2011 Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday - August 5 & 6

LDR News Release - 

The majority of consumer purchases are exempt from state sales taxes during the 2011 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday on Friday, August 5, and Saturday, August 6.

The sales tax holiday exempts the first $2,500 of the purchase price of each eligible item from the four percent state sales tax. The law describes eligible items as “individual items of tangible personal property for non-business use.”

The Louisiana Department of Revenue encourages shoppers to retain receipts for school supplies, uniforms, and educational equipment required by schools.  Expenses paid this year are eligible for tax deductions on 2011 Louisiana Individual Income Tax Returns due May 15, 2012.  In order to claim the deductions, you must be able to claim the student as a dependent on your state individual income tax return, and you must be able to provide documentation for the expenses.  Visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/schooldeduction for more information.

Purchases are eligible for the sales tax exemption under the following conditions:

• The customer buys and accepts delivery of eligible property;
• The customer places property on layaway;
• The customer acquires property that was previously placed on layaway; or
• The customer places an order for immediate delivery, even if delivery must be delayed, provided that the customer has not requested delayed shipment.

The Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday exemption does not apply to:

• Vehicles subject to license and title
• Meals prepared for consumption on premises or to-go
• Taxable services such as hotel occupancy, laundry services, printing services, telecommunication services, the furnishing of cold storage space, leases or rentals of tangible personal property, repairs to tangible personal property, and admission to athletic, amusement, or recreational facilities or events

For retailers, a $25-per register tax credit is available for the reprogramming of cash registers in preparation for the sales tax holiday.www.revenue.louisiana.gov/schooldeduction

7-24 RedPlum (Whiskas cover)

Flintstones multivitamin product Save $2/1 (9/30/11)

Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner or treatment excludes trial size Save $1/1 (10/24/11)

Garnier Fructis style product excludes trial size Save $1/1 (10/24/11)

i-flex 120 ct. Save $5/1 (9/15/11)

ICAPS Save $2/1 (10/31/11)

Jimmy Dean fully cooked links or patties Save $.55/1 (9/30/11)

Jimmy Dean hearty sausage crumble Save $.55/1 (9/30/11)

Jimmy Dean skillets Save $1/1 (9/30/11)

Kibbles ‘n Bits dry dog food Save $1.50/1 (9/24/11)

L’Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara or Liner Save $3/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong shampoo or conditioner Save $2/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong treatment Save $2/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss color Save $2/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal Paris cleanser Save $1/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal Paris eye product Save $2/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal Paris face product Save $2/1 (9/18/11)

L’Oreal Paris moisturizer Save $1/1 (9/18/11)

Land O’Frost Premium One Pound Save $.55/1 (10/17/11)

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice product Save $.50/1 (9/10)

Minute Maid frozen novelty product Save $.50/1 (9/10)

One A Day adult or teen multivitamin product Save $1/1 (9/30/11)

One A Day multivitamin product 100ct+ Save $2/1 (9/30/11)

One A Day/Dial buy BOTH One A Day Women’s Plus Healthy Skin Support multivitamin AND Dial NutriSkin lotion or bodywash Save $3/2 (9/30/11)

OPTI-FREE RepleniSH 2x10 oz twin Save $3/1 (10/31/11)

Purina Beggin’ Save $1.00/2 (10/24/11)

Quaker 5 ct. Life bars Target Coupon Save $ .75/1 (9/30/11)

Systane Save $2/1 (10/31/11)

Temptations treats for cats Save $1.00/2 (9/3/11)

Whiskas dry food for cats Save $1/1 (9/17/11)

Whiskas tray B1G1 free Save up to $.69/1 (9/17/11)

Whole Fruit fruit bars product Save $.50/1 (9/10)

Whole Fruit sorbet product Save $.50/1 (9/10)

7-24 SmartSource (EyeMasters cover)

2000 Flushes automatic toilet bowl cleaner Save $1/1 (10/31/11)

Arm & Hammer laundry products Save $1/2 (9/15/11)

Chinet Casuals Plates save $.55/1 (10/31)

Clearasil Save $1/1 (9/4/11)

Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush Save $.40/1 (8/13/11)

Colgate toothpaste 4 oz or larger Save $.50/1 (8/13/11)

Colgate Total, Max Clean, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive or ProClinical 4 oz or larger Save $.75/1 (8/13)

