Saturday, April 23, 2011
Frugal Tip of the Day
Buy generics or store brands if the name brands are not on sale or if you don't have a coupon. A lot of times these are much cheaper than the name brand and taste just as good, in some cases, better! Remember grocers always put the expensive name brand items at eye level, so look for those generics/store brands on higher or lower shelves.
Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake
Here is a picture of the chocolate chip streusel cake I made for Easter dinner tomorrow. If it tastes good i'll post the recipe!
Menu Plan 4/23-4/30
Next week i'm going to be doing some cooking for my godmother, so mine and husby's dinners will be pretty easy. Here's the menu plan:
Saturday: probably a sandwich or something for me, husby is working
Sunday: Hoppy Easter!! Grilled t-bones, pasta salad, corn on the cob, and chocolate chip streusel cake
Monday: Salisbury steak, rice, veggie
Tuesday: for my godmother (prepping for Wednesday's dinner) Bert's Pasta Salad and chicken salad on croissants
tv dinners for husby and I
Wednesday: Hungry Husby Casserole
for my godmother (prepping the cornbread for Thursday)
Thursday: for my godmother (chicken and wild rice soup and cornbread)
sandwiches for husby and I
Friday: leftover Hungry Husby Casserole
Saturday: for my godmother (baked macaroni and cheese and coconut cream pie)
out to eat for Husby and I
Sunday: for my godmother (prepping 3 bean salad for Monday night's dinner)
shake and bake chicken, pasta side, and veggie for husby and I
Saturday: probably a sandwich or something for me, husby is working
Sunday: Hoppy Easter!! Grilled t-bones, pasta salad, corn on the cob, and chocolate chip streusel cake
Monday: Salisbury steak, rice, veggie
Tuesday: for my godmother (prepping for Wednesday's dinner) Bert's Pasta Salad and chicken salad on croissants
tv dinners for husby and I
Wednesday: Hungry Husby Casserole
for my godmother (prepping the cornbread for Thursday)
Thursday: for my godmother (chicken and wild rice soup and cornbread)
sandwiches for husby and I
Friday: leftover Hungry Husby Casserole
Saturday: for my godmother (baked macaroni and cheese and coconut cream pie)
out to eat for Husby and I
Sunday: for my godmother (prepping 3 bean salad for Monday night's dinner)
shake and bake chicken, pasta side, and veggie for husby and I
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Jayne's Beef Stroganoff
A co-worker of mine made this for my family when we were mourning the loss of my mother. It is delicious!
1 pound round steak, beef tenderloin, or sirloin steak
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups hot, cooked egg noodles
pepper
1. Thinly slice beef into bite size strips.
2. Combine flour and sour cream. Stir in bouillon granules, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet melt the margarine or butter over high heat and cook half of the meat until done. Remove. 4. Add remaining meat, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until meat is done and onion is tender.
5. Return all meat to the skillet. Add the sour cream mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
5. Server over warm egg noodles.
1 pound round steak, beef tenderloin, or sirloin steak
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups hot, cooked egg noodles
pepper
1. Thinly slice beef into bite size strips.
2. Combine flour and sour cream. Stir in bouillon granules, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet melt the margarine or butter over high heat and cook half of the meat until done. Remove. 4. Add remaining meat, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until meat is done and onion is tender.
5. Return all meat to the skillet. Add the sour cream mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
5. Server over warm egg noodles.
Menu Plan 4/16-4/17
Saturday: Cheeseburgers, tater tots, and potato salad (free from a friend yay!)
Sunday: Me- leftover cheeseburger and potato salad
Husby- he wants pizza
Monday: chicken and noodles with philly cooking creme (I got the cooking creme free, yay!)
Tuesday: fried cube steak, rice, veggie
Wednesday: shake n bake chicken, side, veggie
Thursday: tater tot casserole, veggie
Friday: leftovers or out to eat
Lunches this week: me - leftovers/pbj
husby - salami and cheese sandwiches or tuna sandwiches
Sunday: Me- leftover cheeseburger and potato salad
Husby- he wants pizza
Monday: chicken and noodles with philly cooking creme (I got the cooking creme free, yay!)
