There's A Party In My Tummy!

Do you like cooking? I sure do. I have a problem though, I'm not open to trying new foods most of the time. I detest seafood, the mere sight of fish is gross to me. I would have to say pork is my favorite, just because our cuisine is very versatile with the way we tend to prepare it. All of which are delicious. After pork, I'd say meat and chicken are runner ups. So I was making a Meat Pie, as I'll call it (pictured above). I had made ground beef with veggies and decided I'll mash some potatoes up and put them over the meat (sort of the American version of Shepherd's Pie) and topped it with some cheese. 

I did this in a small aluminum pan just to see if it would turn out good, and it did. It was really tasty. Sad part is i ate half and left the other half in the microwave for the next day. I come home to re-heat it and its gone. Now, no one confesses but I know it didn't walk out the door! lol. I'm looking forward to making it again in a bigger portion. 

★Does anyone have any advice on how to make it a little more moist?★
★Would love some ideas!★

Review - WarmlyYours Under Desk Mat

Have you ever sat at your desk with your hands colder than a popsicle? I have, its not fun. Winters in Los Angeles are mighty cold, of course no where near the extreme low temperatures similar to those on the East Coast, but cold nonetheless. I discovered WarmlyYours, a company that will keep me warm and toasty this Fall/Winter.

"A WarmlyYours Under Desk Heater provides the same level of comfort and warmth as a standard space heater at a fraction of the energy use. A typical convection space heater can consume up to 1500 watts per hour, while an Under Desk Heater uses less than 120 watts. This energy efficient design, utilizing radiant heating technology, keeps you warm and comfortable while lowering your energy costs. "

I received WarmlyYours' Under Desk Heater Mat. It is available in Large (24" x 36") and Small (18" x 24") in a merlot color. I received the small mat, it fits very snug under my desk. The mat comes with an on/off switch, so you can leave it plugged in and just hit the switch when you need it on. I find that very convenient as we are still having somewhat "warm" days. I use it regularly at night, when its very cold. When I'm home, over 50% of the time I can be found working over at my desk.

I do my homework, work on my blog, write letters, watch movies, make calls and everything from this single space and during those very cold days and nights I can't stand being at my desk for more than half an hour. My hands would normally be frozen cold, along with my feet (even with thick knee high socks on. This mat is just wonderful, it heats up fairly quick and does not feel burning hot when you put your feet on it. Since i placed it right below me It warms me up entirely, not just my legs and feet. The color is very rich, the mat is very well made and soft.

WarmlyYours is a company who is dedicated to "making comfort easy". They have been featured on HGTV, the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and other publications. They offer some great electrical heating products, such as the under desk and area rug heater, electric towel rack warmer and warming solution for tile, carpet, concrete and more. Overall, I love this mat. It truly is a great product that I will be using throughout this fall and winter. A big thanks to WarmlyYours! :)

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question, from the company or their representing  PR company,  free of charge in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Target Ad for 11/21 - 11/24

Here is a partial list of deals for the Target Weekly Ad of November 21 - 24th. Target will be Closed on Thanksgiving Day and the rest of the week will be from the Black Friday Ad (good for 11/26 - 11/28). I don't list the whole ad, just Grocery, Pets, Beauty, Household and/or Patio/Outdoor. Mainly, only things that can be matched with coupons. Remember, Ads may vary, I'm located in the Los Angeles Area in Southern California.

New to couponing at Target? Check out the Target 101 starter post for info and policies. 

If you ever need extra coupons or didn't get regional coupons, try CouponClippers.com.

Groceries:

Market Pantry Frozen Turkey Breast $0.98/lb.*

Archer Farms Spiral-Cut Honey Half Ham $1.99/lb.