Colgate Wisp 4 ct or larger Save $.50/1 (8/13/11)

Dole cans tropical fruit Save $.50/2 (10/31/11)

Edge  shave gel 7 oz or larger Save $.55/1 (9/3/11)

Fabuloso 44 oz or larger multi-use cleaner Save $.50/1 (9/17/11)

Finlandia  cheese 6 oz or larger Save $1/1 (11/30)

Irish Spring body wash or two multi-bar packs 3-pack or larger Save $.50/1 (8/13/11)

Irish Spring Deodorant Save $1/1 (8/13/11)

K-Y Save $2/1 product excludes trial size (10/31/11)

Kotex U liners excludes trial size Save $1/1 (9/3/11)

Kotex U pads excludes trial size Save $1/1 (9/3/11)

Kotex U tampons excludes trial size Save $1/1 (9/3/11)

Marzetti Simply Dressed salad dressing Save $2/1 (10/31/11)

New York frozen bread product Save $1/1 (10/31/11)

OxiClean versatile stain remover, in-wash booster or pre-treater Save $1/1 (9/30/11)

OxiClean versatile stain remover, in-wash booster or pre-treater Save $3/2 (9/30/11)

Palmolive Ultra dish liquid Save $.25/1 (8/13/11)

PediaSure Sidekicks 4-pack Save Save $3.00/1 (9/30)

Planters Nut-rition bars 5 ct or Big Nut bars 5 ct Save $.75/1 (10/31/11)

Purina Friskies 5 oz can Save $1/20, two 12 ct pks or one 24 ct or larger variety pk (10/30/11)

Schick Intuition or Quattro for women razor or refill Save $2/1 (9/4/11)

Schick Quattro for women disposable razor pack Save $1/1 (9/10/11)

Schick Quattro Titanium razor or trimmer Save $2/1 (9/4/11)

Schick Quattro Titanium refill Save $2/1 (9/4/11)

Skintimate moisturizing cream shave Save $1/1 (9/10/11)

Skintimate shave gel excludes 2.75 oz Save $.55/1 (9/10/11)

Softsoap 8 oz or larger liquid hand soap Save $.35/1 (8/13/11)

Softsoap body wash 12 oz or larger Save $.75/1 (8/13/11)

Speed StickAntiperspirant/Deodorant or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant excludes Stainguard Save $.50/1 (8/13/11)

Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator Save Save $1/1 (10/31)

Ziploc Containers Save $1.50/2 (9/3/11)

Ziploc Storage Bags Save $1/2 (9/3/11)

Are you having peas today?‏

Today is Gregor Johann Mendel's 189th birthday -- remember the chapter on genetics in your high school biology class?

Why you should care about Gregor Mendel

---without Mendel's contributions, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution would make no sense. So, eat your peas. The recipe below would probably be good with salmon too!

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons rice wine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.
4. Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

Edy's Fruit Bars 3 for $10 at CVS + A Good Cause

Edy's Fruit Bars are 3 for $10 at CVS this week with $3 ECBs.

And, Edy's is sponsoring Communities Take Root a program that allows neighborhoods all over the country to receive free fruit orchards. I've been voting for Our School at Blair Grocery. Here's the link - www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index. Click the purple "List by State" tab and scroll to the Louisiana participants to vote for your favorite entry. After you vote you can print a $1/1 coupon for Edy's Fruit Bars - YUM! You can vote everyday until July 31st, but you can only print 2 coupons.

Times-Picayune Coupon Variations 7-17-2011

7-17 SmartSource (Sherwin-Williams cover)

Benefiber $1.00/1 (9/10/11)

Benefiber stick pack $2.00/1 (9/10/11)

Betty Crocker fruit shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers $.50/2 (9/10/11)

Bufferin 130 ct. $1.00/1 (10/31/11)

Cheerios $1.00/2 (8/27/11)

Clairol Hair Color $1.00/1 (8/31/11)

Clairol Hair Color $5.00/2 (8/31/11)

Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch $.75/1 (8/27/11)

Comet Spray of Soft Scrub $.35/1 (9/30/11)

Cottonelle 12 roll or larger bath tissue $.75/1 or p ack $.75/2 (8/28/11)

Cottonelle flushable moist wipes$.75/2 (8/28/11)

