Reaching Out 2011

Throughout the year of 2011, Southern Savings and Deals, along with other local bloggers will be collecting items for different organizations. Each month, we will try to focus on a different organization, so that by the end of 2011, we will have helped at least 12 different organizations in our community. At the beginning of every month, I will post information about the organization that we will be helping for that month, along with a list of items that are needed. Hopefully we can all work together and donate a ton of items this year alone to these organizations.

For the month of January and February, we will be helping a local organization called Turning Point. Turning Point is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and is a center for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Turning Point offers temporary housing for these ladies and children, they have a 24 hour crisis hot line, and they offer counseling and support groups as well.

Turning Point is in need of the following items:

• Non-Perishable Grocery Items
• Ladies Personal Items (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Tampons, Etc.)
• Bedding and Bath Items (Sheets, Towels, Etc.)
• **Travel Size Items will be great as well**
  
  We will be collecting these items until the 20th of February. Once items are collected, a picture of all items donated will be taken and posted on the website. Items will then be delivered to Turning Point at the end of February.
  
  Items can be dropped off at the following locations:
• Local coupon classes (See Southern Savings and Deals Coupon Class Schedule)
• Gordo First Baptist Church (See Chris Whitaker)
• Tara Whitaker’s House (Email tlc1982@aol.com for details)
• Brittney Farley’s House (Email thefarleys2910@yahoo.com for details)
• Picked up (If you would like for Tara to pick up items, please email her at southernsavings@aol.com )
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Tara at southernsavings@aol.com. We hope that you all will participate and that throughout the year we can work together and make a difference in our community. Thanks!!

Classes Updated!!!

The class for Tuesday night at Emmanuel Baptist Church has been rescheduled due to the weather forecast for Tuscaloosa. For an updated class list please check out this post.

Shopping Experience Classes

I am now teaching classes where we will actually go to the grocery stores and drug stores and learn all the secrets there. Classes will include coupons for the trip and a grocery shopping list. For more details please email southernsavings@aol.com for information.

Coupon Classes

Here is an updated Coupon Class schedule for the next few months. Please email me at (southernsavings@aol.com) if you are interested in attending one of them. Classes are $10 per person and include a packet of information and door prizes. All classes usually last about 2 hours.

All classes in Blue are private classes.

All classes in Pink are open to public.

January 9th @ 2:00pm (Private Class) (Robbins)

January 16th (Private Class) (Smith)

January 20th (Private Class) (Crocker)

January 22nd @ 10:30am (Private Class)

January 27th @ 6pm (Private Class) (Pinion)

January 29th @ 10am (Greensboro Baptist Church)

January 31st @ 6:30pm (Emmanuel Baptist Church - Tuscaloosa, AL)

February 15th (Private Class)(Beck)

February 22nd @5:30pm (Five Points Baptist - Northport, AL)

If you are interested in hosting a class at your home, church or office, please email me at southernsavings@aol.com for details.

**Register for any class at southernsavings@aol.com!**

Stayfree Deal at Rite Aid Starting Sunday!!

Check out this deal you can get on Stayfree products at Rite Aid, starting 1/9:
*Stayfree products on sale 2/$5

Use the buy one get one free coupon found here or here

Pay $2.50

Get back a $2 +Up Reward

Final cost only $0.25 per pack!
(Thanks, Coupon Pro!)

**This would be a great deal to get for Turning Point donations!

Justice Sale!!

Justice has marked down many clothes, shoes and accessories as much as 75% off the original price after you use the 40% off coupon code 702 at checkout. (Thanks, Hooked on Bargains!)

P&G Samples

P&G EverydaySolutions is offering up new FREE samples and coupons! Just head on over here and login or register to get started. I was offered a FREE sample of Head & Shoulders and Prilosec.
(Thanks, Saving a Bundle!)

Thirty One Lunch Totes on Sale + Host a Party and Earn One FREE!!!

Thirty One Gifts has a great sale going on now! You can get a Thermal Tote for only $10 ($1.50 additional to be monogrammed) or a Small Thermal Tote for only $8!!! These totes are great for teacher gifts and birthday presents. To place an order go through the link above or email Tara at tlc1982@aol.com.

