tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25805243732347610832024-03-05T10:01:55.794-05:00Confessions of a Working MommaWelcome to a real working mommas world. It's not just about juggling the 9-5, the kids, the hubby and life. It's about living. My goal is to be a voice and place for working momma out there. So here we go...Mackey Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259924119319749937noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-53084624507579206682021-10-21T18:27:00.001-04:002021-10-21T18:27:04.351-04:00My view on cloth diapers - June 2012<div>
Okay so I am a working momma, and I get asked ALL the time if I think Cloth Diapers are worth it as a working momma. Well, honestly, I first thought is does my working really matter regarding if it is "worth" it or not?<br />
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<i>I switched to cloth diapers when Miss Sassy was about 18 months old <span style="color: red;">(she is now 5)</span></i><i>. I was not one of those moms who had it all together right before she was born. I did not get our life under control till about the time she turned one. Thus, is when I started looking into cloth diapering. Daddy was not sold on the original idea. So the first purchase I made was for 6 one size Bum Genesis diapers and 1 diaper cover and 6 prefolds. This was the trial run for us. I loved them, Daddy not so much. However, he humored me so we went ahead and purchased more one size Bum Genesis diapers and more covers and prefolds. We now have a large collection. So people ask me why I did the extra expensive bum genesis.... 1) easier to make the transition from disposable to cloth, 2) when you start late like I did and are planning on having more kids, it's turns out to be a great buy. </i></div>
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<i>So Daddy was home with Sassy the other day since they both were not feeling well. If Daddy is home by himself he typically still uses disposables since he doesn't want to be bothered by the hassle of cloth. I just about fell over when I got home from work and noticed that Sassy was in a cloth diaper, interesting I thought. Then I went up to her bathroom and there was the pile of cloth diapers waiting for me to handle. I know some people would not welcome this with the smile that I did. But to me it meant that Daddy has finally come around to my thinking and sees the logic in using the cloth diapers and will now do it with out being reminded or asked. </i><br />
<br />Okay now fast forward 3 and a half years. Baby #2 Little Miss has come along and we are still using the same cloth diapers on her that I did on Miss Sassy. Daddy is STILL not a fan. He STILL leaves them piled in the bathroom for me to handle if he changes a diaper!! But I'm okay with that. I have added to our statsh some and recently purchased some trainers from a friend of mine to try out. But God honest truth. I TOTALLY believe that cloth diapers have saved us a small fortune!! It only truly adds an extra 2 loads to my laundry a week. I wash on Sundays and Wednesdays<i>.</i> I don't think thats a big deal compared to the price of diapers today! <i></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So Yes, I believe that even as a WORKING MOMMA cloth diapers are TOTALLY WORTH IT!! </span></i></div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-87488928517820644952021-10-21T18:26:00.000-04:002021-10-21T18:26:02.563-04:00Update.... Feb 2013So about a year ago, I claimed I was back and I was going to pick up where I left off with this blog.... Well then life happened, Miss Sassy began acting out and our world went into a downward spiral. Now a year later, I feel like I have finally come out of the darkness. It was a rough year, she has been diagnosised with ADHD, anxitey and has some autisitic tendencencies. We had to quickly pull her from her daycare or she would have been kicked out, she placed in her a daycare that she had been a couple of year prior temporallity and then she started kindergarten and went to yet another new "daycare" that is just for school age kids. Well since September, we have started to come out of the darkness the start of school and her new "daycare" we have seen great strides and she is becoming the little girl that we love and brings us so much joy. We definately have our "flare ups" but I feel like we are getting better everyday. With that all being said, I am going to try to make a go at this again. It is still something that is pressing in my heart to give a voice to us "working moms" in the blog world. And by working I don't mean working the "blog" I mean outside the home, in addition to the blog, and kids, etc. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-14947378424829186402012-08-26T17:18:00.000-04:002012-08-26T17:18:25.916-04:00Make Breakfast Fun....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For some moms the end of August means that you need to get back into the school routine, getting the kids up early and feeding them breakfast at an early hour so they are not starving in the middle of the day. This is where I think most working moms have this down and almost never get out of habit (with the exception of vacation). For us (atleast me, anyway) it's a school morning every morning. The girls are in daycare which is what we call school here in this house. So we try to make breakfast fun. One of my favorite things is homemade pancakes. I make 4x batch and then freeze them, for quick easy breakfasts. Recipe coming soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh in case you are wondering, yes they are chocolate chip purple pancakes!</span> </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-28432230058884612202012-06-24T09:27:00.000-04:002012-06-24T09:27:36.727-04:00Well, you know how they say when it rains it pours.... Well it's been pouring for my family since the end of March. Hence, my absense after my big announcement. Both DD have been diagnosised with chronic medical illnesses, one is medical, the other is a mental health issue. Well needless to say its been a whirlwind of doctors, discussions, decisions, and more disscussions, and then even more decisions. There have been many nights that have been spent crying but I keep trusting in the Lord my God. I recent song has really hit home for me in the last couple of months has been Blessing by Laura Story. <br />
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Are Your mercies in disguise?" </div>
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I promise you that I will be back it may take me a couple more weeks to get everything together to be able to pick up this project. But God has really put it on my heart to do this and be a voice for moms and women like me. </div>
