ATTN Friends with Kids: Go HERE to see how you can get Juicy Juice for .50 at Target this week! Thanks, MY Frugal Adventures, for this great deal...I've already printed my coupons.
And, don't forget, if you use reusable bags at Target, they credit you .05 each!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Recycled Dinner - Chicken Alfredo w/ Broccoli
Last night we had aanother recycled dinner...here's the breakdown of how it went.
Heartland Mickey and Friends Whole Grain Pasta: clearanced at WalMart from the remodel .50
2 Leftover chicken breasts (cooked with a sweet basil rub) from Sundays dinner, Shredded: free
2 1/2 jars of Alfredo sauce from the fridge: free
Milk to thin the sauce: .10
Sprinkle of shredded parm cheese leftover from spin/art dip: free
1 box Immunity Blend veggies (our favorite): .67 (sale + MQ)
This dinner cost us app. $1.27 and we have leftovers for today's lunch!
Also, all of these items were pulled from out pantry or freezer, helping us to stick to January's eat from the pantry challenge!
Heartland Mickey and Friends Whole Grain Pasta: clearanced at WalMart from the remodel .50
2 Leftover chicken breasts (cooked with a sweet basil rub) from Sundays dinner, Shredded: free
2 1/2 jars of Alfredo sauce from the fridge: free
Milk to thin the sauce: .10
Sprinkle of shredded parm cheese leftover from spin/art dip: free
1 box Immunity Blend veggies (our favorite): .67 (sale + MQ)
This dinner cost us app. $1.27 and we have leftovers for today's lunch!
Also, all of these items were pulled from out pantry or freezer, helping us to stick to January's eat from the pantry challenge!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Get Motivated Monday
Hello, Friends!
Two things this week...one for you and one for others.
1. Start a journal:
It can be funny things your kids say, prayers, quotes, sermon notes, random thoughts...whatever.
Take time once a week to document your life in some tangible way.
2. Clean out your medicine cabinet and stash of toiletries:
Pitch anything expired.
Give away anything unopened that you will not use before its expiration (think food pantry, pregnancy center, battered women's shelter, etc.)
Neatly store your like items (ie. toothpaste together) and make room for new deals in 2010!
Two things this week...one for you and one for others.
1. Start a journal:
It can be funny things your kids say, prayers, quotes, sermon notes, random thoughts...whatever.
Take time once a week to document your life in some tangible way.
2. Clean out your medicine cabinet and stash of toiletries:
Pitch anything expired.
Give away anything unopened that you will not use before its expiration (think food pantry, pregnancy center, battered women's shelter, etc.)
Neatly store your like items (ie. toothpaste together) and make room for new deals in 2010!
Meal Plan Monday
A new feature of this blog in 2010 is Meal Plan Monday. I realize that most of you know that I meal plan monthly, but to keep me accountable and give you ideas, I will post our meals weekly.
DINNERS
Monday? Leftover chicken breast with whole grain pasta and alfredo sauce + Steamed broccoli
Tuesday? Meatloaf + Cheddar potatoes (boxed) + Frozen corn
Wednesday? Crockpot smoked sausage, potatoes, green beans with cheddar cheese
Thursday? Hamburger helper + Applesauce
Friday? Frozen pizza + Brownies
Saturday? Tacquitos + Chips and salsa
Sunday? Swiss steak + Mashed potatoes + Frozen corn
LUNCH OPTIONS
Leftovers!
PB & J
Lunchmeat/Tuna Sandwiches
Ramen Noodles
Mac & Cheese
Canned Soup
BREAKFAST OPTIONS
Cereal
Poptarts
Eggs
Oatmeal
Pancakes
Sunday, January 3, 2010
FREE items with today's coupons!
See this post on how many FREE items that you can get by using coupons from today's paper (including Buddies Soap)! Thanks, My Frugal Adventures, for the reminders on FREE stuff!!!
CVS Deals
Here are some of the great deals that I see at CVS this week:Aquafina 12-pack bottles - $2.49 each
ECBs Earned: $1.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: $1.49
Colgate Total/MaxFresh/MaxWhite - 2 for $5.00
Use $.75 off coupon from 1/3 SmartSource
ECBs Earned: $2.00 when you buy 2
Final Price: $.75 each
GE Energy Smart Lightbulbs - $2.99
Use $1.00 off coupon from 11/22 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: FREE
Nivea Body Wash/Lip Care/Lotion - prices start at $3.99 each
$2.00 off lotion coupon from 1/3 RedPlum insert
$5.00 off 2 lotion coupon from 1/3 RedPlum insert
Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE lip care coupon from 1/3 RedPlum insert
ECBs Earned: $5.00 when you buy $10.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: REALLY GOOD
Oust Spray - $3.99 each
Use $3.99 off 2 (BOGO)coupon from 1/3 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $3.00 (limit 6)
Final Price: MONEY MAKER
Other Things Worth Mentioning
All Detergent - $3.99 each
Use $2.00 off coupon from 12/6 or 1/3 RedPlum insert
Final Price: $1.99 each
Really Good Transaction #1 - Make $2!!!
Buy 2 Oust sprays - $7.98 ($3.99 each)
Use $3.99 off 2 coupon from 1/3 SmartSource insert
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $3.99 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $6.00
DON'T FORGET YOUR GREEN BAG TAG!!!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year - Hope Style (top Ten)
Happy 2010!!!
This year, I hope to:
1. Pray harder and for others - start a journal.
2. Pay off our car payments and snowball that money to student loans.
3. Have a family game night once a week and ENJOY IT!
4. Lose 20 pounds by eating less and moving more.
5. Go to Disney World (debt-free) with the 2 best kids in the world!
6. Stay more organized, overall.
7. Have once a month date nights with my man...who I still want to love when the kids are gone.
8. Say "no" more often (and lose the guilt over doing so.)
9. Eat out less.
10. Be less wasteful - start recycling more.
I am attempting to be realistic about these goals and want to make this the best decade ever! Here's to a great year!!!
This year, I hope to:
1. Pray harder and for others - start a journal.
2. Pay off our car payments and snowball that money to student loans.
3. Have a family game night once a week and ENJOY IT!
4. Lose 20 pounds by eating less and moving more.
5. Go to Disney World (debt-free) with the 2 best kids in the world!
6. Stay more organized, overall.
7. Have once a month date nights with my man...who I still want to love when the kids are gone.
8. Say "no" more often (and lose the guilt over doing so.)
9. Eat out less.
10. Be less wasteful - start recycling more.
I am attempting to be realistic about these goals and want to make this the best decade ever! Here's to a great year!!!
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