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Information on the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

1/2/2018

Please share with those you know that could use this assistance with this bitterly cold weather.

The energy assistance program is federally funded and provides a one-time payment directly to the utility company to help eligible households pay heating bills during the cold-weather months. Last year, the program provided approximately $38 million to help more than 120,000 households pay their heating bills from December 2016 through March 2017.

Use the link below to find your local contact in your county.
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/applications-low-income-energy-assistance-accepted-starting-friday

LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.
Only households containing an elderly person age 60 and above or a disabled person receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) are eligible to potentially receive benefits from December 1st through December 31st or until funds are exhausted. Disabled persons are defined as receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Administration (SSA), or Veterans Administration (VA) disability.
Any household can potentially receive benefits from January 1 through March 31 or until funds are exhausted.
A household that applies must:

Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria
Meet an income test
Have reserves at or below $2,250
Be responsible for its heating bills

Freebies to start your November

11/14/2017

Hello Friends,
I know it has been a while but now t here are finally some freebies worth s haring. I ignore junk masquerading as food so I am excited to share these freebies with you.

$.50 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sonic will be offering $.50 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches all day long on November 15th! No coupon is needed, but there is a limit of 5 per order. Be sure to mention the offer when ordering.

Free Charmin roll extender.
https://apfco.com/secure/P072012/EN/US

FREE set of 2 color yourself inspirational bookmarks. Expect in 2-6 weeks. From InTouch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/sharedjoy

Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

New October Freebie & Coupon

10/11/2017

Hello Friends,
I found some new quality REAL FOOD freebie and a coupon to use. I cannot wait to receive my Better Bean sample.

Better Bean is offering a free tub of beans (while offer lasts).
The company produces Southwestern Pinto Beans, Uncanny Refried Black Beans, Tuscan White Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Roasted Chipotle Red Beans, Skillet Refried Red Beans, Three Sisters Chili, and more. find at EarthFare, Whole Foods. Use the WHERE TO BUY tab to find a location near you.
Go to:
https://betterbeanco.com/delicious-beans-back-school/

Enter the Dreamfields Healthy Pasta contest and get a $1 off printable coupon for any Dreamfields pasta
http://healthypastamonth.com/realism?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Pastapalooza7&utm_campaign=HPM2017_Kickoff

Please share and enjoy.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

Join us for our 5 A Day Giveaway

10/11/2017

Come by for our
5-A-Day Giveaway
Pick your favorite
yummy fruits & veggies
for FREE
Sat. Oct 21, 2017
2 - 4 pm
629 Cameron St
Burlington, NC 27215
FRESH – DRIED – CANNED - FROZEN
Email: takebacktour@yahoo.com with questions

Grocery Deals This Week

6/28/2017

Hello Friends,
It has been months since I posted some coupon and sale deals. I have been focusing on taking care of my family, health newsletters and church outreach health ministry events.

Here are some deals I recently found that you can use to enjoy summertime pantry stock-ups enough to share with those in need, stock up your church pantry or keep summertime cereal on hand for hungry kids/teens or when it is too hot to cook. Just remember to stick to the brands that taste great, and are :

free from artificial sweeteners
free from artificial colors
whole grain with at least 2g natural fiber per serving (no inulin or chicory root added) READ THE INGREDIENTS
taste great
are available
are affordable

Walgreens sale this week. Ends Saturday July 1, 2017

General Mills cereals Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios FAMILY SIZE boxes of cereal are on sale for only $3 each. Use the $0.50 off 1 or $1 off 2 cereal coupons in Sunday's paper or at www.coupons.com to make the final price per box only $2.50!
Kellogg's Raising Bran FAMILY SIZE box of cereal is also only $3 each this week. Use the $1 off 2 Raisin Bran coupon found at www.coupons.com to make the final price only $2.50 each
The great thing is if you buy 2-4 boxes of cereal at this deal, you receive a register manufacturer's coupon for $2 off 5 or $1 off 3 boxes of cereal.
Nice brand zipper bags are only sale for only $0.99 each when you use your Balance Rewards
If you have any Balance Rewards points you have been saving, you can get these nearly or actually FREE.

Harris Teeter, Super Target both have fresh peaches only $1.99/lb. and they are DELICIOUS.

Super Target has small cantaloupe or honeydew melons on sale for only $0.99 each! They are tasty each time I shop.

And REMEMBER: Harris Teeter and Lowes' Foods double any coupons $0.99 and under EVERYDAY. So clip those coupons for REAL ingredients even if the value of the coupon is less than $1.