Excedrin 20 count or larger $.75/1 (9/03/11)

Excedrin 80  ct. or larger $1.50/1 (9/03/11)

Fiber One 90 calorie brownies $.75/1 (9/10/11)

Fiber One cereal many listed $.50/1 (8/27/11)

Fiber One chewy bars, 90 calorie or 90 calorie brownies $.40/1 (9/10/11)

Gas-X $1.00/1 (9/10/11)

Gas-X prevention $1.00/1 (9/10/11)

GenTeal $1.50/1 (11/30/11)

Hamburger Helper, tuna or chicken helper meals $.75/3 (9/10/11)

Huggies 60  ct. or larger Diapers $3.00/1 (8/13/11)

Huggies baby wipes 64  ct. or larger $.50/1 (8/13/11)

Huggies Diapers $1.50/1 (8/13/11)

Keri lotion $2.00/1 (10/31/11)

Kleenex boxes 50  ct. or larger or 1 bundle pack $.50/3 (8/14/11)

Kleenex hand towels $.75/1 (9/11/11)

Maalox advanced $1.00/1 (10/15/11)

Maalox advanced $2.50/2 (10/15/11)

Nature Valley 6  ct. or larger granola bars $.75/2 (9/10/11)

NoDoz 36  ct. or larger $1.00/1 (10/31/11)

Noxzema facial produ ct. $.75/1 (10/31/11)

Nylabone edible chew or treat $1.50/1 (8/26/11)

Nylabone non-edible chew $1.50/1 (8/26/11)

Prevacid 24HR $3.00/1 (8/13/11)

Prevacid 24HR 42 ct. $7.00/2 (8/13/11)

Pull-Ups training pants jumbo pack or larger $1.00/1 (8/13/11)

Purina 4 lb or larger bag $1.00/1 (8/14/11)

Raid Max Bug Barrier refill $1.00/1 (9/10/11)

Raid Max Bug Barrier starter $3.00/1 (9/10/11)

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara or any Revlon Color Cosmetic $1/1 (8/28/11)

Sani-Hands instant hand sanitizing wipes $.50/1 (10/31/11)

Sani-Surface household disinfecting wipes $.75/1 (10/31/11)

Schick disposable razor package $1.00/1 (8/28/11)

Starbucks 11oz, 12oz or 20oz packaged coffee $3.00/2 (9/04/11)

Starbucks VIA iced coffee 6 ct. $1.50/1 (9/4/11)

Tazo bottles of tea $1.00/4 (9/4/11)

Tazo filterbag tea or latte concentrate $1.00/1 (9/04/11)

Tide/Gain powder detergent $2.00/1 (8/31/11)

Total Selected Cereals $.50/1 (8/27/11)

VIVA big rolls $.60/1 (8/28/11)

Wheaties regular or Fuel $.75/1 (8/27/11)

Wilkinson Sword triple blade razor $2.00/1 (9/30/11)

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Times-Picayune Coupon Variations 7-10-2011

7-10 RedPlum (Folgers cover)

9Lives Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb or larger Save $1.00/1 (9/10)

9Lives Wet Cat Food (one 12-can variety pack, 12 individual cans or Three 4-packs Save $1.00 (9/10)

Adams any product Save $3/1 (12/31/11)

Cheer product Save $.50/1 (8/31)

Cramp911 21ml Save $3.00/1 (7/31)

Cramp911 4.5ml Save $1.00/1 (7/31)

Era product Save $.50/1 (8/31)

Flex-a-min supplement Save $3.00/1 (8/23)

Folgers Black Silk coffee 10.3 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (8/14)

Folgers coffee products 3 oz or larger excludes gourmet selections K-Cup portion packs Save $.25/ (8/14)

Gain fabric softener or sheets Save $.50/1 (8/31)

Gain laundry detergent Save $.50/1 (8/31)

Grain Berry item Save $1.00/1 (8/31)

Hefty One Zip bags Save $1.00/2 (10/31)

Hillshire Farm lunch meat Save $1.00/2 (8/13)

Jimmy Dean D-light bowls Save $1.00/1 (8/31)

Jimmy Dean D-light sandwich Save $1.00/1 (8/31)

Keebler Granola Fudge bars 6ct only Save $.75/1 (9/4)

Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $.70/1 (8/21)

Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $1.50/2 (8/21)

Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $2.25/3 (8/21)

L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Save $1.00/1 (9/4)

L’Oreal Paris skincare item Save $1.00/1 (9/4)

L’Oreal Preference Save $2.00/1 (9/4)

L’Oreal Studio Line Styling product or Vive Pro glossy style product Save $1.00/1 (9/4)

L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo Save $.75/1 (9/4)

M&M’s brand chocolate candies bags 1.14 – 3.27 oz Save $1.25/3 (8/21)

Minute Steamers any one Save $1/1 (10/01/11)

Nature’s Bounty vitamin or supplement Save $1.00/1 (8/23)

Nozema Spa Shave 4 blade shaver 4 pack, Super smooth triple blade shaver 4 pack or 6 pack, Premium-Pivot twin blade 12 pack or Bikini shaver 3 pack Save $2.00/1 (7/17)

Pounce Cat treats Save $.50/1 (9/10)

Pure Silk Shave Creme 9.5 oz Save $.80/1 (9/30)

Silver Palate oatmeal Save $1.00/1 (8/31)

Silver Palate Pasta Sauce Save $1.00/1 jar (8/31)

Your Life Multi supplement Save $2.00/1 (8/23)

7-10 SmartSource (EyeMasters cover)

Air Wick Freshmatic compact starter kit Save $4/1 (8/21)

Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra starter kit Save $4/1 (8/21)

Ball accessory item Save $1/1 (10/31)

Ball canning discovery kit Save $2/1 (10/31)

Bic Soleil disposable or Soleil system razor Save $3/1 (8/21)

Biotrue 2 x10 oz pack multipurpose solution Save $4/1 (9/10)

Biotrue multi-purpose solution 10 oz or larger Save $2/1 (9/10)

Colgate Sensitive toothpaste 4 oz or larger Save $.75/1 (7/30)

Colgate toothpaste 4 oz or larger Save $.50/1 (7/30)

DampRid Moisture Absorber any product Save $.50/1 (9/30/11)

Fiber One 80 calories cereal Save $.75/1 (8/20)

General Mills 4.5 oz or larger Sweet ‘n Salty Chex Mix Save $.50/1 (9/3)

General Mills 5 oz or larger Bugles corn snacks Save $.50/1 (9/3)

General Mills cereals (18 total cereals) Save $1/2 (8/20)

General Mills Lucky Charms treats, Golden Grahams Treats, Chex Mix treats or Milk ‘n’ Cereal Bars Save $.50/1 (9/3)

Infusium 23 Shampoo, Conditioner or Leave-In Treatment Save $1/1 (8/31)

Lime-A-Way cleaner Save $1/1 (9/10)

Longhorn Steakhouse Save $3/2 Adult Lunch Entrees (7/18/2011)

Longhorn Steakhouse Save $5/2 Adult Dinner Entrees (7/18/2011)

Mentos 15 pc or larger bottles Save $1/3 (9/10)

Mentos 45 pc or larger bottle Save $1/1 (9/10)

Mentos UP2U packs Save $1/2 (9/10)

OneTouch product with purcahse of Ultra Meter Save $10/1 (8/6)

OneTouch Save $5/2 boxes of Delica Lancets or Save $2/1 box (8/6)

OPI Nicole by OPI nail lacquer Save $1/1 (9/3)

Pilgrim’s frozen fully cooked chicken 32 ounces or less Save $2/1 (12/31)

Purina 11.5 lb bag Chef Michael’s canine creations dry Save $4/1 (8/7)

Purina 4.5 lb bag Chef Michael’s canine creations dry Save $2/1 (8/7)

Purina Cat Chow or Kitten Chow ex 16-18 oz Save $1/1 (9/14)

Purina Chef Michael's canine creations Cans Save $2/6 (8/7)

Raid Max spider & scorpion killer Save $1/1 (9/3)

Scotch-Brite scrub sponges, scour pads, dishwands or dishwand refills Save $.75/2 (8/31)

Shout product Save $.55/1 (8/21)

Silk any half gallon Save $1/1 (8/31/11)

Smart Balance buttery spreads or buttery sticks Save $1/2 (8/24)

Smart Balance cooking spray or oil Save $.75/1 (8/24)

Smart Balance milk Save $.75/1 (8/24)