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Well after a LONG LONG vacation, and a new outlook on life and blogging, I'm back. I'm back with a renewed spirit and dedicaton to showing you me and my families lifestyle. We will be talking about working outside the home, the kids, the hubby, crafts, saving money and whatever else should spark my interest. I will have lots of things coming up over the next couple of weeks. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-76303450041566441302009-05-26T14:00:00.000-04:002009-05-26T13:53:41.896-04:00Memorial Day Shopping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwTFIMS1k_wzF7DCBped_5zCM-RCp-VDGrk9BYWf6oHdFR6siHggVOL7LFu-NOCjxqVT3YUF94cnSRNyUhlVAAoX1D2FJVBTbI8GPgk7ShyZhqxMItH-z_G1n3EQD3YTZbqO5Ky9YQvE/s1600-h/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336631383822516098" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwTFIMS1k_wzF7DCBped_5zCM-RCp-VDGrk9BYWf6oHdFR6siHggVOL7LFu-NOCjxqVT3YUF94cnSRNyUhlVAAoX1D2FJVBTbI8GPgk7ShyZhqxMItH-z_G1n3EQD3YTZbqO5Ky9YQvE/s400/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />As some of you have been reading, I was in charge of purchasing all of the food to feed 11 people 5 meals and snacks over the course of 3 days. Here is how I did. Also head over to the <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekly-shopping-trip_25.html">Grocery Cart Challenge </a>and see how Gayle and the others did this week.<br /><br /><strong>Pathmark</strong><br />2 Utz Pretzels 6.00 (sale -$1.00) 5.00<br />2 Hunts Ketchup 3.38 (sale -$1.84) 1.54<br />2 Mustards 3.00 (sale -$1.46) 1.54<br />Lays Chips 3.99 (sale -$1.49) 2.50<br />2 Large Lipton Ice Tea Mix 16.00 (-$6.04 sale -$1.00 MFR coupon) 8.96<br />2 Country Time Lemonade Mix 6.00 (-$2.00 sale) 4.00<br />8pk Bounty Basic Paper Towels 7.50 (-$1.62 sale -$1.00 MFR coupon) 4.88<br />Aluminum Foil 1.39 (-$0.62 sale) 0.77<br />2 Trash Bags 2.00 (-$0.46 sale) 1.54<br />3 Softsoap 8.40 (-$6.09 sale -$1.00 MFR coupon) 1.31<br />3 Strip Steaks 38.66 (-$19.68 sale) 18.98<br />Total before Savings 96.32<br /><strong>Total OOP 51.02</strong><br /><br /><strong>Target</strong><br />2 Jet Puffed Marshmallows 2.04 ( 2 -$1 Target coupon 1/1) 0.04<br />2 Graham Crackers 6.58 (-$1.58 sale) 5.00<br />Total before Savings 8.62<br />Employee Discount -10% = 0.50<br /><strong>Total OOP 4.54</strong><br /><br /><strong>Target Trip 2</strong><br />4 - 6pk Hershey's Chocolate Bars 12.76<br />2 Graham Crackers 5.08 -$2 MFR = 3.08<br />Wheat Thins 2.04<br />Wheat Thins 2.04 - $1 MFR -$1 Target 1/2= 0.54<br />Triscuits 2.04<br />Triscuits 2.04<br />2 Kraft Dressing 3.98 -(2) $1 MFR 1/1 -$1 Target 1/2 = 0.98<br />Hellmans 1.99<br />3 Jet Puff Marshmallow 3.06<br />3 Folgers Coffee 12.57 -5.07 sale = 7.50<br />Total before Saving 47.60<br />Employee Discount -10% = 3.61<br /><strong>Total OOP 32.43</strong><br /><br /><strong>Weis </strong><br />2 -12pk Hamburger Rolls 2.70 -0.20 sale = 2.50<br />1 - 12pk Hot Dog Rolls 1.35 -0.10 = 1.25<br />Glad Gallon Bags 2.89<br />Glad Sandwich Bags 1.79<br />Hefty Gallon Bags 3.49 -$1 MFR = 2.49<br />4pk Angel Soft Toliet Paper 2.85<br />Baked Lays Potato Chips 3.49 -$1MFR = 2.49<br />1 Cantaloupe 2.99 -0.49 sale = 2.50<br />1 Honeydew 2.00<br />2 # Carrots 1.99<br />2 Coffee Creamers 3.00<br />2 Hatfield Hotdogs 6.58 BOGO = 3.29<br />2-2# Hatfield Bacon 9.98 BOGO = 4.99<br />Total Savings 11.07<br /><strong>Total OOP 34.03</strong><br /><br /><strong>Wegmans</strong><br />Mini Whole Wheat Pitas 1.79<br />4 Block Cheese 7.96<br />5 OJ Concentrate 7.45<br />Case Water 3.99<br />20 Hamburger Patties 12.76<br />20 slice of Ham 5.03<br />6 slices of Provolone Cheese 0.95<br />24 slices of Turkey 8.09<br />Bananas 1.26<br />Pineapple 5.99<br />Romanie Lettuce 3.69<br />Tomato on the Vine 3.52<br />Onion 1.98<br />Honeydew 3.99<br />Apples 3.69<br />Celery 2.49<br />Grapes 2.99<br />2 Strawberries 3.00<br /><strong>TOTAL OOP 80.46<br /><br />Giant</strong><br />3 FF Gallon Milk 8.46<br />1 Whole Gallon Milk 3.09<br />2 18 ct Eggs 3.18<br />2 Club Rolls 5.98 -1.98 sale = 4.00<br />Tissues .99<br />Relish 1.39 -0.39 sale = 1.00<br />Bread .99<br /><strong>Total OOP 21.71</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>TOTAL FOOD COST FOR WEEKEND 224.19!!!</strong><br /><br /><strong>THIS IS A COST OF $20 PER PERSON FOR THE WEEKEND!!! </strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-57793418582106223362009-05-22T14:10:00.000-04:002009-05-26T13:58:07.282-04:00Weekly Shopping 5/25<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHbs6yDT5LhTxy1FHD_Pf7QsJorF75zZsnln9eFI_Lp65R65EJtGBKrUqZd5yFNFmcQmy0A-TdmnZ5v1swOrUP-cM6-FXA_oLmoawBRG85S1_du6VHbUvSl8UY0PhXLR4UKIsHnPCTRM/s1600-h/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340192859393120146" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHbs6yDT5LhTxy1FHD_Pf7QsJorF75zZsnln9eFI_Lp65R65EJtGBKrUqZd5yFNFmcQmy0A-TdmnZ5v1swOrUP-cM6-FXA_oLmoawBRG85S1_du6VHbUvSl8UY0PhXLR4UKIsHnPCTRM/s400/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So we are back from our fabulous family vacation. Have you ever come home from vacation and needed one to rest from it. That's how I feel. I did some shopping before we left and then picked up some other things when I got back. Also check out <a href="http://journeytowardsgreenliving.blogspot.com/2009/05/memorial-day-shopping.html">HERE </a>to see how I did buying all the food for 11 people. Then head over to the <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekly-shopping-trip_25.html">Grocery Cart Challenge </a>and see how Gayle and the others did this week.<br /><br /><strong>Giant</strong><br />9 Box of Jello 6.75 -0.36 sale -(3) $1 MFR -(3) $1 doubler = 0.39<br />6 Pk of ready Jello 16.14 - 1.14 -(3) $1MFR -(1) $1 doubler = 11.00<br />10 Powerade 10.90 - 0.90 sale = 10.00<br />Organic Hummus 3.59 - 1.00 MFR =2.59 - should have rang up 2.50 to start So refunded my total cost (So FREE!! plus $1)<br />Hummus 2.99- 0.49 sale - 1.00 MFR= 1.50<br />2 Breyers Ice Cream 8.98 - 3.80 sale -$1 MFR = 4.18<br />-5/50 coupon (bought stuff in this trip for vacation)<br /><strong>TOTAL OOP 21.07</strong><br /><br /><strong>Target </strong><br />22 pk Frito Lay Snack Packs 6.99<br />3 Quaker Granola Bars 6.00<br />15 pk Gatorade 8.99<br />Jif PB 4.54<br />Gallon Whole Milk 3.34<br />Gallon 1% Milk 3.09<br />Creamer 2.69<br />Trash Bags 4.88<br />-10% Employee Discount<br /><strong>Total OOP 36.47</strong><br /><br /><strong>Total OOP 57.54</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-41440485454113111962009-05-18T09:00:00.002-04:002009-05-19T14:11:39.841-04:00Weekly Grocery Shopping 5-16-09<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeGi1SA3Ou2LORLObmQ6rEf3l1kIKmW-He-wnsXTpA23oOiyZ-1R2Ws4mege_RJMTrrM8HzF-UvvDhmqTfIYYrSViQZBzYhJD4KW-AgCOcAGfGqpFfY92JNT0X6Zb5uQ4xKoh7GJnhkk/s1600-h/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336618596880565042" style="WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeGi1SA3Ou2LORLObmQ6rEf3l1kIKmW-He-wnsXTpA23oOiyZ-1R2Ws4mege_RJMTrrM8HzF-UvvDhmqTfIYYrSViQZBzYhJD4KW-AgCOcAGfGqpFfY92JNT0X6Zb5uQ4xKoh7GJnhkk/s400/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmFHOcT2QX9Jp2frZTPJNdw1x9n2BdZtihNVXUMXqj0mBTmSvxhSc2Xih5ayPtvvMyyBmOyAkcA7bluVpJlFQ41U8qxtYH8rHqaHEvcLB4LyjveHf-boRHAenu8xc1TBvss8NTOhiRm0/s1600-h/5-16-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336618602422592306" style="WIDTH: 367px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmFHOcT2QX9Jp2frZTPJNdw1x9n2BdZtihNVXUMXqj0mBTmSvxhSc2Xih5ayPtvvMyyBmOyAkcA7bluVpJlFQ41U8qxtYH8rHqaHEvcLB4LyjveHf-boRHAenu8xc1TBvss8NTOhiRm0/s400/5-16-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I didn't do to bad this week. Really didn't need a whole lot since we are leaving for vacation on Friday. I am in charge of gathering all of the food this week to feed 11 people (2 teen boys and 3 grown men that eat like teenagers!) So check back next week and see how I do. <br /><br /><strong>Target</strong> <br />2 Flat Earth Chips 5.38 -$1 MFR 1/1 -$1 MFR 1/1 = 3.38<br />Smartfood Popcorn 