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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Coupon Insert Lists

These are the lists of the current coupon inserts you may have in your binder! These lists are most useful to use if you organize your coupons using the FAB fruGAL Combo Method!!


Each link will bring up a page where you'll be able to print all the inserts from that week on a separate page. Thank you Fab FruGAL Sophie for compiling these lists and SHARING THEM!! If you have any ideas of ways to improve the lists, please leave a comment and we'll see what we can do!

February 7, 2010 inserts - {pdf} or {web page} or {excel}

February 14, 2010 inserts -
{pdf} or {web page} or {excel}

February 21, 2010 inserts -
{pdf} or {web page} or {excel}

February 28, 2010 inserts -
{pdf} or {web page} or {excel}

March 7, 2010 inserts -
{pdf} or {web page} or {excel}

March 7, 2010 Smart Source found in
{pdf} or {web page} or {excel}
Idaho Falls Post Register, Lewiston Tribune, Pocatello Idaho State Journal, Nampa Idaho Press Tribune, Blackfoot News, Rexburg Standard Journal, Twin Falls Times News, Driggs Teton Valley News, Baker City Herald

March 14, 2010 inserts {pdf} or {web page} or {excel}





These are the original lists that I cleaned up after copy/pasting them from the PYP Idaho Insert List (that isn't going anymore, that is why we are soooo thankful for Sophie for sharing her talents with us! PLUS hers are MUCH easier to read!!!)




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FREE Nabisco Cookies Coupon - LIVE NOW on FACEBOOK!

Become a fan of Nabisco Cookies on facebook and get a coupon for a free box of cookies wyb 1 Gallon of milk and 1 box of cookies. Offer begins March 1st (but it is LIVE now!). Only for the first 500,000, so hurry and get it now! Coupon expires March 4th. This will go nicely with the Oreos on sale at Albertsons starting March 3 (Oreos on sale for $2.79, and are part of a "Buy $30 get $10 catalina" promo).



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Cooking From Your Stockpile

Helping you "Become the Master of Your Stockpile." 

Our Ideas this week to help you cook from your pantry!
DINNER:


Tex-Mex Casserole: You can still get Dorrito's from Albertsons until Tue. Rotel will be on sale again starting Wed.

Whole Frying Chicken: Chicken Enchilada's from reader 

Grilled Tuna Fish Cakes: Remember if you still have coupons you can get Tuna free this week! Amber will show you how in her recipe.

Tator Tot Casserole: Get tots for only $1.99 in the Chill Deal this week at Alberstons

Chicken and Biscuits: Use biscuits from this weeks GM promo.

LUNCH:
Peanut butter and honey sandwich
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Deli meat sandwich
Tuna Fish Sandwich
Grilled ham and cheese sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Can of Soup
Bagel Bites
Quesadillas
leftovers!!!

BREAKFAST:
Cereal
Oatmeal
Yogurt and granola
Pancakes
Carnation Instant Breakfast
Cereal? :)

Get more ideas from some of our previous weeks!

Do you have recipes ideas from this weeks shopping lists? Send us you recipe and it could be featured here at Fab FrugHehe or if you just want to share the love!

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Whole Frying Chicken Recipe

Heather tells us how she uses whole frying chicken:
I start with chicken stock,  I make my own the first time then freeze and reuse.  I usually have to add a few cups of water to cover the chicken. I bring the stock to a boil and add the chicken, remove innards first.  Once it comes back up to a boil I reduce to medium high and boil for close to an hour.  Pull the chicken out and let it cool completely.  Then cut all of the meat off and into small pieces, nickle-dime size.

Enchiladas
Mix 1 whole cut up chicken with:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 16 oz tub of sour cream, I use light
2 cups of shredded cheese

I use 8" tortillas, fill and roll them and place in 9x13 pan using half of mixture.  I pour the remaining mixture on the top and bake at 350 until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

When I have spare time, I cook a couple of chickens up and freeze the meat so that I can just pull it out and throw the enchiladas together on one of those busy days.



Thanks Heather


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Grilled Tuna Fish Cakes

This recipe is one of my favorites involving tuna fish (which I have A LOT of in my stockpile!).