Tyson Frozen Crispy Chicken Strips (25oz.) $5.99

Market Pantry Cooked Frozen Shrimp Tray (11oz.) $4.50

$1/1 Market Pantry® frozen shrimp Target Q

Grade A Eggs (1-doz.) $0.99

Pumpkin Pie 8" $3.99

$1/1 Archer Farms or Market Pantry Bakery Item $1 or more Target Q

Kraft Shredded or Block Cheese (6 to 8oz.) $1.80
$1/2 Kraft Shredded or Block Cheese 7 oz+ Target Q 

$5/5 Kraft Dairy Products (printable) 

Heinz Gravy, Berry Crocker Potatoes or Stove Top Stuffing $0.79
$0.50/2 Stove Top stuffing mixes 6-oz. Target Q
$1/2 Stove Top Products (printable)

Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.75oz.) $0.50**
$1.50/3 Campbell’s Condensed Soup (excl Chix noodle, tomato & Great for cooking) (printable)

Swanson Chicken Broth (14oz.) $0.50**

$0.50/5 Swanson Broth Can, 14oz 11/7 SS

Market Pantry Dinner Rolls (12ct.) $1.50

Market Pantry Granulated Sugar (5lb.) $2.25

Land O Lakes Butter Quarters (1lb.) $2.50

Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese (8oz.) $1.19

$0.50/2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz+ Target Q

Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour (5lb.) $1.50

Nestle Morsels (10 - 12oz.) $2

$1.25/3 Nestle Tollhouse Morsels 11/14 RP

Carnation Evaporated Milk (12oz.) $0.89

Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin (15oz.) $1.29

French's French Fried Onions (6oz.) $2.79

Doritos (11.5 - 14.5oz.) 2 for $4

$1/1 Frito-Lay Baked: Chips, Cheetos, Fritos, Tostitos or Doritos 8.75-11.5 oz  Target Q

Breyers Ice Cream (1.5qt.) $2.79

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies (7.5oz.) $2.50

Market Pantry Harvest Leaf Cookies (10ct.) $2.75

$1/1 Archer Farms or Market Pantry Bakery Item $1 or more Target Q

Fresh Celery $0.99

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Market Pantry Russet Potatoes Bag (5lb.) $1.99

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Fresh Green Beans Bag (1lb.) $1.49

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Sweet Potatoes Bag (5lb.) $2.49

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Fresh Asparagus Bag (12oz.) $1.49

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (14.5 - 15.25oz.) $0.45

Ocean Spray Fresh Whole Cranberries (12oz.) $1.99

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables (11 or 12oz.) 2 for $3

Green Giant Baby Carrots Bag (1lb.) or Whole Mushrooms (8oz.) $1.49

California Clementines; Super Sweet and Seedless Box (5lb.) $4.99

Fresh Golden Ripe Whole Pineapple $2.99

$1/1 Produce item $1 or more Target Q  

Market Pantry White Milk (1-gal.) $2.79

Aquafina Water (16.9oz., 24pk.) $3.99

Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail (6oz.) $1.98

Robert Mondavi Wine (750mL) $8.49

Pepsi Products Cans (12pk.) or Bottles (6pk.) 4 for $12

$1/2 Mountain Dew or Diet Mountain Dew 12 pk 12 oz Soda Target Q

Beauty / Health:

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any (2) featured Hydro, Quattro or Intuition Razors or Cartridges:

Schick Hydro 5 or Quattro for Women Razor $7.49
$1/1 Schick Quattro for Women or Intuition Plus Razor or refill 11/21 SS

Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (25.4oz.) $4.99

$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner or treatment 11/7 RP

Mitchum, Speed Stick or Ban Deodorant $1.99

$0.50/1 Speed Stick or Lady’s Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant 10/3 SS

Tampax Tampons (4oct.) or Always Ultra-Thin Pads (32ct.) $5.49

Prilosec (42ct.) $22.99

Home:

Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit $18.99

Palmolive Liquid (30oz.) or Finish Tablets (12 or 20ct.) or Detergent (75oz.) 2 for $5