3.33 -$1MFR -$1 Target = 1.33<br />Smartfood Popcorn 3.33 -$1 Target = 2.33<br />5 Quaker Rice Cakes 8.35 -(5) $1 Target 1/1 = 3.35<br />100 Calorie Snacks 2.04 -$1 MRF -$1 Target = 0.04<br />100 Calorie Snacks 2.04 -$1MFR -$1 Target = 0.04<br />3 Crystal Light 11.97 -$1 MFR -$2 MFR 1/2 -(3)$1 Target = 2.97<br />Whole Grain Goldfish 6.49<br />4 Lean Cuisines 10.66 -$2.66 sale = 8.00 (not pictured) <br />4 Kraft Natural Cheese 7.96 -(2) $1 MFR 1/2 -(2) $1 Target 1/2 = 3.96 (not pictured) <br />Triscuits 2.04 -$1 MFR -$1 Target 1/2 = 0.04<br />Wheat Thins 2.04 -$1 MFR = 1.04<br />2 Kraft Dressings 3.98 -(2)$1 MFR 1/1 -$1 Target 1/2 = 0.98<br /><strong>Total before coupons 69.61</strong><br /><strong>Employee Discount -10% = 3.40</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Total OOP 30.56</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Total Savings 39.05</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-44224684708491322412009-05-17T21:26:00.003-04:002009-05-17T21:48:35.517-04:00Meal Plan - Memorial Day Weekend Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvimM72o4SbSh9BrojiOXGE6wwKU66iiAsiiCtOtMD8e7fjUrUrBc4ppnwrpkY_HXab5pts8FEFqSDZsMtyVLokRHyDGw1ZaIULQNRdkV2UNqoIWFZdeZLXDUvFrf4PIvtUaI28KagMDY/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336631387262157010" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvimM72o4SbSh9BrojiOXGE6wwKU66iiAsiiCtOtMD8e7fjUrUrBc4ppnwrpkY_HXab5pts8FEFqSDZsMtyVLokRHyDGw1ZaIULQNRdkV2UNqoIWFZdeZLXDUvFrf4PIvtUaI28KagMDY/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is our meal plan for our family vacation. We are going with a total of 11 people. Thank god there is not anymore, because I am not sure I could handle it. I have agreed to do all the planning and all of the shopping for the major food. With everyone else pitching in and bringing personal food and snacks to share. To check out what other ladies are making for the holiday weekend, head over the <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">Organizing Junkie</a>. Check back next week, to see how the weekend went and how much I spent to feed all of these people.<br /><br />Friday - Dinner is on your own.<br />(We and my parents will be eating steaks on the grill, potatoes & Salad.)<br /><br />Saturday<br />Breakfast – Fruit cup, muffins, OJ, coffee, milk<br />Lunch – Sandwiches, chips, pretzels, snacks & drinks<br />Dinner – Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Rolls, Fruit, Snack and S’mores<br /><br />Sunday<br />Breakfast - Eggs, Bacon, Toast, OJ, Coffee, milk<br />Lunch – on your own<br />Dinner – In Town<br /><br />Monday<br />Breakfast – Cinnamon Buns, Cereal, OJ, Coffee, milk<br /><br /><strong>My Shopping List for the weekend:</strong><br />Fruit Cup – 2 lb Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Bananas, Honeydew, Pineapple<br />24 - Muffins - I am making one set and my mom is baking the other.<br />5 concentrate OJ (No Pulp)<br />Ruby Red - someone else bringing<br />3 cans of coffee (French Roast)<br />3 gallon of milk Fat Free<br />1 gallon of milk Whole<br /><br />Sandwiches - 12 Hoagie Rolls, 20 slices Turkey, 24 slices Ham, 10 slices American Cheese, 6 slices Provolone, 6 slices Swiss, Mayo & Mustard<br />2 – Chips (Baked – 1), 2 Pretzels, 1 case bottled water<br /><br />Salad – 3 pk of Romaine Lettuce, 2 lbs of carrots, 2 onion, radishes, lg stalk of celery, Tomatoes <br />13 hamburgers,hamburger rolls, hot dogs, hotdog rolls, Ketshup, Relish, Salad Dressing<br />Smores- 5 bags Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Chocolate Bars<br /><br />2 – 18ct eggs, 2 lbs bacon low sodium, 2 loaves of bread, pound butter, Grape Jelly, Salt & Pepper, Peanut Butter, Extra loaf plain white bread<br /><br />Monday Breakfast<br />2 – Dutch Oven Cinnamon Buns 1 with nuts 1 without nuts<br />Cereal – Bring your own<br /><br />Miscellaneous<br />Iced Tea, Raspberry Tea, Lemonade, Paper Towels – 6pk, Toilet Paper – 2, Hand soap -3, Dish soap, Hand towels, Aluminum Foil<br /><br />Snacks - Divided among all the families<br />Pretzels 4, BBQ chips 2, Sun chips 2, Baked Chips 2, Tortilla Chips 2, Salsa 2, Sour Cream, Mix for Veggie Dip, Peanut Butter Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Brownies, Raspberry barsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-10942287177134923232009-05-16T23:30:00.004-04:002009-05-17T21:49:24.128-04:00Meal Plan Monday 5/16/09<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIk7sN8ZXYkTO5SfHJUyMsDqyEX31UqIAC5b7t3gXiyZ7CIyknhvRWplDjtgU6OiDp2EG0AzBgHsyVw7aROZloH5LsL2ViYItXPwRnrfqk0WpyyPhjHW4ackGufFRF6g-WtXtmwe8nhk/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336630717916808738" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIk7sN8ZXYkTO5SfHJUyMsDqyEX31UqIAC5b7t3gXiyZ7CIyknhvRWplDjtgU6OiDp2EG0AzBgHsyVw7aROZloH5LsL2ViYItXPwRnrfqk0WpyyPhjHW4ackGufFRF6g-WtXtmwe8nhk/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So this week is the week before vacation, so you know what this means... it's crazy here. My to do list is longer than there are hours in the day. Daddy and I both have meeting on different nights this week plus, I have taken off a couple of extra days to pack, cook and get it all together. Here is the plan up until we leave for vacation. Check out <a href="http://journeytowardsgreenliving.blogspot.com/2009/05/meal-plan-memorial-day-weekend-edition.html">HERE </a>to see what we will be eating and feeding 11 people on vacation. To check out what other ladies are making for the holiday weekend, head over the <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">Organizing Junkie</a>.<br /><br />Monday: Soft Tacos with Beef, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream<br /><br />Tuesday: Eggplant Parm & Salad<br /><br />Wednesday: Super nachos made with refried beans, black beans, lettuce, tomato & sour cream<br /><br />Thursday: Steaks on the Grill, Sweet Potatoes & Salad<br /><br />Friday: Vacation<br /><br />Saturday: Vacation<br /><br />Sunday: VacationUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-75685401737114863582009-05-11T12:00:00.000-04:002009-05-11T12:00:00.410-04:00Weekly Shopping Trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPbZsMKzL2gG6_NaCidx8-nPeGJoNI_13hWRUKhoyn__8uPNWUtRWVJP5ROTj9zfkGkSX1TiQkOalf9-kjTG6pVLNawBJBGFN1aJaC0wgOLAzv1QoykgTpO2-7V3gM1eDpIal7-k4K5Q/s1600-h/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334300374666870370" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPbZsMKzL2gG6_NaCidx8-nPeGJoNI_13hWRUKhoyn__8uPNWUtRWVJP5ROTj9zfkGkSX1TiQkOalf9-kjTG6pVLNawBJBGFN1aJaC0wgOLAzv1QoykgTpO2-7V3gM1eDpIal7-k4K5Q/s400/3503777676_a190bb6c20_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So on Sunday Daddy surprised me by telling me that he didn't have to work all day and he was going to spend it with Sassy and I. I was very excited and then I realized he wanted to go grocery shopping with me and he wanted to change the menu for that night. Let me just say, I have a plan for a reason, I like, NO I love it! I need a plan to help me keep my sanity, but sometimes that is thrown out the window. Let me also say everytime Daddy comes with me to the store we ALWAYS end up over budget! No matter how hard I try. Also no pictures this week since Daddy helped unpack and put most of it away for I could stop him.