Smart Balance Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise Dressing Save $.75/1 (8/24)

Smart Balance omega-3 eggs Save $.50/1 (8/24)

Smart Balance popcorn Save $.75/1 (8/24)

Smart Balance rich roast peanut butter Save $.75/1 (8/24)

St. Ives body wash Save $.75/1 (8/17)

Waggin Train 2 oz or larger chicken jerky tenders dog treats Save $1/1 (8/28)

Waggin Train 2 oz or larger dog treats excluding chicken jerky tenders Save $1/1 (8/28)

WhoNu? nutrition rich cookies Save $1/1 (9/04/11)

Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids, Trix, Splitz yogurt Save $.75/2 (9/03/11)

Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids, Trix, Splitz yogurt Save $.75/2 (9/3)

Yoplait yogurt cups Save $.40/6 (9/03/11)

Yoplait yogurt cups Save $.50/8 (9/03/11)

Yoplait yogurt cups Save $1/10 (9/3)

Times-Picayune Coupon Variations 7-03-2011

7-03 P&G ($83 Parade of Savings cover)

Always $.50/1 Pads, Clean or Feminie Cleansing Cloths

Always $.50/1 Pantiliner 30ct+

Always $1/1 Infinity 14ct+

Bounce $.50/1 dryer bar

Bounce/Downy $.35/1 sheets

Bounty $.25/1 napkins

Bounty $.25/1 towels or napkins

Cascade $1/1

Cascade $1/1 rinse aid

Charmin $.25/1

Clairol $1/1 hair color

Clairol Nice ‘n Easy color blend foam or Perfect 10 hair color $3/1

Covergirl $1/1

Covergirl $2.50/2

Crest $.75/1 4oz+ toothpaste

Crest $.75/1 rinse 440mL+

Crest $5/1 3D White Advanced Vivid, Stain Shield, or Gentle Routine Whitestrips

Crest $7/1 3D White Professional Effects or 2 Hour Express Whitestrips

Downy $1/1 liquid fabric softener

Duracell $.50/1 Coppertop, Ultra Advanced, Ultra Photo Lithium or specialty batteries

Duracell $1.50/1 rechargeable batteries or charger or 6-pack+ hearing aid batteries

Febreze $.50/1 air effects

Febreze $.50/1 Set & Refresh

Febreze Buy one fabric refresher, get one air effects free up to $3.29

Febreze Buy one NOTICEables refill, get one NOTICEables warmer free up to $3.29

Gillette $1/1 body wash

Gillette $2/1 deodoratn excludes trial size

Gillette $2/1 Mach3 disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct or Custom Plus3 4ct

Gillette $2/1 manual or power Fusion ProGlide razor

Gillette $3/1 Mach3 cartridge

Gillette $3/1 Mach3 disposable 6ct, Sensor3 8ct or Custom Plus3 8ct

Gillette $4/1 Fusion cartridge including ProGlide 4ct+

Head & Shoulders B1G1 free shampoo or conditioner up to $12.99 excludes trial size

Herbal Essences or Aussie $3 off styler when you purchase any product excludes trial size

Ivory $.50/1 bar or bodywash or Safeguard bar or liquid handsoap

Metamucil $1/1

Olay $1/2 bars, body washes, in-shower body lotions or hand & body lotions excludes trial size

Olay $3/1 Pro-X, Regenerist or Total Effects facial moisturizer or facial cleanser excludes trial size

Old Spice $1/2

Old Spice Buy one Fresh Collection or Red Zone product, get one body spray free up to $5.39

Oral-B $.75/1 floss or floss picks 30ct+

Oral-B $2/1 Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense manual toothbrushes

Pampers $1.50/1 limited edition prints diapers or splashers swim pants

Pampers $1.50/2 bags or 1 box of diapers or pants

Pantene $1/2 excludes trial size

Pepto $.50/1

Secret $1/2 excludes trial size

Tampax $.50/1 18ct+

Tampax $1/1 Pearl or Compak Pearl 18ct+

Tide $.35/1 Tide To Go

Tide $.50/1 detergent

Tide $.50/1 stain release

Tide $.50/1 washing machine cleaner

Tide $1.50/1 Stain Release 26-50oz powder, 15-34ct duo pac or 36-68oz liquid

Venus $2/1 razor or disposables razor

Venus $2/1 refill