Ingredients

2.5 Tuna Fish pouches-170 grams (Get FREE tuna fish pouches starting Sunday. Find out how HERE)
1  package Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken (Find out how to get cheap Stove Top HERE)
3/4 cup water
1 cup shredded cheese (I've used mozzarella and cheddar)
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish (can use sweet relish instead)

Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Use small ice cream scoop to add 1/4-cup portions of tuna mixture to skillet.
  3. Flatten into patties with back of spatula. Cook 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning patties over after 3 minutes. 
  4. Enjoy!

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Chicken and Biscuits

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 Cup milk
1 Cup chicken cooked and diced
1 bag frozen mixed veggies
¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning
Pinch of salt and pepper
Pinch of garlic salt
1 can of Pillsbury Biscuits


1. Bake biscuits according to directions.

2. Mix all other ingredients and warm over med heat.

3. Top biscuits with gravy mix.

YUM!
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Tex-Mex Casserole

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained 1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cans Ranch Style Beans
1 can rotel
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 Bag Doritos (1/2 crushed)


TO PREPARE
Combine all ingredients, except chips and cheese. Place in 13 x 9 casserole dish, layer ingredients starting with crushed chips, meat mix, then cheese. Repeat until meat mixture is gone and finish with cheese. Only crush chips as using, keeping remainder to have with meal. Bake 30-45 min at 350.

Recipe from my TRUE TEXAN FRIEND: Niki

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Target 2/28 - 3/6

What's FREE?

GE Reveal Light Bulbs $2.00 (4 pack)
use the $1.50/1 GE Reveal Light Bulb Target coupon here
and the $1/2 GE coupon here
Final Price: FREE

Gillette 8 oz Body Wash $1.99
use the $4/2 Gillette Body Washes or Deodorants coupon from 2/21 P&G
Final Price: 2 FREE
*this deal will be good until the coupon expires 3/31, because $1.99 is the normal price!

Get a $5 Gift Card wyb 2 of the Following




Tide Laundry Detergent $9.99 (75 oz)
use the $.35/1 Tide coupon from 2/7 P&G
and the B1 Tide Detergent G1 Free Tide Stain Release Duo Pac, Liquid, Powder or "Limited Time Offer Pack" from 2/7 P&G
Final Price: $7.14 for 75 oz detergent and a free item

Bounty Basic Paper Towels $10.99 (12 pack)
use the $.25/1 Bounty coupon from 2/7 P&G
Final Price: $8.24

Pampers Big Pack Diapers $19.99
use the $2/1 Pampers Cruisers coupon from 2/21 P&G
Final Price: $15.49

Charmin Toilet Paper $14.99 (16 pack mega or 30 pack big-roll)
use the $.25/1 Charmin coupon from 2/7 P&G
Final Price: $12.24

Olay Total Effects Moisturizer $18.99
use the $1/1 Olay coupon from 2/14 RP
Final Price: $15.49

Buy 4 Kashi Snacks at $2.59, Get 1 Free

Coupons to Match
$1.50/2 Kashi TLC Bars here
$1.50/1 Kashi Heart to Heart here

Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Kashi TLC Bars and 2 Kashi Crackers for $10.36, plus choose a Free Kashi item
use 2 $1.50/1 Kashi Crackers coupons
and use 1 $1.50/2 TLC Bars coupon
Final Price: $5.86, or $1.17 each

Other Deals This Week

Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal $2.88 (this is not listed as part of the B1G1 deal)
use the $1.50/1 Kashi Heart to Heart coupon here (this is the same as the cracker coupon)
Final Price: $1.38

Single Serve Pizza: California Pizza Kitchen or Digiorno $2.50
use the $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price: $1.50

California Pizza Kitchen 9"-12" $5.00
use the $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price: $4.00

Sweet Tarts Jelly Beans $1.99
use the $1/2 Wonka Jelly Beans coupon here
Final Price: $1.49 ea

Satin Care Shaving Gel $1.89
use the $.55/1 Satin Care coupon from 2/7 PG
Final Price: $1.34

Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant $3.29
use the $2/1 coupon here
Final Price: $1.29


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How to get Post Cereal Coupons

I was so bummed there were no Post cereal coupons in my insert today (even though they were listed in the Sunday Coupon Preview, here in Idaho, we didn't get them)! I was hoping to get some, because I'm pretty certain there will be a rockin Post Cereal sale in March, just like there was last March.