<br /><br />So needless to say this week was no different. We did hit some really good deals at both Target and Pathmark, but I am still $37 over budget and I was just informed that we are almost out of soda, so I guess I am heading back to the store for more of at too. I do not plan to shop next week except for neccessities and the rest of the menu for the huge family vacation, so I should end up okay in the end.<br /><br />To see how Gayle and all the other ladies did this week check out the <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/">Grocery Cart Challenge.<br /></a><br /><strong>Giant</strong><br />Tortias 2.09 (sale -0.59) 1.50<br />2 Kraft Natural Cheese (sale -1.10) 5.00<br />Gallon 1% Milk 2.89<br />Half Gallon Whole Milk 1.60<br />Gallon Organic Whole Milk 5.89<br />18 ct Eggs 1.59<br />Hairbrush 3.17<br /><strong>Total OOP 21.83</strong><br /><br /><strong>Target</strong><br />Smartfood 3.00 (-$1 MFR coupon -$1 Target coupon) 1.00<br />Quacker Rice Cakes 1.67 (-$1 Target coupon) 0.67<br />Teddy Grahams 2.49 (-0.49 sale -$1.00 Target coupon) 1.00<br />100 Cal Snack 1.93 (-$1 Target coupon) 0.93<br />True Delights Granola Bars 2.89 (-$1 MFR coupon -$1 Target coupon) 0.89<br />Quattro Razor 9.94 (-$4 MFR coupon -$2 Target coupon) 3.94<br />Goody Hair clips 2.78 (clearance)<br /><strong>Total OOP 11.21</strong><br /><br /><strong>Pathmark</strong><br />4 Kotex Tampon 14.76 (-$3.20 sale -$1.56 Big Buy -$1 MFR coupon 1/1 -$1.50 MFR coupon 1/2) 7.50<br />3 Quaker Granola Bars 9.57 (-$2.07 sale) 7.50<br />2 Fruit Loops 8.98 (-$3.98 sale -$1 MFR coupon 1/1 -$2 Big Buy) 2.00<br />2 Frosted Flakes 8.38 (-$3.38 sale -$1 MFR coupon 1/1 -$2 Big Buy) 2.00<br />Cherrios Oat Clusters 4.69 (-$2.70 sale -$0.75 coupon doubled(1.50)) 0.49<br />Snow Crab ($5.99/lb) 20.55 <em>Daddy purchase</em><br />Romaine Lettuce 1.73<br />3 ears of Corn 0.99 (-0.42 sale) 0.57<br />2# Red Grapes 1.99<br />Frozen Scallops 7.98 <em>Daddy purchase</em><br />8 Poterhouse Steaks 42.36 (-$21.67 sale) 20.69 <em>Daddy purchase</em><br />-2.25 (Cashier scaned my 0.75 coupon multiple times - not sure why but my gain)<br /><strong>Total OOP 70.32</strong><br /><br /><strong>Total OOP 103.36</strong><br /><br /><br /><em>Side note - Daddy did make me a FABULOUS Mother's Day Dinner of Crab legs, Scallops and Corn on the cob!</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-16201047907502208452009-05-10T15:41:00.004-04:002009-05-10T22:45:45.039-04:00Meal Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fC6r2CS-8dCgNHVWci3QGhxujx7_WLyyI_d34XzHgvm_gAZ9UXKx__YS8OQgM3e9PUvUK6DfNs9DIHsnv4m7kjZ-43RTTzkXTmLogP85WMIA-F3BPT9HxZZjYNHrftu-uU1tTtGx3OA/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334283616048684418" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fC6r2CS-8dCgNHVWci3QGhxujx7_WLyyI_d34XzHgvm_gAZ9UXKx__YS8OQgM3e9PUvUK6DfNs9DIHsnv4m7kjZ-43RTTzkXTmLogP85WMIA-F3BPT9HxZZjYNHrftu-uU1tTtGx3OA/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />How was your Mother's Day? Mine was wonderful, Sassy and I went to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Church</span> in the morning and then we went grocery shopping and loaded up on items, tell you about that later. My gift this year was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wii</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wii</span> fit and a great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cardio</span> game to go with it. I am loving it right now. I had to rip myself away from it to type this up. No this was not in the budget until July, but Daddy wanted to surprise me and that he did. He wants this to be my Mother's Day and his Father's Day gift, I am sure I will do something else for him, but I married the best guy ever!!<br /><br />So the prep has begun for the family vacation to the mountains. This year we have included my entire family for a total of 12 people. We set the menu this weekend and now I am in charge of buying all of the food and bringing it up with us. What was I thinking when I said I would do this!! I am purchasing 6 meals for 12 people plus snacks for my family to bring to share with everyone.<br /><br />So we are going to be eating out of the freezer and pantry over the couple of weeks to ensure nothing goes to waste while we are away (One of my biggest pet peeves!) and this will help minimize my stress. I brought out some good old standbys out of the recipe box. One of the great things about the chicken tenders and fries is you can make them ahead of time, freeze them and then just reheat. (Love this for an EASY, healthy meal)<br /><br />Check out the other ladies menus this week <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">HERE</a>. Check back tomorrow to see how my shopping went, I just couldn't resist some deals and I also had Daddy and Sassy with me, so that always means a higher than planned bill.<br /><br />Monday: Steak on the Grill, Potatoes & Onions, Salad<br /><br />Tuesday: Salmon, Peas & Salad<br /><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/The-Ultimate-Breakfast-Frittata-25219">Ultimate Breakfast <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Frittata</span></a><br /><br />Thursday: Soft Tacos with Beef, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream<br /><br />Friday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Crazy-Plates-Oven-Fried-Chicken-Tenders-164389">Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders </a>& <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Oven-French-Fries-29704">Homemade Fries</a><br /><br />Saturday: Leftovers<br /><br />Sunday: Hamburgers, Whole Wheat Rolls, Tater TotsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-1446447640912434642009-05-04T12:11:00.000-04:002009-05-04T12:11:00.190-04:00Weekly Shopping TripSo this week, I actually went to 3 different stores. This is out of my norm but all were having really good sales and I was going to be in the area of all three in the course of one day, so I hit them all. I actually stayed within my budget. I was only over by $7, not to bad. I probably will go over later in the week, since I am having an EcoMom's meeting here and I need snacks for the ladies and I. Anyone have any good, cheap and healthy snack ideas for adults? Please share.<br /><br />See how Gayle and everyone else did this week over at the <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/">Grocery Cart Challenge</a>.<br /><br />Here's how I did....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnckP17ZTUotJOhcEW-atWZ5ZMLl1wX61xrOaSy0Yj97ipRilYB3HdAdb_GqSG8nkqZfYGZL4vN_m5Ax26Hn2TePslcE8QQWCXhIAEoPnDOUnm3IIcFYJhGutprgfr9TtlFyDY3vbdYYI/s1600-h/5-2-09b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331400227406884306" style="WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnckP17ZTUotJOhcEW-atWZ5ZMLl1wX61xrOaSy0Yj97ipRilYB3HdAdb_GqSG8nkqZfYGZL4vN_m5Ax26Hn2TePslcE8QQWCXhIAEoPnDOUnm3IIcFYJhGutprgfr9TtlFyDY3vbdYYI/s400/5-2-09b.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Wegmans</strong><br />4 Blocks of Cheese 7.96<br />Cream Cheese 1.29<br />4 Yogurts 1.60<br />Gallon Organic Milk 5.79<br />Tater Tots 1.99<br />4 Smart One Meals 9.96 (-2.00) (-0.50 coupon doubled) 6.96<br />Frozen Lite Whipped Topping 0.89<br />Hershey's Chocolate Syrup 1.99<br />2 Baked Beans 2.58 (-0.60) 1.98<br />2 Black Beans 1.38<br />Mild Salsa 1.59<br /><br />Total Savings 3.60<br /><strong>Total OOP 33.42</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZzKkO-q83K7aQWustzzZC9M_pWCrMOw5Dhbs5vt8IjETEoIa1Tmr2fvG8rn3f0ux0mEe2mM4w7cDOeMcVuLTV9_W4nO9EBXstP6XEV_YQZ2CTL_jtljkePvD6H6x-L3w73E1tKBimfo/s1600-h/5-2-09a.