Shopping 10-28-12- Stocking Up

Today is a rainy, gloomy day in East TN=Big Daddy didn't want to carry everything 2 times.(I don't blame him) We usually take everything in upstairs and I take a picture and then we take things downstairs that need to be stocked. Today we just separated everything in van. So I am going to give you some highlights of the trip. Today was an official stock up day, I love this Mega Event! :-)

8 All Laundry Detergent Packs: On Mega Event $2.99
 Used $1 coupon + $2/2 coupons
Paid $1.99 each

Glad Trash Bags: On Mega: $7.49
 Used $2 Catalina coupon
Paid $5.49

Small candle(filler) .25cents

24 Green Giant Green Beans: On Mega: .49cents each
24 Green Giant Corn: On Mega: .49cents each
12 Green Giant Peas: On Mega: .49cents each

23 Cream of Mushroom: On Mega .69cents each
 Used $1/4 Catalina + .40/4 coupons
Paid: .44 + .49
(This is not a great stock up price) They may go on a mega again for .49cents then a coupon...I didn't want to wait, I was out!

Annie's Mac and Cheese: On Mega .69cents each!!
(This IS my stock-up price for this macaroni!)

8-Hormel Chili: On Mega .87each
 Used $1/2 coupons
Paid .37cents each

15 Swansons Chicken Broth: On Mega: .49cents each

5 Stove Top Stuffing: On Mega .78each
 Used a Tear pad coupon Buy4G1Free
Paid: .63cents each


2 Uncle Ben's Rice: On Mega: $1.58
 Used $1/2 coupon
Paid $1.08


2 Reynolds Foil 75sq ft: On Mega:$2.99
 Used .30/1 peelie
Paid $2.39 each

6 Heinz Brown Gravy: On Mega: .69each
 Used $1/3 Printable Coupon
Paid: .36 each

6 Ricola Cough Drops:Use On Mega: $1.29
 Used $1/2 coupons
Paid .79each
(This is not a good stock up price, was out and needed some)

Gillette Shaving Cream: On Mega $1.49each
 Used $1 coupon
Paid .49cents each

SOME THINGS THAT AREN'T PICTURED:

Claussen Pickles: $3.79
 Used .55 printable coupon
Paid $3.24

5 Land O' Lakes Butter: On Mega $1.99

Mark Down Steak $2.32
Mark Down Roast $5.46

6 McCormick Taco Seasoning: .59each
 Used .60/3 coupons
Paid .39each

4 Nestle Refrigerated Cookies: 2/$4
 Used .75cent coupon
Paid $1.25 each

I also bought produce and a few other things...


TOTAL SAVINGS: $188.58(50%)

Menu 10-22/10-28-12

Monday:
Cereal with Fruit
Tuna Salad with Tomatoes and Crackers
Pork and Apples in Crock-Pot with Carrots and Broccoli

Tuesday:
*Daddy's Choice*
Grilled Cheese with Raw Veggies
Sloppy Joes with Corn and Sweet Potato Fries

Wednesday:
*Daddys Choice*
*Daddys Choice*
Jambalaya

Thursday:
Muffins with Fruit
L.O.
Baked Spaghetti with Green Beans and Toast

Friday:
Cereal with Fruit
Crackers,Cheese,Fruit and Veg
L.O.

Saturday:
Giant Breakfast Cookies  with Fresh Fruit
*Daddys Choice*
*Daddys Choice*

Sunday:
French Toast with Fresh Fruit
?
Chicken Fried Steak with Taters and Peas

Menu 10-8/10-14-12

Monday:
Avocado,HB Egg,and Tomatoes
Chicken and Peppers
PW's Perfect Pot Roast

Tuesday:
Cereal with Fruit
?
French Bread Pizza with Green Beans and Salad

Wednesday:
Biscuits with Eggs
Crackers with Cheese and Fruit
Stuffed Pepper Bake with Corn

Thursday:
Yogurt with Fruit
Sandwiches with Fruit
Taco Salad with Beans

Friday:
Cereal with Fruit
Tuna with Crackers,Tomatoes and Carrots
BBQ Chicken with Roasted Veggies and Sweet Potatoes

Saturday:
French Toast with Turkey Bacon
Quesadillas with Fresh Fruit and Veggies
?

Sunday:
CLEAN
   OUT
     FRIDGE

Chili {Wendy's Style}

I love this time of year! The weather in East Tennessee has been perfect the last few days!
Last week when I was making my menu I specifically left Sunday blank because I wanted to see what the weather was really going to do...Warm=Grill...Cool=Chili! Yay for cool weather because I got to try out this recipe I had been wanting to try for a while! I love Wendy's chili and this recipe(I think) is just a smidge better!!  :-)

Ingredients:
4 pounds ground beef, browned and drained

2 large yellow (sweet) onions, chopped

5 large green bell peppers, chopped

4 celery stalks, chopped

2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic (I use jarred)

2 cans Ranch Style Beans, NOT drained (15 ounce cans)

2 cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounce cans)

2 cans Original Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chili (10 ounce cans)

2 cans stewed tomatoes (15 ounce cans)

4 cans plain tomato sauce (15 ounce cans)

2 packages McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning (1.25 ounce packages)


Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot(it filled my 10quart pot)

Simmer for at least three hours (I let mine cook all day long).

