, our first LEED certified store – a nationally recognized standard for sustainable buildings – opened in Oregon.

Here’s the bag I designed.  It’s simple yet gets the point across.

While you’re there be sure to vote for your favorite design. The top 10 designs will be chosen by an expert panel and the grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and will have their bag design sold in stores. Four finalists will receive $250 Kroger gift cards and five runners-up will receive $100 Kroger gift cards.

To enter this contest and my giveaway you must design a reusable bag.  (I will be checking.) Leave a comment telling me you’ve designed the bag and what name it is under. Be sure that you ad it to the Frugal Reality Group or I will not count your entry.

You DO NOT have to be a Kroger (or affiliate) shopper to design one. The Shopper Card # info is only used for those who want the credit for the free reusable bag.

1. Sign in or register. with Kroger
   
2. Design a bag. Really easy and quick process.
   
3. Then “Add Your Bag to a Group”
4. Search for Existing Group: FRUGAL REALITY
   
5. Select the Frugal Reality Group and Save your bag to the group. (Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!
   
6. When you load your Shopper Card Number, you will receive a credit for a free reusable bag!

The winner of my part of the contest will receive a $25 gift card to purchase the bag they designed!  I also received a $25 gift card for my bag.

Additional entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

• Sign up for Frugal Reality emails.
  Become a Facebook Fan of Frugal Reality
  Follow Frugal Reality on Twitter.
  Frugal Reality’s Blog Frog Community
  
• Blog, Tweet, Retweet, or share on Facebook about this giveaway.  -No limits!!!
  

Rules and Such for the Giveaway:

• Giveaway is now through May 21st.
• The winner will be chosen via random.org
• Each entry should be left in a separate comment.
• There are no limits to number of entries.
• All giveaways here at Frugal Reality are open to all ages, genders, species, and the like so long as you have a United States mailing address.

All reviews are written in my unbiased opinion.  No form of payment is received for my opinion or used to persuade such.  Materials received for reviews are used by myself for the sole purpose of reviewing and sharing information with you. Any concerns should be taken up with me via email. Thank you for your understanding  and cooperation.

The awesome girls over at Be Centsable have just come out with a new book that is a must read.

Be CentsAble: How to Cut Your Household Budget in Half

Whether you are a beginning couponer or a seasoned pro, you are sure to learn something from Chrissy and Kristin.

Not only do these great girls teach you about couponing but also how to cut cost in almost every other area of your world.  We all have bills and for the most part think there’s nothing we can do to lower them.

Buying brand new items and getting them for cheaper is only a dream for some.  Chrissy and Kristin will teach you how to get even these brand spanking new items for rock bottom prices! Now that’s Frugal Reality!

What’s in the book:

1. Time-saving tips for coupon organization
2. The best places to find great coupons
3. Strategies to maximize savings
   
4. Advice on stockpiling and storing food/products
5. Recipes for making environmentally friendly cleaners
6. Additional tips for saving on travel and entertainment

You can purchase your copy now at Amazon.com.

Required entry:  Leave a comment sharing one of your best money saving tips.

***As an added bonus, the top 3 readers with the most unique ideas will get their ideas turned into a guest post AND receive a mystery prize pack!***

Additional entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

• Sign up for Frugal Reality or Be Centsable’s emails.
  Become a Facebook Fan or Frugal Reality or Be Centsable.
  Follow Frugal Reality or Be Centsable on Twitter.
  Frugal Reality’s Blog Frog Community
  
• Blog, Tweet, Retweet, or share on Facebook about this giveaway.  -No limits!!!
  

Rules and Such for the Giveaway:

• Giveaway is now through April 30th.
• The winner will be chosen via random.org
• Each entry should be left in a separate comment.
• There are no limits to number of entries.
• All giveaways here at Frugal Reality are open to all ages, genders, species, and the like so long as you have a United States mailing address.

All reviews are written in my unbiased opinion.  No form of payment is received for my opinion or used to persuade such.  Materials received for reviews are used by myself for the sole purpose of reviewing and sharing information with you. Any concerns should be taken up with me via email. Thank you for your understanding  and cooperation.

The great people over at EcoSmart have not only chosen to provided myself with a value bundle of their organic insect killer and organic pesticide but also one to one of my readers!

You can read all about my personal review of EcoSmart products here.

Required entry:  Leave a comment sharing something you learned by visiting EcoSmart’s Website.

Additional entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

• Sign up for Frugal Reality emails.
  Become a Facebook Fan of Frugal Reality
  Follow Frugal Reality on Twitter.
  Frugal Reality’s Blog Frog Community
  
• Blog, Tweet, Retweet, or share on Facebook about this giveaway.  -No limits!!!
  

Rules and Such for the Giveaway:

• Giveaway is now through April 20th.
• The winner will be chosen via random.org
• Each entry should be left in a separate comment.
• There are no limits to number of entries.
• All giveaways here at Frugal Reality are open to all ages, genders, species, and the like so long as you have a United States mailing address.

All reviews are written in my unbiased opinion.  No form of payment is received for my opinion or used to persuade such.  Materials received for reviews are used by myself for the sole purpose of reviewing and sharing information with you. Any concerns should be taken up with me via email. Thank you for your understanding  and cooperation.

As you saw here I’m hosting a giveaway for the New Yoplait Greek Yogurt.  Well I’ve decided to sweeten the deal for my Facebook fans.  Here’s the details.

Should I reach 700 Facebook fans before the end of the Yoplait Greek Goddess Giveaway I will draw for 2 winners to receive an envelope full of coupons for Yoplait Greek Goddess Yogurt!  One lucky winner will receive a coupon for a FREE Greek Yogurt!

All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me that you already a FB fan of Frugal Reality or that you have just become one.  Winners will be checked!

The only bonus entry is that you share this giveaway deal on Facebook.  You can share through the littel blue Facebook button on the top right of this post.

By now I’m sure you’ve notice the new yogurt out by Yoplait called Greek.  Have you tried it though?  I have and it’s delicious! You know I ‘ve mentioned before about not really being a yogurt person but I tell you the more I try it the more I like it!

Yoplait Greek contains 12  grams of protein, which is about twice
that of other leading yogurts. You can find this new yummy yogurt 
in four delicious  flavors, 
Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain.

To celebrate its new Greek yogurt and to encourage women to nourish their inner goddess, Yoplait has teamed up with actress Izabella Miko, who plays Greek Goddess Athena in the epic adventure new Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ film “Clash of the Titans,” in theatres April 2 in 3D.

View The Clash of the Titans trailer here:

Print this coupon and save $0.30 on one cup of new Yoplait Greek today!

The winner will receive the same package as I did. The package includes: two VIP coupons for two free cups of Yoplait Greek yogurt, and  “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” gift pack, which includes some other great items that will help you relax.

This giveaway was generously provided by Yoplait and MyBlogspark.

To Enter the Giveaway:

Complete at least one of the following.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

1. Follow Frugal Reality on Twitter.

2. Become a Facebook fan of Yoplait.
3. Become a Facebook Fan of Clash of the Titans
4. Follow Yoplait on Twitter.

5. Become a Facebook Fan of Frugal Reality

6. Sign up for Frugal Reality Daily Deals. (see side bar. Also be sure to confirm the email subscription.)

7. Join Frugal Reality’s Blog Frog Community

8. Blog, Tweet or Share on FB about this giveaway. (no limit!)
   

Rules and Such for the Giveaway:

Giveaway is now through April 7th.   The winner will be chosen via random.org

Each entry should be left in a separate comment. There are no limits to number of entries. All giveaways here at Frugal Reality are open to all ages, genders, species, and the like so long as you have a United States mailing address.

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