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331400222320252578" style="WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZzKkO-q83K7aQWustzzZC9M_pWCrMOw5Dhbs5vt8IjETEoIa1Tmr2fvG8rn3f0ux0mEe2mM4w7cDOeMcVuLTV9_W4nO9EBXstP6XEV_YQZ2CTL_jtljkePvD6H6x-L3w73E1tKBimfo/s400/5-2-09a.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Giant</strong><br />2 Quaker Rice Cakes 4.30<br />12 Powerade 13.08 (-1.08) (-4.08 for buying 12) 8.00<br />Coffee Creamer 1.79 (-0.07) 1.72<br />Gallon 1% Milk 2.89<br />1/2 Gallon Whole Milk 1.60<br /><br />Total Saving 5.15<br /><strong>Total OOP 18.99</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdvdsL6PVk_yVoRqkdjbDZD1Ou1pdmy1fXuomwhR2WLSUD49b1Inh1ZaxMzWL_LpHsv-UHUAHE947wWUnf_LhPPBaL4hUmgROa4wom06h2IuTCIHFiMbUZZATRAC0Vs4WIBAkkKD3lUI/s1600-h/5-2-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331400220281707202" style="WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdvdsL6PVk_yVoRqkdjbDZD1Ou1pdmy1fXuomwhR2WLSUD49b1Inh1ZaxMzWL_LpHsv-UHUAHE947wWUnf_LhPPBaL4hUmgROa4wom06h2IuTCIHFiMbUZZATRAC0Vs4WIBAkkKD3lUI/s400/5-2-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Pathmark</strong><br />Lay Potato Chip 3.99 (-2.20) 1.79<br />Lay BBQ Chip 3.99 (-2.20) 1.79<br />10 Hunts Ketchup 13.52 (-5.82) (-2.30 bonus big buy) 6.16<br />4# Strawberries 11.98 (-8.02) 3.96<br /><br />Total Savings 21.62<br /><strong>Total OOP 20.28</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Total Savings 30.37</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Total OOP $72.69</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-1921783599760958392009-05-03T20:23:00.004-04:002009-05-03T20:50:19.946-04:00Meal Plan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaPIyCCWII2XyXQcYlGJeA71XhNzAB1gKryXw6flfkPm1iMobM3jaeD6uP6WHjn_8DUtSMkDjOrBziRqaXwTIG4i_CnzQ1JjE__QfDHeU1m5IUWTrLikciboCzHmJeuEY4pD2Gyfe74A/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331759494211142738" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaPIyCCWII2XyXQcYlGJeA71XhNzAB1gKryXw6flfkPm1iMobM3jaeD6uP6WHjn_8DUtSMkDjOrBziRqaXwTIG4i_CnzQ1JjE__QfDHeU1m5IUWTrLikciboCzHmJeuEY4pD2Gyfe74A/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So we have started Elle back on milk this weekend, so we will see how that goes. I am really hoping that she will do okay and we can start to incorporate some fun things back into our menu, like lasagnas and cream of chicken and rice casseroles, etc. I am having my mom's group over on Friday night, Bill is working and a babysitter is watching Elle, so who knows what dinner will end up being. Check back tomorrow to see how my grocery shopping went for this week and check out everyone else's meal plans this week over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">Org Junkie</a>.<br /><br />Monday: London Broil on the Grill, Baked Potatoes & Salad<br /><br />Tuesday: Eggs & Toast<br /><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Crock-Pot-Chicken-W-Black-Beans-and-Cream-Cheeseyum-89204"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Crockpot</span> Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese </a>over Whole Wheat Egg Noodles<br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Oven-Fried-Eggplant-Aubergine-49387">Eggplant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Parm</span> </a>& Salad<br /><br />Friday: To Be Determined<br /><br />Saturday: Blackberry Pancakes<br /><br />Sunday: <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Whole-Wheat-Pizza-Crust-110686">Homemade Pizza’s Crust</a>, Sauce, Cheese, PepperoniUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-28279949019650172702009-04-26T22:21:00.001-04:002009-04-27T15:27:49.556-04:00Weekly Shopping 4/27Well, this week has been a roller coaster for us, and Sassy's milk allergy. We had a food challenge and you can read the details <a href="http://journeytowardsgreenliving.blogspot.com/2009/04/meal-plan-monday_26.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br />They opened up a Pathmark in our area. I have checked them out. They claim they are cheaper than Giant and Wegman's however, they are not on all products. So I ran in and got a couple of items that were on sale and then headed to Giant for the rest. Check out my totals and total saved. I really did well this week.<br /><br /><strong>Pathmark</strong><br />2 - 1# Strawberries 3.00<br />22 pk single Potato Chips sacks - 6.49 (-0.55 coupon doubled) 5.39<br />4 - 12pk Coke 9.98<br />Pack of Wrigley's Gum 1.19 (Free after coupon)<br /><strong>Total OOP 18.87</strong><br />With coupons and sales I saved a total of 19.15!!<br /><br /><strong>Giant</strong><br />Reynolds foil 2.49 (-$1 coupon) 1.49<br />Whole grain Goldfish carton 8.49<br />Multi grain Cheerios 3.19 (-$1 coupon) 2.19<br />2 Ziploc Small Containers 5.58 (-$1.50 coupon) 4.08<br />Quaker Rice Cakes 2.15<br />3 pk Sparkle Paper Towels 2.99 (-$1.00 coupon) 1.99<br />2 Frosted Flakes 4.98 (-$1.00 coupon) 3.98<br />Bertolli Olive Oil 4.99 (-$1.00 Giant coupon) (-$1.00 MF coupon) 2.99 such a super deal!<br />6 pk Scott's Paper Towels 5.50 (-$1.00 coupon) 4.50<br />2 Adam & Eve Juice Bottles 5.00 (-$1.00 coupon ) 4.00<br />Kashi Fruit Rolls 2.99<br />Fruit Nuggets 2.15<br />3# Organic Apples 3.49 (-$0.50 coupon) 2.89<br />2- 6# All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 15.27<br />2 - Sirlon Steaks BOGO Free - 15.37<br />Daily Special Pot Roast 3.33<br />Daily Special Steak 2.85<br />Cheese Sticks - 3.65<br />Gallon 1% Milk - 2.85<br />1/2 Gallon Whole milk - 1.58<br />1/2 Gallon Organic Milk - 3.79<br /><strong>TOTAL OOP - 93.40</strong><br />I saved with coupons and sale items a total of $51.83! Wow does that make me feel good<br /><br /><strong>Total out of pocket is 112.27!</strong> I had a budget this week of $100 so I went a little over that, I know exactly were I spent it though, on the chicken and manager's specials meat. However, all that food is enough to feed us for 11 meals, so I should be good again for a couple of weeks.<br /><br />Check out how Gayle and the others did this week at the <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/">Grocery Cart Challenge</a><br /><br /><em><strong>Last minute addition<br /></strong>I just got off the phone with Sassy's allergist and we need to pull her off of Milk for the rest of the week. (The saga continues). So I am going to have to make a run out to the store tonight and pick up some soy milk and soy cheese to get us through till the weekend. So that adds about another $10 to my total above. </em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-42899035052149967172009-04-26T21:35:00.004-04:002009-04-26T21:59:04.429-04:00Meal Plan Monday<a href="http://orgjunkie.