I found this recipe on Pinterest and I believe it originated from this website Aprils Little Family

{SUPER DUPER YUMMY!}

 

Menu 9-24/9-30-12

Monday:
Veggie Omelet with Fresh Fruit
Sauteed Chicken with Peppers and Onions
Crabby Patties with Broccoli,Brussels,Corn and Peaches

Tuesday
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Cheese,Crackers,Raw Veggies and Fruit
Baked Spaghetti with Green Beans and Toast

Wednesday:
Scrambled Eggs and Biscuits
L.O.
Low Country Grill

Thursday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
L.O.
 ?

Friday:
Pigs N Blanket
Sandwiches with Raw Veggies and Fresh Fruit
Crazy Mixed-Up Riced Dish with Broccoli

Saturday:
French Toast with Turkey Bacon
Quesadillas with Raw Veggies and Fresh Fruit
 ?

Sunday:
Breakfast Burritos with Fresh Fruit
?
Meatloaf with Mashed Taters and Peas

Menu 9-17/9-23-12

 

 

Monday:
Egg and Ham Sandwich with Fresh Fruit
Salad with Hard Boil Eggs
Marinated Italian Chicken with Grilled Mixed Veggies and Broccoli

Tuesday:
Cereal with Fruit
L.O.
BBQ Sandwiches with Twice Baked Potatoes and Baked Beans

Wednesday:
Jelly Biscuits with Fresh Fruit
PBJ with Fresh Fruit
Fish and Tomato Sauce Pasta(Carry Over)

Thursday:
Yogurt with Fresh Fruit
Sandwiches with Raw Veggies
Beef and Broccoli with Rice and Fortune Cookie

Friday:
Scrambled Eggs with Toast and Fresh Fruit
?
Sweet Potato Taco Foil Packet(recipe to come)

Saturday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
-Party-
?

Sunday:
Fried Eggs with HM Potato Bites,Ham and Tomatoes
?
YOYO(Your on Your Own)
  

Mexican Pizzas

MEXICAN PIZZAS

3-4 Large tortillas - I used wheat because that's what I had but the other would be fine)
1 cup lean ground turkey,cooked
1/2 cup salsa
2tsp Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup refried beans
1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice(cheddar,mexican,etc..)
Toppings: Lettuce,Onion,Tomato,Sour Cream, Olives,

Preheat oven to 425, Spray a 12 count muffin tin with cooking spray.

Lay the tortillas out flat and use a cup,cookie cutter,etc.. to cut 12 circles.

Press each circle in the muffin tins using your fingers,it's ok if the circle doesn't fill the whole cup.

In a small bowl mix the meat,salsa,beans, and taco seasoning.

Put 1/8 of a cup of mixture in each tortilla circle.

Top with Cheese

Bake for 12-18 minutes.

Serve with toppings of your choice.

Original recipe from Dashing Dish ....Another Pinterest Score

Menu 9-10/9-16-12

Monday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
?
Healthy Loose Meat Sandwich

Tuesday:
Yogurt with Fresh Fruit
L.O.
Kebabs with Onions and Peppers, Grilled Mixed Veggies(Carry-Over)

Wednesday:
Jelly Biscuits with Scrambled Eggs
Grilled Cheese with Apple
Taco Stroganoff

Thursday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Beef and Cabbage Soup
?

Friday:
Scrambled Eggs(with Salsa) Turkey Bacon and Toast
L.O.
Shepherds Pie

Saturday:
 FREE
-------
  DAY

Sunday:
CLEAN
   OUT
     FRIDGE

Shopping 9-2-12

NEW MEGA AT KROGERS!!!  :o)

5 All detergent: On Mega $2.99
 Used 5 $1/1 coupons= $1.99 each

Tilapia:$4.79

4 Kind Bars: $1.25 each

Babybel Cheese: On Mega $1.99

3 Corn: $1

Avocado: $1

Bananas:$1.69

2 Kraft Mac and Cheese: On Mega .75cents each

Stewed Tomatoes: .59cents

V8 Juice: On Mega $2.09

8 Pace Salsa: On Mega $1.49
 Used 4 .40/2 coupons = **$1.09 EACH**

Kroger Tomato Sauce: $1.25

Crystal Light: On Mega $2

Green Giant Steamer bag: On Mega $1.49

2 Gerber Cereal Bars: On Mega $2.19 each

A1 Sauce: On Mega $3.28

8 Kraft BBQ Sauce: On Mega .49cents each
 Used 4 .60/2 coupons=***.19CENTS EACH***

Bagel Thins: On Mega $2.49

3 Sweet Potatoes: $3.22

3 Apples: $2.49

Paid: $65.81
Tax:$5.87
SAVED:$46.78(43%)

*I do have 1 extra mega item..and I counted twice...oh well!  :-D

Menu 9-3/9-9-12

Monday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
PBJ with Fresh Fruit
Crabby Patties with Roasted Veggies (Carry Over)


Tuesday:
Yogurt with Granola
*Meatless* Lunch
Ribs with Sweet Potatoes,Corn on Cob, and Squash

Wednesday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Turkey Sandwich with Fresh Fruit
Fish with Pasta and Red Sauce

Thursday:
HB Egg with Tomato and Avocado
Beef and Cabbage Soup
BBQ Chicken with Zucchini Tots and Green Beans

Friday:
Peanut Butter and Banana Roll Up
L.O.
Shepherds Pie

Saturday:
Scrambled Eggs.Toast, and Turkey Bacon
Quesadilla with Raw Veggies
Kebabs on Grill with Onions and Peppers with Grilled Mixed Veggies

Sunday:
CLEAN
    OUT
      FRIDGE