$0.25/1 Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap, 20oz+ 11/14 SS

Gain Liquid (150oz.) or Powder (95 or 120-load) Laundry Detergent $14.99

$1/1 Gain detergent 10/10 P&G

Wisk or Cheer (150oz.) Liquid Laundry Detergent $14.99

$2/1 Wisk Laundry detergent (x11/21) 10/24 RP

Downy (78 or 90-load) Fabric Softener $6.49

$1/1 Downy liquid fabric softener, or sheets 10/31 P&G

Bounce 4-Month Dryer Bar or Dryer Sheets (160 or 180ct.) $6.49

Up & Up Double-Roll Bath Tissue (18p.) $9.99

Up & Up Giant-Roll Paper Towels (12pk.) $14.99

$0.50/1 Up & Up paper towels 6-ct. or larger Target Q

Babies:

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any (2) Big Packs below:

Pampers or Huggies Training Pants or Diapers Big Packs $19.99

$3.50/2 Huggies Diapers 48 ct or + AND 184 ct or + Wipes Target Q
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers (printable coupon)
$2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (printable coupon)
$2.50/1 Any Huggies Little Movers or Snuggler (printable coupon)
$3/2 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers (printable coupon)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 10/17 SS
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers 10/17 SS
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers (printable coupon)
$2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (printable coupon)
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Jumbo Pack or Larger (printable coupon) 

$2/2 Pampers 180ct+ Baby Wipes AND 44ct+Diapers or Pants Target Q 10/17 RP
$1/1 Pampers diapers or pants 10/31 P&G
$1/1 Pampers wipes 180 ct.+ 10/31 P&G

Graduates Finger Food; Lil' Crunchies and Puffs 2 for $7

Pets:

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any (1) Pet Item below:

•Purina Dog Chow (44.1+4lb.) $21.79

$1.50/1 Purina Puppy Chow or Dog Chow, 17.6lb bag+10/24 SS

•Beneful Dog Food (31.1lb.) $24.49

$2/1 Beneful Incredibites dog food or Beneful dog food any size/variety 10/10 RP

•Pedigree Dog Food (40lb.) $19.99

$2/1 Pedigree food for dogs 8.8lb or larger 10/17 RP

Toys:

This weeks AD contains a handful of Target Coupons, of which I have provided below. They all expire on x11/24 and as per Target's Coupon policy, you can use (1) Target Coupons and (1) Manufacturer Coupon for every (1) item.

Wireless Controller for Xbox 360 (white or black) $49.99

$20/2 XBOX 360 Controlers Target In-Ad Q

Wii Sports Bundle $199.99  

Includes: Wii Console, Wii Sports & Sports Resort Game, Remote w/ MotionPlus Nunchuck

$20/1 Wii Game System Target In-Ad Q

Classic Hasbro Games (Twister, Jenga, Connect 4, Battleship, etc.) $7

$5/3 Hasbro Games (Excludes: card game) Target In-Ad Q 

Tinker Bell 3 DVD+Blu-Ray Combo, Toy Story 3 2-Disc Set $19.99

$5 Dinsey Blu-Ray $16.99 or higher (Excludes "The Search for Santa Paws") Target In-Ad Q

Prince of Persia, Alice in Wonderland or The Last Song Blu-Rays $19.99

$5 Dinsey Blu-Ray $16.99 or higher (Excludes "The Search for Santa Paws") Target In-Ad Q

Zhu Zhu and Kung Zhu Vehicle Assortments $10

$5/1 Zhu Zhu or Kung Zhu $10 or higher (vehicle or play set) Target In-Ad Q

Vtech Tote 'n Go Laptop or Count & Learn School Bus $14.99

$5/1 Vtech Toy $14.99 or Higher (Excl. V-Motion or Reader, MobiGo & Disney Princess Toys) Target In-Ad Q

Fisher Price Stride-To-Ride Dino w/ Lights and Sounds $29.99

$5/1 Fisher-Price Toy $19.99 or higher (Offer valid in Toy Dept. only; Excludes: My Loving Family, Angelina Ballerina and Retro Toys) Target In-Ad Q