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329179158087483986" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFmsxVDec5dHK4qXT1hpnTcGTxmGKpPlkppLWuSknkjTkX-PsWDI12a7wjZCO4vr9rUGwBjNVfguEANy7mXU1lWZeUhwx_hbyRXUVsMhTXTQW1XLYDuY6Vc35iznmFM8ITBIt8x3Y6Qk/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This past week has been a real roller coaster. We had Sassy's food challenge on Monday. She did not show and immediate signs of a returning milk allergy. So they sent us home and told us to start increasing her milk intake daily and see how she does. Well Tuesday, Wednesday were great. Thursday she had a "hive" on her face for about 30 min then it disappeared. Friday was fine. Saturday, we went down to my mom's to work on our garden (pictures coming soon) and she developed 3 "hives" not sure if they were hives or bug bites and had a rash over her neck and back, could have been heat rash it was like 89 degrees here, the heat rash eventually diminished. Then Sunday we toured a local farm and had a great time. After Sassy got up from her nap she had a "heat rash" again and had several hives that kept appearing and disappearing all over her arms, face and legs. They would be here and gone with in 30 min. WERID!! So at this point I have NO CLUE what is going on with her little body. If anyone has ever experienced this before, I am all ears!<br /><br />On the menu front, Daddy decided that last week he didn't want tacos so we had steak on the grill instead, which changed up the whole menu for the week, and with all that was happening on Saturday with the garden install, I forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer. So all of these things are making their way back on the menu again this week.<br /><br />Monday : Hamburgers, Whole Wheat Rolls, French Fries & Salad<br /><br />Tuesday: Salmon, Pea, Salad<br /><br />Wednesday: Soft Tacos with Beef, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream<br /><br />Thursday: Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders, Homemade Fries<br /><br />Friday: Hamburger Barley Stew, Salad<br /><br />Saturday: Super nachos made with refried beans, black beans, lettuce, tomato &, sour cream<br /><br />Sunday: Chicken on the Rotisserie Gravy, Corn, Mashed Potatoes<br /><br />What others are planning this week at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">Organizing Junkie</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-26050254573574488462009-04-21T21:00:00.001-04:002009-04-21T21:00:00.578-04:00Kids Consignment SaleLast week was our local semi-annual kids consignment sale. This year was a little different since the limited all the consignors to only 25 items per size. This really limited the amount of clothing to pick from. However, I was still able to walk away with a lot of great stuff. <div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sassy's</span> stockpile for the spring and summer is awesome and we will not need to be buying anymore clothing till fall. She has a total of 21 outfits, 2 pairs of sneakers and 2 sandals. (I did not buy all of this at the consignment sale. My wonderful sister is a world class bargain <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">shopper</span>, so when ever she sees something that will eventually fit Sassy at a great price, she picks it up.) Aren't Aunts who spoil great sometimes!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HCxH1Tv2GHZ3GVeu26H83ogMUxodr5sTbmqekl_L-CRpcqBVq_KXDlAnbYbDBpxM5RqJA0UbMOqbL1C8BTeJxEYFnOHHevCqKuDePV11DK6PwmEqJKF_8whJjHIDWqsm0h0mJFPAkq8/s1600-h/DSCN2669.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326585776150278882" style="WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HCxH1Tv2GHZ3GVeu26H83ogMUxodr5sTbmqekl_L-CRpcqBVq_KXDlAnbYbDBpxM5RqJA0UbMOqbL1C8BTeJxEYFnOHHevCqKuDePV11DK6PwmEqJKF_8whJjHIDWqsm0h0mJFPAkq8/s400/DSCN2669.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGEiE38TYF95aapf6qUXOL83WxRV3pIhQvpDtqcSLF2LRdlD9GnJ2yYeR2EJcavckOYustCJit_vVc7Dpn9UAl0WFaZrANcw8h0QnG6ebsiBa82asJqAcUGGwgtGDCjDxhDzzjg3DB6I/s1600-h/DSCN2670.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326585783427132466" style="WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 327px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGEiE38TYF95aapf6qUXOL83WxRV3pIhQvpDtqcSLF2LRdlD9GnJ2yYeR2EJcavckOYustCJit_vVc7Dpn9UAl0WFaZrANcw8h0QnG6ebsiBa82asJqAcUGGwgtGDCjDxhDzzjg3DB6I/s400/DSCN2670.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F95Ozt10o_IdRVOhcN9XUd0zxN1or2RvAJkmhqn4Uw3qPebm6JBB3NDZ3Y0YmVZjNPEPrfufn4fVwiIEybTvclptot4ITP1gqZFJ_pzvZP70fSW_TPe7GLA5wGJFnT4JqYloQq5C7kI/s1600-h/DSCN2671.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326585787028614290" style="WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F95Ozt10o_IdRVOhcN9XUd0zxN1or2RvAJkmhqn4Uw3qPebm6JBB3NDZ3Y0YmVZjNPEPrfufn4fVwiIEybTvclptot4ITP1gqZFJ_pzvZP70fSW_TPe7GLA5wGJFnT4JqYloQq5C7kI/s400/DSCN2671.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWPweD86CPzQmdjBTQgXsxeAUqH8KMdGt5jNkeBEfpZeGtsbX1UXpAOoXorq0NufR3Mf8AVbxKtOU5AtLVP4Hjru67ORikikHQB0Tjp7MO8MUNhMh13T3yb0BDjGjAfyAX_zjGWT7szA/s1600-h/DSCN2672.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326585794383234866" style="WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWPweD86CPzQmdjBTQgXsxeAUqH8KMdGt5jNkeBEfpZeGtsbX1UXpAOoXorq0NufR3Mf8AVbxKtOU5AtLVP4Hjru67ORikikHQB0Tjp7MO8MUNhMh13T3yb0BDjGjAfyAX_zjGWT7szA/s400/DSCN2672.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">This is linked to <a href="http://www.wearethatfamily.com/">What Works for Me Wednesday</a> </p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-31403423618983107412009-04-20T20:58:00.002-04:002009-04-20T21:25:00.757-04:00Weekly Shopping TripSo this week I was finally under budget!!! YEAH!!! Maybe I should take Sassy to the store with me more often, that way I have no time to browse the aisles, I just get in and out. This week is kind of up in the air as we had Sassy's milk food challenge. As of right now she has had NO adverse reactions to milk. We are going increase her milk intake over the next few days and see how she does. We are praying hard that she is no longer allergic. So here is how my grocery run went this week. Also check out the Gayle over at <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/">Grocery Cart Challenge </a>to see how everyone else did.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Giant </strong><br />Tostitos 3.50<br />Cottonel Flushable Wipes 2.26<br />Cottonel Refill Wipes 3.52<br />Stroehmann Bread 3.59<br />Organic Celery 2.99<br />3 # Organic Apples 3.99<br />Drumsticks 3.49<br />Kraft Cheese Sticks 4.04<br />2 Yogurts 1.00<br />1% Gallon Milk 3.00<br />2 quarts Whole Milk 1.76<br /><strong>Total OOP 33.14</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-59371659099978216052009-04-19T16:54:00.004-04:002009-04-19T21:11:18.976-04:00Meal Plan Monday<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHHRH3KJlqAe2qkgYIVIAn4PjKiWmdVCrbL9tceKKgqMGecOBN8TI2vGrNZcgMn0hE5kcWslbssZJJoq-3BGlr2hgI_y2FgWGz9H8zUzjn4nZf9G38zhZqprL3dOlgZi6EOij7kLOxT4/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326568708976608738" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXHHRH3KJlqAe2qkgYIVIAn4PjKiWmdVCrbL9tceKKgqMGecOBN8TI2vGrNZcgMn0hE5kcWslbssZJJoq-3BGlr2hgI_y2FgWGz9H8zUzjn4nZf9G38zhZqprL3dOlgZi6EOij7kLOxT4/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>So I normally don't reach out and ask for prayers for me personally, however, I am going to go against the "norm" today. I need everyone's prayers for tomorrow morning, Sassy has a food challenge at 8am EST. For those who are new to my blog, my wonderful daughter Sassy is allergic to milk (which is different from being lactose intolerent), she has been allergic to milk since birth and this is the first time we are "testing" her. We are going to the doctor's office, so they can watch her in case of an adverse reaction. We will start giving her dairy and see if she is still allergic. We are hoping that she will not be, but you never know. So pray for her and me as I am in the office for ATLEAST 2 hours with a 2 year old.