  • We know many other regions got this coupon.
  • We also know that there is a catalina running through March 21st (get a $3.00 catalina wyb 4 boxes, or get a $4.00 catalina wyb 5 or more boxes)
  • We are hoping for a fab sale to match with this coupon and catalina deal to get some super cheap cereal.

Last year, I purchased 60 boxes of Post Cereal. Most if it was Honey Bunches of Oats. The ONE cereal that EVERYONE in my family LOVES. I didn't buy enough. I want to buy enough THIS time, that will last me until I can get it for less than $.50 a box again.

So what am I going to do? That's right, I'm going to head to eBay (well, I already did). There are a few things to consider:
  • We obviously can't guarantee that the fabulous sale will run the exact same time as the catalina does (like last year). Although it seems they like to do these simultaneously to push a lot of product.
  • The coupons I want don't expire until 4/11
  • This cereal is a popular "staple" in my home. I'm willing to take the risk right now to purchase a lot of coupons at a cheap price (rather than wait until the sale is on and the prices go up... case in point: the $3/5 Quaker coupons). I found a set of 20 for $1.00 (buy it now), and the shipping was $.99. The seller had more than 10 sets available. And for additional sets, the shipping was $.39 for each additional set I added to my order.
  • Even if the stars don't align and this sale isn't as fab as it was last year, I'll still use these coupons. BECAUSE this is something my family will use.
Haven't done eBay before? Feel free to read my (lengthy) tutorial called eBay 101. Also, if you appreciate our free website, we certainly wouldn't mind if you come to our site to click through to eBay. It's just one small thing you can do to keep us up and running! :)

There are two different ways to shop eBay through our site. The easiest is just to click on the links we provide when we're talking about a specific coupon. Like this link for the $1.00/2 Post Cereal Coupons on eBay.

OR just go to the eBay toolbar...



So how many coupons are you going to get? Are you going to purchase now, or are you going to wait until a sale is official? Anyone want to guess how many coupons I purchased?


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$20 Coupon Booklet for Albertsons Preferred Card Holders


I found this website called MakeItEasyTakeItEasy.com on the back of the 3/3 Albertsons ad and decided to check it out. After clicking around for a bit, I found the page where you can sign up to get a booklet of $20.00 worth of coupons mailed to you!

Simply fill out the form with your name, address, and preferred card number and then wait for 2-3 weeks for your coupon book (limit 1 per person or household).

You can see what brands are included in this booklet here.

Are you one of those people who can't find their preferred card and just gives the cashier your phone number instead? Just find a receipt and you'll see your preferred card number at the top!

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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for $.10 a box!!

I'm so excited to share this deal that starts 3/3 at Ablertsons!!!
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for a buck!



Back in my precoupon days, getting a box of Fruit Snacks for a dollar was pretty dang awesome! Well, let's say it, even today it is awesome!

It gets better - if you recall, there is a CATALINA DEAL running on these!
When you buy FIVE,
you get a catalina (store voucher) for $3.50!!
So now it's like you've paid only
$1.50 for FIVE boxes!
(Yep, that's $.30 a box!)
We like hot sales, and we like coupons, but we LOVE when we combine the two!

We warned you last night to hurry and print the Betty Crocker Fruit Snack coupons at coupons.com (these are gone now). Be sure you also go to Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Box Tops for Education, and smartsource. And remember that you can print each coupon TWICE per computer! (do note that the coupons all read DO NOT DOUBLE OR TRIPLE)Many, if not all of these sites will update (or reset) on Monday, so be sure to print some today, and then come back on 3/1 to print them again!

SCENARIO
BUY: (5) boxes of Fruit Snacks, Roll Ups, Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Gushers at $1.00 each
USE: (2) $.50/2 internet printable coupons (listed above)
OOP: $4.00 (plus tax)
RECEIVE: $3.50 catalina
Like paying $.50 for 5 boxes of fruit snacks!

Then DO IT AGAIN! The second time, you will use your catalina to reduce your OOP to $.50 for 5 boxes of Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks! (And remember you'll get ANOTHER catalina!)

And remember that this sale doesn't start until Wednesday!

These are great to have on hand to bribe your children to get their jobs done (works wonders for me!), use when your child has the "snack" at their basketball game (or what ever sport your kidlet is in right now), send with your preschooler on his/her snack day, keep in your car for when the little ones get cranky while you're driving around...

What are you going to do with your stockpile of dirt cheap fruit snacks?