LEGO Kingdoms Outpost Attach or Creator Red Car Sets $17

$5/1 LEGO Toy $14.99 or Higher Target In-Ad Q

NERF Cleat Raider CS-35 Blaster (w/ 35 Exclusive Red Darts) $27.99

$5/1 NERF Blaster $17.99 or Higher Target In-Ad Q

Bakigan Gragonoid Colossus $29.99

(Includes 4 Battle Gear, 1 Bakugan, 1 Transformer Hub and Five Cards)

25% Off wyb any (2) Bakugan Toys Target In-Ad Q

My Littlest Pony, Littlest Pet Shop & Strawberry Shortcake Hat Box Sets $27.99

50% Off wyb any (2) Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony or Strawberry Shortcake Toys Target In-Ad Q

Disney Princess My Size Repunzel Doll $54.99

50% Off wyb any Disney Doll, Role-Play Dress or Play Set Target In-Ad Q

*Limit 2 per guest, except in ID or NM, Quantities Limited; No raincheck.

**Limit 12 of each variety per guest, except in ID or NM, Quantities Limited; No raincheck.

Page will be updated as more coupons are found

Thanks to Kerry from TotallyTarget.com for having such a great Target Coupon page!

CSN Stores - Upcoming

CSN Stores have really been gaining a very blogger-friendly reputation. I, myself, love them and their hundreds of stores! The offer anything from sling backpacks, which I might need for my trip to Nicaragua soon, to things like telephones and shoes. 

The Sling Backpack pictured on the left is actually really cute, and only $22. I don't like having carry-ons, my essentials would be nice in this backpack.

I love variety and working with them as a CSN Preferred Blogger over the past couple of months has been an overall positive thing :)

WUC - Coupon Preview Wednesday For 11/21

Every Wednesday  I will be posting EARLY PREVIEWS available through (WUC) WeUseCoupons.com. I will be highlighting the best deals from (2) particular stores; CVS and Walgreens. Don't worry though, you guys will still have your Target Ad + Coupon Match-Ups too! So make sure to drop by Wednesdays and check the early previews here at StudentSavingBucks. I will have an individual post for each store. This main post will be used to direct you to early coupon insert previews.

This upcoming week you will have (1) SS.

Coupon Previews from WUC:

•Smart Source (SS) 11/14

Target coupons in 11/14 Red Plum:*

Plenty of Target Coupons for toys in the Target Ad of 11/21 (stay tuned for the Ad preview later on)

*Target Coupons may be regional

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WUC - CVS Early Preview + Deals

CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons Early preview of the CVS Ad for 11/21 with coupon match-ups. The full Ad scan is available.

Here are a few highlighted deals from the CVS Ad 11/21 - 11/27:

Advil PM (4ct.) ($0.99 ECB) - $0.99

Total: FREE (Limit 1) 

Excedrin Migraine PM or Extra Strength (8ct.) ($0.99 ECB) - $0.99

Total: FREE (Limit 1) 

--- Three Day/Black Friday sale 11/25 - 11/27 ---

•$4 ECB wyb Old Spice Fresh Collection or Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6oz $4 (Limit 1) $2 Moneymaker
$2 Gillette Deodorant P&G 10/31
•$3.99 ECB wyb Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 6oz $3.99 (Limit 2) $2 Moneymaker
$1 on any Colgate Total or Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 4.0oz or larger 11/14 SS
•$2.99 ECB wyb Listerine Pocketpaks 3pk. 72 strips total. $2.99 (Limit 2) $1 Moneymaker
$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks 24 ct+ Pocketmist, Plax Rinse or Listerine Essential Care 8/1 SS or 5/16 RP
•$0.99 ECB wyb Carmex Lip Balm 0.15-0.35oz $0.99 (Limit 1) $0.30 Moneymaker
$0.30 Carmex Lip Balm SS 11/7/10
•$6.99 ECB wyb Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body lotion 8.4oz $6.99 Limit 1 $1 Moneymaker
$1.00 Eucerin hand or body product 2oz - 16.9 oz RP 11/7
$1 Eucerin (printable)

 To view the full CVS Ad + Deals, click here