Save Big on the Procter & Gamble Products You Use Most And Help Children Get Safe Drinking Water at the Same Time

Procter & Gamble will release its biggest brandSAVER coupon booklet ever THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 7, with more than $160 in savings! This money-saving booklet will be included in newspapers delivered to more than 55 million homes across the country and features coupons from numerous brands including PUR Water Filtration, Gillette, Pantene, Tide, Venus, Olay, Pampers, CoverGirl, Febreeze and Swiffer, to name a few.

Plus, for every coupon redeemed, P&G will provide one day’s worth of clean drinking water to a child in need through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, P&G’s philanthropic cause aimed at saving lives by providing clean drinking water to children in developing countries.

Click here to find the local paper carrying your $160 in savings and make a difference!

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“With the economy still slow and many Americans on a strict budget, retailers are going to be offering a lot of great deals this holiday season,” said Luke Knowles, co-founder of Coupon Sherpa, a comprehensive resource where consumers can find online coupons, printable coupons and grocery coupons along with a free, downloadable iPhone application that provides access to mobile coupons. Ask Coupon Sherpa is the site’s blog that publishes money-saving tips. “Black Friday is an ideal time to take advantage of deep discounts.”

Among the tips in the Ask Coupon Sherpa article about Black Friday are:

Buy the newspaper: There’s a reason the Thanksgiving Day newspaper is the fattest newspaper of the year. Advertisers annually stuff this paper with coupons and circulars advertising their best sales. You can increase your savings with online coupons. Just make sure they can be used in combination with in-store sales or newspaper coupons.

Do your research: If you have your eye on a particular item, surf the price-comparison Web sites and record the prices for reference while shopping. Don’t forget to add any fees to the price. Some stores allow you to place an order online for in-store pickup the next day. You’ll still want to hit that store pretty early, however, and bring your printed-out receipt as sales clerks may not focus on filling online orders when pressed by throngs of shoppers.

Develop a game-day plan: Draw up your shopping list and establish your priorities before you hit the stores. Decide which stores you want to shop and in what order.

Are all parts included? Is the sale item stripped down or sold with all necessary parts? For example, some stores will low-ball the price on a computer printer but not include a printer cartridge, which can run to a pretty hefty figure. As a matter of fact, you should always check the price of printer cartridges before buying a printer. A $50 printer isn’t a great deal when the cartridges cost $50 each and run out quickly.

Hitch a ride: Parking on Black Friday is a nightmare and can waste precious time. This is one instance, however, when biking or taking the bus doesn’t make sense as your arms will be weighed down with packages at the end of the day. Ask a friend or relative to drop you off and pick you up.

Stick to your list and budget: In the tumult of Black Friday, it’s easy to wander off target, so make sure you stick to your list. And NO personal shopping. Wait for post-Christmas sales to treat yourself.

Coupon Sherpa is a comprehensive resource where consumers can find accurate and up-to-date online coupons, printable coupons and grocery coupons along with a free, downloadable iPhone application that provides access to mobile coupons. With the iPhone application, consumers can present the coupons (on their mobile devices) to the respective store’s cashier and receive the applicable discount. Merchants can post an unlimited amount of coupons on the application for free. For more information, visit www.couponsherpa.com.

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This week’s featured recipe is Brisket Quesadillas with Creamy Salsa Dip. Sounds yummy!

Brisket Quesadillas with Creamy Salsa Dip

Recipe Courtesy of Robin Miller and Tyson Foods

Recipe serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1          package (17.6 ounces) Tyson® Braised Beef Brisket with Mild Chili Sauce

1          cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)

4          ounce can diced green chilies

8          (taco-size or 8-inch) whole wheat tortillas

½         cup light sour cream

½         cup prepared salsa

2          tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation Instructions

1.      Coat a large skillet, griddle or strove-top grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.

2.      Empty contents of brisket into a large bowl, and using two forks, pull the beef apart into shreds. Add cheese and green chilies and mix well.

3.      Arrange tortillas on a flat surface and spoon the brisket mixture onto one side of each tortilla. Fold over the un-topped side, covering the filling. Place the quesadillas on a hot pan and cook three minutes per side until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts.

4.      In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa and cilantro (if using). Cut each quesadilla in half crosswise and serve with sour cream dip on the side.

Now…about the giveaway, with each week’s recipe post I will be giving away to 2 winners 1 coupon each for a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree. This has a value of up to $6.99 and is a great way to try something new.

To Enter (mandatory 1st Entry) Leave me a comment telling me how you would serve the Beef Brisket in Fire Onion Sauce. Be creative, I’m always looking for new recipes and meal ideas for my family.

Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each one that you complete)

1. Tweet this “Win a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree from @MomMaven http://bit.ly/V34OE” and leave a comment with the URL of the tweet
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This giveaway ends 6/19/09 at 7:00pm. US and Canada entries only.

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Judy suggested serving the Beef Brisket in Fire Onion Sauce over a bed of rice sprinkled with shredded cheese and a salad. Jessica suggested that it would be great with egg noodles and steamed broccoli.

Congratulations ladies! Round 3 of the Tyson Heat ‘N Eat giveaway starts tomorrow!

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This week’s recipe by Food Network host Robin Miller is for Wilted Caprese Salad with Brisket in Fire Roasted Onion Sauce.

Wilted Caprese Salad with Brisket in Fire Roasted Onion Sauce

Recipe Courtesy of Robin Miller and Tyson Foods

Recipe serves 4

Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1          package (17.6 ounces) Tyson® Beef Brisket in Fire Roasted Onion Sauce

4          cups (9 ounces) baby spinach leaves

8          ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into ¼-inch thick slices

2          ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch thick slices

2          tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar

¼         cup chopped fresh basil, optional

Stovetop Preparation Instructions

1.      Empty contents of brisket into a large saucepan or skillet and set pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional five minutes.