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Walgreens 2/28-3/6

 
New to coupon shopping Walgreens? Start HERE:


Freebies/Moneymakers:

Reach Floss 55 yards $1.79
Use $1/1 printable -Must register or $1/1 RP-1/3 -Did not get locally
Stack with in-ad coupon for $.99 Reach Floss
Final price FREE They may have to adjust the price of the floss up to $1 to get the coupon to scan

Accu-chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
Get $5 RR
Submit $14.99 Mail in Rebate found in box
Final price $5 MONEYMAKER


Register Reward Deals:

Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste $2.99
Use $.75/1 SS-2/21 
Get $2 RR
Final price $.24 This is my personal price point for toothpaste. I won't pay over a quarter!

All Aveeno Skin Care 20% off
Get $3 RR when you buy 2
Final price varies
Scenario:
Buy 2 Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Pump Cleansers 6oz  $5.83 each
Get $3 RR
Final price $4.66 or $2.33 each Great deal on these! Currently $7.27 each at Walmart.

Schick Intuition or Quattro Razors $8.99
Use $4/1 SS-2/28
Get $3 RR
Final price $1.99 Can often get razors free, but not a bad price if you need one.

Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets 20 loads 2/$9
Use BOGO Free RP-2/21
Get $1 RR when you buy 2
Final price $3.50/2 or $1.75 each Great price to try these out!

Tylenol Cold 20-24 ct or Children's Tylenol plus Cold products $4.99 
Buy 2
Use $3/2 RP-2/7 or $2/1
Tylenol Cold, or $3/2 Children's Tylenol plus Cold RP-2/28
Get $5 RR
Final price as low as $.98/2 or $.49 each
Awesome price on these!! They average $5-8 @ Walmart.


In-ad Coupons:
 
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal 28 ct $44.99
Use $10/1 PG-2/7
Stack with $10/1 In-ad Coupon
Final price $24.99  Walmart sells the 14 ct for $34, so double the amount for $10 less is always good!

Nivea Lip Care $.99 with In-ad coupon
Stack with BOGO RP-2/7  Did not get locally
Final price $.99/2 or $.49 each  Good price even w/out the MQ. Usually around $2.50 each @ Walmart.

Starbucks Frappuccino 4/$5 with In-ad coupon Not required to purchase 4 to get sale price
Stack with $1/1 printable
Final price $.25

Lindsay Olives $.99 with In-ad coupon
Stack with $1/2 printable
Final price $.98/2 or $.49 each Cheaper than store brand at Walmart and Albertsons.

Aleve Pain Relief 200 ct $15.29 
Stack with $5/1 In-ad coupon
Final price $8.29 Excellent price! Walmart sells the 100 ct for $9.46. You get 2x as much and STILL pay less!


Other Deals:

Right Guard Deodorant BOGO Free
Buy 2 Right Guard Sport 3-D Odor Defense $2.99 each
Final price $.99 for both or $.50 each  Look for certain varieties on clearance for $2.19 to sweeten the deal!

Formula 409, 32 oz $1.99 
Use $1/1 SS-1/17
Final price $.99  Great price. Normally around $3.50 a bottle.


Month-long Register Reward Deals:

Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil
Get $5 RR when you spend $15 or 
Get $10 RR when you spend $20
Buy 4 Dayquil or Nyquil 20 ct or liquid 10 oz $5
Buy 2 Puffs facial tissue
Use 4 $2/1 PG-1/17
Use 2 Buy 2 Vicks Products get Puffs for Free PG-2/7
Get $10 RR
Final price: $2 for everything or $.33 each Awesome price on these!

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New Candy Coupons

The coupons at {coupons.com} are changing! I just spotted two new candy coupons.
These do not expire until 4/4/10!



Make sure you print your favorites before the reset! They will either go away or you will be able to print them two more times in a few days and have twice as many coupons!

Plus I am printing the Bertolli Frozen Meal coupon. They are part of the Chill Deal. We just do not know the price yet. I love these meals! They are easy and yummy!
Oooo and they do not expire until 5/22/10!



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Friday, February 26, 2010

Smiths 2/24 - 3/2

I am out of town and have been WAY busier than I expected, so this week I am am sending you to the printable shopping list here to check out the deals at Smith's. To me, it looks like a pretty slow week. A lot of the 5 star deals are on Kroger brand items that are almost always on sale.