<br /><br />Here is our meal plan for the week to check other plan go to the <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">Organized Junkie</a><br /><br /><strong>Monday</strong> : To Die for Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, and Celery<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday</strong> : Pasta, Sauce, Bread & Salad<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday</strong>:Eggs & Toast<br /><br /><strong>Thursday</strong>: Soft Tacos with Beef, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream<br /><br /><strong>Friday</strong>: Grilled Cheese<br /><br /><strong>Saturday</strong>: Super nachos made with refried beans, black beans, lettuce, tomato &, sour cream<br /><br /><strong>Sunday</strong>: Chicken on the Rotisserie Gravy, Corn, Mashed PotatoesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-26431391942911620942009-04-14T20:00:00.002-04:002009-04-14T21:26:36.393-04:00Recalled Crib = New CribSo Sassy's crib was recalled. She hasn't been in it in over 6 months and it was packed away in my mom's attic, so off I went to drag it out and send all of the appropriate pieces back to the manufactor in order to get my refund. Well my refund was a vocher to Babies R Us for $241.99 towards a purchase for a new crib.<br /><br />The first one is Sassy's old crib it was just a simple nothing fancy crib. We have an extra queen bedroom set that was Daddy and I's so we have planned for Sassy to get that when she our grows her toddler bed.<br /><br />The second one is the new crib, for the future baby. It is one of those convertable cribs, it goes from a crib to a daybed to a head board and foot board for a double bed. Which is perfect considering we also have an extra double bed that it stored in my mom's attic. (I love the fact that my parents have a full size attic, when I say full size think - 80 feet long x 10 feet high x 20 feet wide)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBicn-zgIbAxa9NTmN6hK9koLjQ9-8GqyRRk6bWw_CgEnKEW8IZ7omoRPiHZdc9Png6IuEX5cDKIymM0w65GLAYPLbnba8scYSAW5o3IDKUk9PTQYd8oMea-kQgq9HMQeIItcOInPUIus/s1600-h/Recalled+crib.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324245466895931890" style="WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBicn-zgIbAxa9NTmN6hK9koLjQ9-8GqyRRk6bWw_CgEnKEW8IZ7omoRPiHZdc9Png6IuEX5cDKIymM0w65GLAYPLbnba8scYSAW5o3IDKUk9PTQYd8oMea-kQgq9HMQeIItcOInPUIus/s400/Recalled+crib.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinKs5AQtxPOUxZSptKyjyde5V1IXvuPbkKf7Rzp6vwdhgTeSw6plpP0meuCrPgmXwU4LqVpkvLks0pZs36No9YkLcJ_YkAyVSVgedhlPH0YalAaSnywhxunuLnTs6unkBL8l3tvTCdg2o/s1600-h/New+Crib.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324245471005648322" style="WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinKs5AQtxPOUxZSptKyjyde5V1IXvuPbkKf7Rzp6vwdhgTeSw6plpP0meuCrPgmXwU4LqVpkvLks0pZs36No9YkLcJ_YkAyVSVgedhlPH0YalAaSnywhxunuLnTs6unkBL8l3tvTCdg2o/s400/New+Crib.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Now as long as we don't have any more than 2 kids, I won't need to purchase anymore bedroom sets!!!<br /><br />This is linked to <a href="http://www.wearethatfamily.com/">What Works For Me Wednesdays</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-20312528164916103032009-04-13T13:57:00.002-04:002009-04-13T21:13:55.322-04:00Weekly Shopping TripSo I am missing my reciept from my big shopping trip this weekend and with no photo to show me all what I bought. I really can't account for it. I can tell you that I spend $45 dollars on it though and I did get some really good deals.<br /><br />So I am wondering how you avoid the sales and only buy what you need for the week. I am struggling with that. I did not need really anything this week but our local grocery store ran their $1 coupon doubler again. So I was enticed by a great deal on Folgers Gourmet Coffee - I bought 2 bags after coupons and grocery deals for 6.75, normally the price of one. Great deal, but again it wasn't a need this week.<br /><br /><strong>So please tell me how you avoid the deals and only shop for the needs especially when the deals will eventually be your needs.....</strong><br /><br />I did hit Produce Junction this weekend and I did get a photo of that...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAtCEKmharaVJC7tcs2J9etrguJ4RYUC-Y4N758E9aVcSLxo-ipkAcAv1mVyEco6DzZ0chdNrPmgrLC25bNkbl1J90Ggnz9VK6UYGZYaFMWxFKkIIeURGUGQFOhd1qnIVYGb9yjfJJOk/s1600-h/DSCN2608.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324345253704431938" style="WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAtCEKmharaVJC7tcs2J9etrguJ4RYUC-Y4N758E9aVcSLxo-ipkAcAv1mVyEco6DzZ0chdNrPmgrLC25bNkbl1J90Ggnz9VK6UYGZYaFMWxFKkIIeURGUGQFOhd1qnIVYGb9yjfJJOk/s400/DSCN2608.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Produce Junction</strong><br />2# Green Beans 2.00<br />2 heads of Lettuce 1.50<br />Grape Tomatoes 1.50<br /><strong>Total 5.00 ish</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-48854346003903844922009-04-13T09:11:00.004-04:002009-04-13T21:23:18.051-04:00Meal Plan Monday<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpYjMPdXzj00xuOjp72KzrfJNAgYNHYHoCiHpgLwN1sSWjCRLrd4IgIDpk6uOn1y93BlD6uy8oO1qyObv4_QSttH8HFk2nkrAr5mHDA02wiWK3CKnW0-7eKgla9PoKnWlyTdzKfJMrYA/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324163186532051170" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpYjMPdXzj00xuOjp72KzrfJNAgYNHYHoCiHpgLwN1sSWjCRLrd4IgIDpk6uOn1y93BlD6uy8oO1qyObv4_QSttH8HFk2nkrAr5mHDA02wiWK3CKnW0-7eKgla9PoKnWlyTdzKfJMrYA/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />We have lots planned for this week. It is our local semi-annual kids clothing sale. If you live in the Lehigh Valley area of PA Check it out <a href="http://www.thekidsclothesline.com/">HERE</a>. I am both consigning some clothes and shopping of course. Also this weekend is the weekend before EARTH DAY!! So I am super busy with some different Earth Day events both on Friday nite and Saturday! Hence when the menu is alittle sparse on those days.<br /><br />I was able to fit in a couple of family favorites this week. We love Meatloaf, homemade Chicken Tenders, and Pork Tenderloin in the Crockpot. The meatloaf and chicken tenders are home recipes but you can check out the Pork Tenderloin <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Easy-Crock-Pot-Pork-Tenderloin-Roast-53599">HERE</a>. Check out everyone else's menu's this week <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">HERE</a>.<br /><br />Monday - Meatloaf & Mixed Veggies & Salad<br /><br />Tuesday - Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders & Homemade Fries<br /><br />Wednesday - Pack for Sassy's Lunch - Soy Cheese for Cheese Burgers<br />Dinner - Eggs & Toast<br /><br />Thursday Pack for Sassy's Lunch - Soy Yogurt & Chicken Nuggets & Bread<br />Dinner - Meatball Sandwiches & Cheese & Salads<br /><br />Friday - Pack for Sassy's Lunch - Soy Yogurt & Main Lunch Meal<br />Dinner - Dinner On Your Own<br /><br />Saturday - Reheat Tuna Noodle Casserole<br /><br />Sunday - Pork Tenderloin in the CrockpotUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-90682603503097609532009-04-08T06:00:00.005-04:002009-04-13T21:22:53.073-04:00Freecycle<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321658655834033506" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEF5XKR_HC5DsCK0HeNbf215BQOSEj4qtpI7XYAmnQENsvjRy9slcNFGR7oMEkVhLrf9WmzTifXjdkYX5Ucj6zR4zqr2n20aIfdQkz8pN2eEIWEXpSrRKLDa6QPPCDf-BlAhKQSyRZN8/s400/wfmwbannerKRISTEN.