Enjoy.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

More great SUDs (SUDs=Stock Up Deas)

9/26/2016

Hurry and print the high value rare Spectrum organic coupons from www.coupons.com along with some other great deals on lunchbox additions and healthy living deals

$3 off any Spectrum Organic culinary oil
$2 off any Spectrum Organic flax seed or dietary supplement product
$0.50 Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips
$1 off Five Monks Cleaning Vinegar
$0.50 off Puffs facial tissue [Use at Harris Teeter, Lowes' Foods or any store that doubles coupons with value less than $0.99 to save even more]
$1 off Chinet Classic White (paper) plates [microwave safe; recyclable]
$2 off any 2 Stoneyfield Organic yogurt multi packs. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES the birthday cake yogurt tubes frozen and eaten like a popsicle. Tastes like birthday cake- plus no worries about artificial colors flavors or ingredients you don't understand.
$1 off Tazo filter tea bag. Try some great organic teas today
$2 off any 2 Odwalla smoothie drinks
$1 off Bayer aspirin 24 count or higher
Buy 2 get 1 free Stoneyfield ORganic yogurt (up to $4.39 value)
$1 Reynolds Disposable Heat & Eat containers

If you have an Amazon Prime account, you can find GREAT deals on Worthington and Loma Linda canned vegetarian meat substitutes. Great to stock up for the winter. I like to bake the Tender Bits (vegan) in the oven sprinkled with salt free Italian seasoning and a drizzle of olvie oil for a quick nut-free protein source for the kids lunches. Only $58 per case of 12 cans.

If you don't have an Amazon Prime account, take the 30 day free trial or the 6 month student trial and take advantage of this great deal.

Enjoy and share-share-share.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

"My Mama Approved" Vegan Biscuit Recipe

9/20/2016

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HURRY! Printable vegan coupon FREEBIE, sample and SUD deal

9/15/2016

Hurry to get these coupons and samples and SUD deal
Awesome Coupon for GoVeggie vegan cheese product. ($6.29 value) so it will be FREE in most stores
http://goveggiefoods.com/FreeCheesePlease/thanks

FREE sample Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner sample.To get the sample
1. go to the product of interest to you
2. click “Explore”
3. then click the “Get Your Sample” button.
Allow 6-10 weeks for delivery and enjoy.
http://samples.sheamoisture.com/

SUD ( Stock Up Deal) deal at CVS! Sale ends Sat 9/17/16
Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Raisin Bran cereal are on sale for $1.99 per box. Go to coupons.com to print the $1 off 2 or $2 off 4 Kellogg's cereal coupon. If you have a CVS Xtra card, you can also print the $1 off any 2 cereal coupon as well for more savings. $1.99 x 2 =$3.98-$1-$1 =$1.98. That's $0.99 per box of cereal! Great for holiday or church food donation boxes to to feed hungry growing kids.
Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

SUDs and Freebies

9/11/2016

SUDs= Stock-up Deals
Stock up Deals for lunchboxes, snacks, healthy church pantry, healthy donation food box

Food Lion MVP card
2/$4 So Delicious shelf stable coconut milk. Includes original, unsweetened, vanilla, chocolate versions.
$1.99 Nature's Place shelf stable vanilla or original almond milk. This is the everyday price.

Harris Teeter VIC card
Fixodent $3.99. Print the $1 off coupon from coupons.com $3.99-$1 = $2.99!
2/$10 GoGo Squeeze applesauce 12 pack ( only when you buy 2; $5.99 if you only buy 1)

FREBIES
Free Playtex sports pack sample
http://free-tampon-pad-liner-samples.playtexsportoffers.com/

FREE Sample Curelle Probiotic chewables
http://form.culturelle.com/DigestiveChewssecondoffer

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Back To School 2016 deals

8/16/2016

Hello Friends,
I can't believe it is that time again! Where did the summer go and how can I find more. LOL
Here are some recent back-to-school deals I have observed that can help you afford all the stuff your kids will need.
These are not all the deals available at these stores, but they are ones I found useful. I pray you will find them useful too.
Now is the time to stock-up.

Office Depot
1Ȼ with $5 minimum purchase. Limit 3
Office Depot 10pk colored ink pens
24pk Scholastic brand crayons

$1 each (with limits)
Expo Dry Erase low odor markers (limit 3)
Crayola 12 pk colored pencils
pencil pouch ( various colors available)
$3 Office Depot brand colored copy paper ( limit 5)

Walgreens
79Ȼ Papermate 10 pk mechanical pencils
$1 Crayola 12 pk colored pencils
B1G1F Kleenex tissues 160 sheets. [This is ~$2.19 in my area ]
2/$4 Bolthouse Farms smoothies. Start the on the move morning with real fruits and veggies.
$1.88 on select Kellogg's cereals. (Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran)

Staples25Ȼ pencil top erasers ( limit 5 at this price)
48Ȼ 100 pk 3x5"ruled index cards
50 Ȼ Composition books
75Ȼ Staples brand #2 wood pencils 12 pk ( limit 5 at this price)
$0.97 each Crayola colored pencils 12 pk
$4 Kleenex tissues 4 pk

Whole Foods
20% off all Lifeway glass drinking bottles. Hot and cold versions available

Enjoy.
Renee