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Finding YOUR Savings! June 2008
AmyGreetings!
 
Summertime Greetings!
 
Our family just returned from our summer vacation and I can't believe it is already time to start thinking about back to school!  One month from now our routines will shift and this most always means going shopping for something!  Now more than ever you can leverage savings online to help ease back to school expenses.  Sign-up for e-mails from companies that carry products you buy.  You may receive exclusive coupons to print and carve out more savings. 
 
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We continue to receive attention from the press, see below a link to an article that focuses on how smart, wealthy people use COUPONS!  The Couponizer is mentioned, yeah!
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My goal is that you enjoy each issue of The Dotted Line and hopefully learn new things.  I welcome your feedback which will make this newsletter better! So, if you have tip, tool, testimony or tasty recipe to share with me, please send it my way abergin@thecouponizer.com    Also, if you send me your savings success stories and we publish it, you'll receive a $20 gift card and be our "Couponizer of the Month" in future Dotted Line issues.
 
Wishing you smart savings,
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Amy Bergin
Wife, Mother and President, The Couponizer Company
TIP- Using Leftovers in New Ways

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Snackin' twists!


Most every mom knows that to maximize time and money when cooking, you simply make more than needed and serve it for another meal. In fact, I regularly build this strategy into my weekly meal plan for my family. The problem is that even our favorite recipes that turn into leftovers become less appealing when served over and over again as a main course.  I know this because I have heard "not again" when trying to dish up another round of something everyone has already had for dinner.

So, recently and quite by accident, I discovered a new use for leftovers. Instead of dishing up leftover spaghetti for dinner again, I offered it as a snack one afternoon before soccer practice. When my three kids squealed with joy and anticipation for this unexpected snack and I was caught by surprise. Snacking on spaghetti in the afternoon was something they had not done before, so it had new appeal. I loved it because it provided them with a satisfying snack that would hold them over until dinner.

This new snack option works for everyone. The kids eat a healthy and hearty snack, and I feel like I am doing my part to make the most of the groceries purchased. After all, cooking too much and then tossing out leftovers is a waste of time and money.

Leftovers that make great snacks:

- Spaghetti or Lasagna
- Noodles and cheese
- Beef stew
- Chicken or steak off the grill
- Soft tacos
- Rice with butter and a sprinkle of sugar

As mid-afternoon snacks, thses seems to be a hit with my kids (for now).  Give your leftovers a try!
toolTOOL - moneysavingmom.com 
 
An upbeat and encouraging blog dedicated to helping you find great deals, stretch your hard-earned dollars, and live on less than you make so you can save more and give more.
 Money Saving Mom
We sponsored a giveaway this month for blog visitors and had over 1,800 responses in 24 hours!
 
Crystal Paine is a gifted writer and manages to sniff out just about every great deal out there on a daily basis.  Her blog is the real deal and we share many common goals when it cmes to making the most of the financial resources we are blessed with.
The Couponizer of the Month
 
Cheryl Rushing
Naples, FL

 
Last week I lost my little dollar store coupon folder AGAIN.  I decided I needed to get something a bit more substantial (and with more categories).  I had seen the Couponizer online and thought about purchasing it, but I decided I would try to find something local that was comparable.  There was nothing.
 
I decided to purchase the Couponizer, then upgraded to the clear plastic handle bag, and found an online coupon code that saved me a couple of bucks on my purchase. 
 
The Couponizer arrived Friday night, and I spent the evening organizing my coupons.  On Saturday, I took the Couponizer out to the stores with me and saved $11! The day after I got it!  It's so organized, so easy, and so wonderful!  Most any coupon will fit into the nicely sized pockets, and I love the carrying bag.
 
I expect to save tons more money in the future.
 
Thanks!
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Cheryl - we are glad the system works for you and I hope your savings continue to grow!
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Chicken Fajitas 
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Eat in tonight with this yummy dish everyone will love!
 
 
Ingredients:
·  1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
·  3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus a few drops for sprinkling on the avocado
·  2 cloves garlic, minced
·  1 tablespoon chili powder
·  2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
·  salt
·  freshly ground black pepper
·  2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
·  2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
·  2 medium onions, peeled and cut into wedges
·  8 flour tortillas
·  1 large ripe tomato, seeded and finely chopped
·  1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced and sprinkled with a few drops of lime juice to prevent browning
·  1-1/2 cups Salsa Fresca, or use your favorite bottled brand

Directions:
1. Wash and dry the chicken breasts and trim off any fat. Cut the chicken breasts across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. In a nonreactive mixing bowl combine the lime juice, garlic, chili powder, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to mix. Stir in the chicken and vegetables and marinate for 1 hour. Preheat the barbecue grill with a fine-meshed vegetable grill on top.

2. Grill the chicken and vegetables on the grill.  Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a cutting board to slice in strips and then place in a warm platter or preheated skillet.

3. Just before serving, warm the tortillas until soft and pliable and place them in a napkin-lined bread basket. This will take about 5 minutes on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven or toaster oven, or about 15 seconds per side on a barbecue grill. Place the tomato, avocado, and salsa in serving bowls.

4. To serve the fajitas, have each guest place a heaping spoonful of grilled chicken and vegetables on a tortilla. Spoon the tomato, avocado, and salsa on top and roll or fold the tortilla into a neat bundle for eating.
 
Coupons to look for - chicken breasts on sale, chili powder, olive oil, tortillas, salsa
 
Also, during summer try to visit a local farmer's market to pick up fresh produce from local gardeners at great prices!! 

In This Issue
TIP - Using Leftovers in New Ways
TOOL - MoneySavingMom.com
TESTIMONY - The Couponizer of the Month
TASTING - The Couponizer Cook
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