2.      Place spinach leaves on a large platter and top with alternating slices of mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Using tongs, remove brisket pieces from the sauce, reserving the sauce in the pan. Slice brisket into thin slices and arrange on and around cheese and tomatoes (in a decorative fashion).

3.      Whisk the vinegar into the sauce in the pan and simmer for one minute to heat through. Drizzle sauce over salad to wilt the spinach leaves and slightly melt the cheese.

4.      Sprinkle basil over the top just before serving (if using).

Microwave Preparation Instructions:

1.      Poke three holes in the brisket pouch, and place the pouch in its microwave-safe tray. Cover with a paper towel, and cook on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from the microwave. Empty the contents of the brisket pouch onto the microwave-safe tray.

2.      Place spinach leaves on a large platter and top with alternating slices of mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Using tongs, remove pieces from brisket (keeping the brisket sauce separate) and place nicely on and around the cheese and tomatoes.  

3.      Take the remaining sauce from the tray and put it in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk vinegar with the sauce in the bowl and microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds. Let stand for one minute before removing from the microwave. Drizzle sauce over salad to wilt the spinach leaves and slightly melt the cheese.

4.      Sprinkle basil over the top just before serving (if using).

Now…about the giveaway, with each week’s recipe post I will be giving away to 2 winners 1 coupon each for a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree. This has a value of up to $6.99 and is a great way to try something new.

To Enter (mandatory 1st Entry) Leave me a comment telling me how you would serve the Beef Brisket in Fire Onion Sauce. Be creative, I’m always looking for new recipes and meal ideas for my family.

Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each one that you complete)

1. Tweet this “Win a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree from @MomMaven http://bit.ly/zlgeL  ” and leave a comment with the URL of the tweet
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4. Follow my blog by becoming a follower on Google Friend Connect

This giveaway ends Saturday 6/13/09 at 7:00pm. US and Canada entries only.

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The winners of the first 2 coupons for the new Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entrees are…Maureen from Aunt Rene and Christin. Congratulations ladies! Monday I’ll have two more coupons to give away so make sure you check back!

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• Braised Brisket in Mild Chili Sauce
• Brisket in Fire Roasted Onion Sauce
• Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy Sauce
• Pork Loin in Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce

Product Features:
Great Taste — Made with fresh, never frozen high quality chicken, beef and pork, Tyson Fully Cooked Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats offer a delicious taste that everyone will enjoy!
No Preservatives / Vacuum Sealed — Straight from the refrigerator, Tyson Fully Cooked Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats are so easy to prepare. Ready in minutes, these great main dishes have no preservatives and are vacuum sealed for freshness.
Lots of Variety-Tyson Fully Cooked Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats are available in a variety of flavors, perfectly seasoned and slow cooked to ensure you have the best culinary experience ever.

We tried the Pork Loin in Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce and my kids loved it. We didn’t do anything fancy with it just followed the simple directions on the package and cooked a few side dishes to go with it. My boys went straight for the hamburg buns to make pulled pork sandwiches!

Tyson is currently teamed up with Food Network host Robin Miller and Robin has been working on some fantastic recipe demo videos that show how to make, quick, easy and delicious meals using these new Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats varieties. Robin makes amazing entrees, like a Brisket Caprese Salad, Cuban Pulled Pork Panini Sandwiches and Angel Hair Pesto with Beef Steak Tips. I thought your readers would really like these videos as they show a step-by-step way of putting together delicious meals in a snap, which is what every busy mommy needs! I will be sharing these recipe videos and Robin Miller’s dinner tips with you over the next few weeks.

Here is the video for Cuban Pulled Pork Panini

Cuban Pulled Pork Panini

Recipe Courtesy of Robin Miller and Tyson Foods

Recipe serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1          package (17.6 ounces) Tyson® Pork Loin in Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce, thawed

8          slices bread, such as sourdough loaf cut crosswise into ¼-inch thick pieces

8          teaspoons whole grain mustard

8          slices (about one ounce each) Swiss cheese

4          slices (about one ounce each) fully cooked ham

8          slices pre-cut sandwich pickles

½         cup thinly sliced red onion

Preparation Instructions

1.      Coat a Panini press, large skillet or griddle with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.

2.      Empty contents of pork into a large bowl, and using two forks, pull the pork apart into shreds. Set aside.

3.      Arrange bread slices on a flat surface, and top each slice with one teaspoon of mustard. Top four of the bread slices with one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of ham, two pickle slices and red onion.

4.      Spoon the pork mixture over the onions and top with the second slice of Swiss cheese and the second slice of bread.

5.      Place sandwiches on a hot pan and cook three minutes per side until bread is golden brown, filling is hot and cheese melts.

Now…about the giveaway, with each week’s recipe post I will be giving away to 2 winners 1 coupon each for a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree. This has a value of up to $6.99 and is a great way to try something new.

To Enter (mandatory 1st Entry) Leave me a comment telling me how you would serve the Pork Loin in Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce. Be creative, I’m always looking for new recipes and meal ideas for my family.

Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each one that you complete)

1. Tweet this “Win a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree from @MomMaven http://bit.ly/jxQTs ” and leave a comment with the URL of the tweet
2. Stumble, Digg, or Prop this post with a comment and post the URL here in your comment
3. Subscribe to my RSS feed-click on the orange heart icon in the sidebar
4. Follow my blog by becoming a follower on Google Friend Connect

This giveaway ends Friday 6/6/09 at 7:00pm. US and Canada entries only.

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The Mom Maven want to share some awesome dinnertime helpers for all my blog readers. As a mom I know how hard it is to constantly come up with new dinnertime meals that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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Enjoy these great savings and have a Happy Thanksgiving from

The Mom Maven.

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