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Okay so if you haven't checked out Free cycle yet. You need to.<br /><br /><strong>What is freecycle you ask?</strong> It is an online community of people who are getting rid of things for free. Some stuff is truly trash and somethings people just don't want anymore and they don't want it to go to the landfill.<br /><br />So this weekend I hit the Freecycle jackpot...<br /><br />Here is what I got<br />1 children's plastic picnic table & a box of girls toys (not pictured, but Sassy loves her new table)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVedpfjS0XixZz8ZRKTmTkMOJZJ0QSkGGqERt4JpQgXcCtgAQkHrw_nRzp-Ax0gmedyWJwjhc3MpL4txFonCpTgnN8AXBMd0zPzoax_8lUIpyxIJbKathLcKpUceI04h1dp7tY_RhGAM/s1600-h/DSCN2603.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321749877245640098" style="WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVedpfjS0XixZz8ZRKTmTkMOJZJ0QSkGGqERt4JpQgXcCtgAQkHrw_nRzp-Ax0gmedyWJwjhc3MpL4txFonCpTgnN8AXBMd0zPzoax_8lUIpyxIJbKathLcKpUceI04h1dp7tY_RhGAM/s400/DSCN2603.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />1 5 foot wall hanging coat rack<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwdbJNyDXnE0ga4rHZmmxy6bBm3K9LzeBKwMzVxVTdsaurCLLj8sVhzX6ocNDZsYhgsos8QZX1uYYvRWIlRm07BPULDO_5EBsdOhQQonl2Xx2BSJDenQk2H6q_dNic2k_IBuG90Ftfbs/s1600-h/DSCN2604.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321749887424022898" style="WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwdbJNyDXnE0ga4rHZmmxy6bBm3K9LzeBKwMzVxVTdsaurCLLj8sVhzX6ocNDZsYhgsos8QZX1uYYvRWIlRm07BPULDO_5EBsdOhQQonl2Xx2BSJDenQk2H6q_dNic2k_IBuG90Ftfbs/s400/DSCN2604.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />2 wooden chairs<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7QdsUmjXpxO9fSptIkKMROXKBPkcJ9ZNjZxVPRiUVxSNH2SXdNc_JxXZurv01sHxRt_yxBm4YIcQFyslnUATyBSeeitqx0tIilnyJxZ0WXX8JC86W-6iNbcTsjHSSwn2_H9jPtk-auE/s1600-h/DSCN2605.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321749892238686162" style="WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7QdsUmjXpxO9fSptIkKMROXKBPkcJ9ZNjZxVPRiUVxSNH2SXdNc_JxXZurv01sHxRt_yxBm4YIcQFyslnUATyBSeeitqx0tIilnyJxZ0WXX8JC86W-6iNbcTsjHSSwn2_H9jPtk-auE/s400/DSCN2605.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />okay so the chair need to be reupholstered but that little bit of $ compared to 2 brand new chairs. The cushions are still great. So just need fabric, will have to watch for a great sale/coupon at Joann's<br /><br />This post is linked to <a href="http://www.wearethatfamily.com/">What Works for Me Wednesdays</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-45475679894003622462009-04-07T07:00:00.002-04:002009-04-07T07:00:00.207-04:00Weekly Shopping TripSo this week was bad. I did go over my budget, (Hey, I only spent $10 OOP last week) however I did more stocking up. I don't think I will need a lot of the basics for awhile. So I should be good for another couple of weeks. I am not really planning on shopping next weekend so I am hoping this will even me out for the month. Check out how everyone else did this week <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/">HERE</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnYoe6jZWvgj_4fMNg_MSQdEO-6IHA3abvww0soYfU-PYc7pmwD9l1Fu2pJsk5jhW-jTIGAg4H9tMpXEJ6sp1lRGohccXBVsCkLlUSNGIzoeYjvtKC-GOyVRa01vFWt0EhHvuLRQHjJY/s1600-h/4-4-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321648144812610658" style="WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnYoe6jZWvgj_4fMNg_MSQdEO-6IHA3abvww0soYfU-PYc7pmwD9l1Fu2pJsk5jhW-jTIGAg4H9tMpXEJ6sp1lRGohccXBVsCkLlUSNGIzoeYjvtKC-GOyVRa01vFWt0EhHvuLRQHjJY/s400/4-4-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Giant </strong><br />Multigrain Cheerios - 2.50 (-0.75 coupon double up to $1) 1.50<br />3 Quaker Granola Bars - 6.00<br />Quaker Mini Delights - 2.59 - Free<br />Flour Tortiatas - 2.09<br />2 Frosted Flakes - 6.00 (-$1 coupon/ 2) 5.00<br />Utz Chips - 2.00 (Keeps Daddy happy)<br />Diet Coke 6 pk - 3.00 (Free)<br />4 - 12pk of Coke - 12.00 (Not pictured)<br />2 New England Hazelnut Coffee - 5.59 (BOGO Free)<br />5# Yams - 2.58<br />2 Kunzler 1# Bacon - 4.99 (BOGO Free) (-$1 coupon) 3.99<br />2 Round Roast - 15.34 (BOGO Free) (-$2 coupon) 13.34<br />2 Chicken Sausage - 9.14 (don't tell Daddy it's chicken)<br />2 Soybean Margarine - 3.98 (this was on sale and it never goes on sale, so had to get it)<br />Soy Cheese - 3.99<br />1 gallon 1% Milk - 2.85<br />Quart Whole Milk - 0.83<br />Dozen Eggs - 1.19 (-0.50 coupon) 0.69<br />2 Giant Shredded cheese - 6.00<br />Minus $5 off total catalina coupon<br /><strong>Total OOP 77.99</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Target </strong><br />2 half gallons Soy milk - 5.00<br /><strong>Total OOP 5.00</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Produce Junction </strong><br />3 heads of Iceburg Lettuce - 2.00<br />1# Carrots - 0.75<br />2# Onions - 1.50<br />2# Red Bliss Potatoes - 1.50<br />5# Bannanas - 2.00<br />2# Green Grapes - 2.50<br /><strong>Total OOP - 10.25</strong><br /><br /><strong>Grand Total 93.24</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580524373234761083.post-51494881148088560922009-04-06T14:15:00.003-04:002009-04-06T14:56:27.396-04:00Meal Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GDRO5kr-mYhqhL_0khaVsWQTmM7ByGhrguk0AtGiS3MQkFDLKQzl1UehnQzIdb5HsqUviqBv9aYiFnqpP0nnhW5Mb8wc34SHE4AynsJBgXAYSZPLHGKiMxjznqU6LSeDHP6p5_bf1-E/s1600-h/mpm121.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321643934566831282" style="WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GDRO5kr-mYhqhL_0khaVsWQTmM7ByGhrguk0AtGiS3MQkFDLKQzl1UehnQzIdb5HsqUviqBv9aYiFnqpP0nnhW5Mb8wc34SHE4AynsJBgXAYSZPLHGKiMxjznqU6LSeDHP6p5_bf1-E/s400/mpm121.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check out what other's are cooking this week <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2009/04/menu-plan-monday-april-6th.html">HERE</a><br /><br /><br />Monday<br />Lunch - Homemade Chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nuggets</span> & Bananas<br />Dinner - London Broil, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Potato</span> & Onions & Salad<br /><br />Tuesday<br />Dinner - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wawa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hoagies</span><br /><br />Wednesday<br />Pack for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sassy's</span> Lunch - Soy Cheese Sticks & Sliced Soy Cheese for AM & PM Snacks<br />Dinner - Blackberry Pancakes (This is a repeat, last week we actually ended up having eggs & toast)<br /><br />Thursday<br />Pack for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Sassy's</span> Lunch - Shredded Soy Cheese for Tacos & Crackers for PM Snack<br />Dinner - Chicken Fajitas on tortillas with peppers, onions, sour cream, cheese<br /><br />Friday<br />Pack for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sassy's</span> Lunch - Soy Yogurt & Butter for Noodles<br />Dinner - Ravioli’s with Sauce and Bread & Salad<br /><br />Saturday<br />Lunch - Leftovers from the freezer - either pizza or tuna noodle casserole<br />Dinner - Pot Roast in the Crock pot with Rice and Salad<br /><br />Sunday<br />Easter Dinner at My mom's house (not sure yet what I am bringing)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0