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Sunday, 15 November 2009

  • Menu Plan Monday

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    Monday:
    Tuna melts
    Honey roasted potatoes
    Waldorf salad
    Brownies with ice cream

    Tuesday:
    Chicken parm
    Rotini pasta
    Broccoli
    Ambrosia

    Wednesday:
    Steak
    Texas rice
    Squash
    Apple slices with caramel dip

    Thursday:
    Top your own baked potatoes
    Tossed salad
    Breadsticks
    Chocolate cupcakes

    Friday:
    Goulash
    Green beans
    Jello salad

    Saturday:
    Baked macaroni & cheese
    Buttered corn
    Applesauce spice bread
    Pie

    Sunday:
    Country wine chicken
    Vermicelli
    Tossed salad

    My menu is just one of hundreds over at Laura's Menu Planning Monday

Friday, 13 November 2009

  • In my mailbox:

    Finally, it's been a while since I got anything.

    A rubber grip jar opener from Del Monte
    B1G1 coupon for any Del Monte SunFresh or Orchard Select jars of up to $4.49
    5 Del Monte coupons for $1.00 of any of the same as above

    Sample of Arm & Hammer Fresh-Ins odor eliminating vacuum scent pack


    I got my November (finally) BJ's Member Savings Book

Sunday, 08 November 2009

  • Menu Plan Monday

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    Monday:
    Pizza
    Salad
    Cookies

    Tuesday:
    Steak
    Rice
    Green beans
    Apple pie

    Wednesday:
    Chicken
    Baked potatoes
    Glazed carrots
    Easy tiramisu

    Thursday:
    Taco pie
    Salsa
    Spanish rice
    Cookies

    Friday:
    Pork chops
    Corn
    Hawaiian salad

    Saturday:
    Take out
    Cinnamon brownies

    Sunday:
    Potato cheese soup
    Garlic cheese biscuits

    For hundreds of more great menus, go see Laura's blog

Friday, 06 November 2009

  • Wanchai Ferry Review

    Let me start by saying I was wrong!! Ha ha ha, I thought this boxed dinner kit would only feed DH and myself. It could feed more than just us. I had a normal serving, DS12 chose to not even try it (long story there), so DH had his portion plus his own slightly more than normal serving and even went back for more!! AND I have a serving leftover in the fridge. This is Orange Chicken and it is so good. I was pleasantly surprised!!! I'm not big on these dinner kits but this is something that if on sale for a good price and with coupons, I would certainly put some in my pantry in case of an emergency!! Of course I would never pay full price for them. Why would I? I don't for anything else!! LOL

    I just wanted to give my review on it!!

  • In my mailbox:

    Wow! Another full size sample today:

    Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, 6.6 oz box that contains 2 pouches of 4 servings each!!
    Coupon for $.50 off any box or pouch of Betty Crocker potatoes

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

  • In my mailbox:

    9.8 oz box of Romano's Macaroni Grill Chicken Piccata
    13.7 oz box of Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken
    10 coupons for one of either product, $1.25/1

    I was so shocked to see these full size products for free samples. I'm so excited, these will make nice meals for DH and I.
    There isn't enough for the kids as well, so I'll make them when DH and I are dining alone or maybe even a lunch.

Tuesday, 03 November 2009

  • Shopping Today

    Even though I went over last month, my goal for November is to not spend more than $200, including thanksgiving dinner!!

    Today's spending:

    CVS:
    2 Glade Scented Oil Candle holders
    3 Glade Scented Oil candles
    9.5 oz bottle Dawn hand renewal dish soap
    (2) 24 packs Gold Emblem water bottles

    OOP: $7.29
    Saved: $23.73
    Earned: $3.00 ECB's


    Shaw's:
    Bag of Shaw's lettuce salad mix
    2 boxes Banquet breakfast sausages
    Wedge (8 oz) parmesan cheese
    Jar of Tostitos con queso nacho cheese
    4 cans Hunt's spaghetti sauce
    6 containers Chef Boyardee pasta
    Box of Tyson Anytizers
    (2) 8 oz packages Sargento shredded cheese
    2 packages Hillshire Farms beer brats
    (3) 4 packs 9 Lives canned cat food

    OOP: $25.13
    Saved: $28.16


    BJ's:
    4 pack canned Air Duster
    10 lbs Domino sugar
    4 lbs Domino brown sugar
    4 lbs Domino confectioners sugar
    4 lbs Velveeta cheese

    OOP: $31.95
    Saved: $1.00


    Walgreen's:
    13.5 oz bottle Aussie shampoo
    13.5 oz bottle Aussie conditioner
    (2) 6.8 oz bottles Herbal Essence mousse

    OOP: $.47
    Savings: $13.49
    Earned: $2.00 in RR

    Total for day: $64.84
    Savings for day: $66.38
    Left for November: $135.16

  • In my mailbox:

    .34 fl oz Garnier Fructis Fortifying shampoo sample
    .34 fl oz Garnier Fructis Fortifying conditioner sample

    Gift card for one free Pink cotton panty from Victoria Secret, no purchase required plus $10 off a bra

Monday, 02 November 2009

Sunday, 01 November 2009

  • Menu Plan Monday

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    Monday:
    Baked onion chicken
    Mashed potatoes
    Peas
    Cake

    Tuesday:
    Cottage pie
    Green beans
    Applesauce

    Wednesday:
    Spaghetti
    Garlic herb bread
    Tossed green salad
    Easy tiramisu

    Thursday:
    Fish n chips
    Coleslaw

    Friday:
    Sweet & sour chicken
    Rice
    Cookies

    Saturday:
    BBQ pork sandwiches
    Leftover coleslaw
    Baked beans

    Sunday:
    Savory pork & vegetables
    Fettucine
    Ambrosia salad

    For hundreds of great menu planning ideas, head over to Laura's blog

Monday's Tasks

Purge magazines & catalogs
Change sheets
Clean mirrors, TV/computer screens & door glass
Vacuum & sweep
Empty trash cans
Change the master bath cup
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Dust & wipe flat surfaces
Clip coupons & file
Make grocery list
Change place mats
Clean laptop
Wash cat dishes & change place mat

Zone work:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Kids rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards

Monday's Meals

Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Muffin tops
Fresh fruit


Lunch:
Leftovers



Dinner:
Tuna melts
Honey roasted potatoes
Waldorf salad



Snack/dessert:
Brownies w/ice cream