**The first 3 people that book a catalog party with me for the next 2 weeks will receive a FREE Thermal Tote from me along with all the rewards you get for being a hostess. Email tlc1982@aol.com for more information!!!!

Reaching Out 2011

Throughout the year of 2011, Southern Savings and Deals, along with other local bloggers will be collecting items for different organizations. Each month, we will try to focus on a different organization, so that by the end of 2011, we will have helped at least 12 different organizations in our community. At the beginning of every month, I will post information about the organization that we will be helping for that month, along with a list of items that are needed. Hopefully we can all work together and donate a ton of items this year alone to these organizations.

For the month of January and February, we will be helping a local organization called Turning Point. Turning Point is located in Tuscaloosa, AL and is a center for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Turning Point offers temporary housing for these ladies and children, they have a 24 hour crisis hot line, and they offer counseling and support groups as well.

Turning Point is in need of the following items:

• Non-Perishable Grocery Items
• Ladies Personal Items (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Tampons, Etc.)
• Bedding and Bath Items (Sheets, Towels, Etc.)
• **Travel Size Items will be great as well**
  
  We will be collecting these items until the 20th of February. Once items are collected, a picture of all items donated will be taken and posted on the website. Items will then be delivered to Turning Point at the end of February.
  
  Items can be dropped off at the following locations:
• Local coupon classes (See Southern Savings and Deals Coupon Class Schedule)
• Gordo First Baptist Church (See Chris Whitaker)
• Tara Whitaker’s House (Email tlc1982@aol.com for details)
• Brittney Farley’s House (Email thefarleys2910@yahoo.com for details)
• Picked up (If you would like for Tara to pick up items, please email her at southernsavings@aol.com )
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Tara at southernsavings@aol.com. We hope that you all will participate and that throughout the year we can work together and make a difference in our community. Thanks!!

Meal Plan for Jan. 3rd - Jan. 9th

Since I have so many people ask how I plan my shopping trips and meal plan, I decided I would try to post my weekly plans on the blog. So here is this week’s plan:

Here is our meal plan for this week:
Hamburgers & Chips
Grilled Tilapia, Rice, Vegetables and Rolls
Taco Salads or Tacos
Sloppy Joes & Chips
Vegetable Soup & Cornbread or Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Cordon Blue, Rice, Vegetables and Rolls
Lunches – Leftovers!

Items Needed from Grocery Store:
Hamburger Meat
Hamburger Buns
Tortilla Chips
Regular Chips
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Sloppy Joe Mix
Cornbread Mix
Milk

Do you and your family have a meal plan?? If so, what are your biggest tips and money saving advice recipes?

Updated Coupon Class Schedule

Here is an updated Coupon Class schedule for the next few months. Please email me at (southernsavings@aol.com or tlc1982@aol.com) if you are interested in attending one of them. Classes are $10 per person and include a packet of information and door prizes. All classes usually last about 2 hours.

All classes in Blue are private classes.

All classes in Pink are open to public.

January 10th @ 6:30pm (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

January 17th @ 5:30pm (Northport)

January 20th (Private Class) (Crocker)

January 23rd @ Centreville Chamber of Commerce

January 27th @ 6pm (Private Class) (Pinion)

Janurary 29th @ 10am (Greensboro Baptist Church)

February 1st @ 5:30pm (Northport)

February 15th (Private Class)

February 22nd @5:30pm (Northport)

I am also taking bookings for churches, offices and home parties as well. For more information on those please email me.

Thermal Totes $8 & $10!!!

Thirty One Gifts has a great sale going on now! You can get a Thermal Tote for only $10 ($1.50 additional to be monogrammed) or a Small Thermal Tote for only $8!!! These totes are great for teacher gifts and birthday presents. To place an order go through the link above or email Tara at tlc1982@aol.com.

Publix Policy Change!!

Starting Jan. 1, 2011, Publix will only accept Target and other grocery store competitor coupons. They will no longer accept drug store coupons (Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS) or Dollar General and Family Dollar Coupons. For more information, contact your local Publix store. Thanks!