There is one promo this week: Buy 4 selected Kellogg's or Keebler Items for $2.50 ea. and Receive 2 Free Gallons of Milk. There are some decent deals in this promo:

Kelloggs Frosted Flakes or Frosted Mini Wheats $2.50
use the $1.50/2 Frosted Flakes or Frosted Mini Wheats coupon here
Final Price: $1.75 ea

Kelloggs Nutri Grain Bars $2.50
use the $1/2 Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars coupon from 2/7 RP
Final Price: $2.00 ea

By themselves, these are not stock up prices. But with the free milk, the deal is better!

Thanks PYP!


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ALBERTSONS SUNDAY AD PREVIEW!

READY TO GET YOUR FAB ON
AT ALBERTSONS?

*Don't miss the deals from our Albertsons PREVIEW
*Be sure to see our first Albertsons Double Ideas post
*New to Doubling at Albertsons? Read Albertsons Doubles 101
*New to couponing? Read Couponing 101
*Remember when printing coupons - you can print twice per computer!



Why are we excited???
The Doubles Last for 7 DAYS!
(2/28-3/6)


We are excited about the new promotion starting Sunday!

CHILL DEAL!
(It runs through March 9th)



Purchase 10 participating items,
and receive a $10.00 catalina to use on your next order!




COUPON MATCH-UPS:








































OTHER ITEMS LISTED:
(the second price shown is after you factor in catalina savings)

  • Ore-Ida French Fries, Hash Browns, or Tater Tots $2.99/$1.99
  • Aunt Jemima Great Start Entree $1.49/$.49
  • Aunt Jemima Waffles $1.69/$.69
  • Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread or Texas Toast $2.79/$1.79
  • Dreyer's Fruit Bars $2.99/$1.99
  • Klondike Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches $2.99/$1.99
  • Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream (1 pint) $2.99/$1.99
  • Hungry-Man Dinner $2.49/$1.49
  • Tombstone Pizza $2.99/$1.99


SCENARIOS
We've come up with 5 different transactions you could do with this sale. Remember that most stores will allow you to do 3 transactions in a row. Also remember that you can use the *catalina* that prints on your next transaction. This is how you're going to save loads of moolah!!




TRANSACTION #1
BUY:
(8) Orchard Juice $1.29
(2) Bagel Bites $1.99
=$14.30
USE:

(2) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(2) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons
SAVE: $4 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with Doubles
OOP: 7.30
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction



TRANSACTION #2

BUY:

(8) Orchard Juice $1.29
(2) Boca $2.99
= $16.30
USE:

(2) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(1) $1/2 Boca Burgers from Sears SS 1/3
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons
SAVE: $3 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with Doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $.30
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction



TRANSACTION #3

BUY:

(1) Bagel Bites $1.99
(2) Ore-Ida Steam and Mash $2.99
(3) Dreyers $2.99
(4) Old Orchard Juices $1.29
=$22.01
USE:

(1) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(2) $1/1 Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash (must sign-up)
(3) $1/1 Dreyers SS 1/31
(1) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons
SAVE: $7 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $2.01
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction






TRANSACTION #4

BUY:
(2) Jose Ole $3.99
(4) Smart ones $2.49
(3) Red Baron Single Serve $3.49
(1) Bagel Bites $1.99
=28.41
USE:




(2) $1.00/1 any Jose Ole
(1) Flatbread FREE with purchase any (3) Smart Ones SS-1/17 (save $2.49)
(3) $.75/1 any Red Baron Singles Product from SS 1/17 DND
(1) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons
SAVE: $8.49 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $6.92
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction






TRANSACTION #5
BUY:

(4) Old Orchard Juices $1.29
(4) Aunt Jemima $1.49
(2) Bagel Bites $1.99


=15.01



USE:

(1) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(2) $1/1 Bagel Bites (must sign up)
SAVE: $3 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina
OOP: -$.99!!



Get $10 catalina coupons to use on next trip



Now you will not get paid to shop so with this scenario you will have to either buy other products or use your your catalina coupon in a different transaction!

The possibilities are endless!
What would you do for your 6th transaction?


Here are some eBay links if you're interested in stocking up (remember the double coupons and sale go through the end of the week!).

$1/1 Dreyer's Ice Cream from SS 1/31

Various Smart Ones Coupons

$1/1 any Jose Ole Product (insert coupon Idaho did not get)







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