Tuesday: fried cube steak, rice, veggie
Wednesday: shake n bake chicken, side, veggie
Thursday: tater tot casserole, veggie
Friday: leftovers or out to eat
Lunches this week: me - leftovers/pbj
husby - salami and cheese sandwiches or tuna sandwiches
CVS 4/17
I did two separate transactions today at CVS.
Transaction #1
3 Stove Top $2.64 (I used 3 $0.50/1 coups) = $1.14
1 Dial 3pk soap $1.99
1 Nivea Men's body wash $3.88 (Used $3/1 coup) = $0.88
1 Nivea Women's body wash $3.88 (Used $3/1 coup) = $0.88
1 GE lightbulb $2.99
1 Edge Shave Gel $3.29 (used $0.55/1 coup) = $2.74
2 Hellman's Mayo (on sale bogo) (used $1/1 coup) = $5.29
Plus I used a $4/$20 cvs coupon and $0.74 in ECB's.
Total - $11.42 Plus I got $4.30 in ECBs to use
Transaction #2
Prescription $30.00
2 24pks CVS water - $4.44
I used those $4.30 in ECB's from the last transaction.
Total - $30.23
Transaction #1
3 Stove Top $2.64 (I used 3 $0.50/1 coups) = $1.14
1 Dial 3pk soap $1.99
1 Nivea Men's body wash $3.88 (Used $3/1 coup) = $0.88
1 Nivea Women's body wash $3.88 (Used $3/1 coup) = $0.88
1 GE lightbulb $2.99
1 Edge Shave Gel $3.29 (used $0.55/1 coup) = $2.74
2 Hellman's Mayo (on sale bogo) (used $1/1 coup) = $5.29
Plus I used a $4/$20 cvs coupon and $0.74 in ECB's.
Total - $11.42 Plus I got $4.30 in ECBs to use
Transaction #2
Prescription $30.00
2 24pks CVS water - $4.44
I used those $4.30 in ECB's from the last transaction.
Total - $30.23
Rite Aid 4/17
4 12pks Pepsi $12.00
6 Airwick aerosol air fresheners (on sale for BOGO) (used 3 BOGO coupons) = Free
I used $4 in UP rewards and rounded up my total $0.25 for CMN.
Total - $11.00 Plus I got $3 in UP rewards to use next time!
6 Airwick aerosol air fresheners (on sale for BOGO) (used 3 BOGO coupons) = Free
I used $4 in UP rewards and rounded up my total $0.25 for CMN.
Total - $11.00 Plus I got $3 in UP rewards to use next time!
Food Lion 4/17
I had to make two transactions today because after I went in and did my first order I remembered that I forgot to buy garlic bread for today's lunch so I had to go back inside. Hahaha
Transaction #1
Lemon cake mix $1.89 (used $1/1 coup) = $0.89
Lemon frosting $1.89
2 jars Vlasic relish $1.58 (on sale) (used 2 $0.75/1) = $0.08
Half Spiral ham $14.68 (used coup for $2/1) = $12.68
Dozen eggs $1.59
Also found a wine tag coupon for $1 off entire purchase.
Total - $16.56 Plus I have a $5 rebate to send in on ham.
Transaction #2
2 Texas Garlic Toast $3.98
Total - $4.06
Transaction #1
Lemon cake mix $1.89 (used $1/1 coup) = $0.89
Lemon frosting $1.89
2 jars Vlasic relish $1.58 (on sale) (used 2 $0.75/1) = $0.08
Half Spiral ham $14.68 (used coup for $2/1) = $12.68
Dozen eggs $1.59
Also found a wine tag coupon for $1 off entire purchase.
Total - $16.56 Plus I have a $5 rebate to send in on ham.
Transaction #2
2 Texas Garlic Toast $3.98
Total - $4.06
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Food Lion 4/10
Is it just me or are food prices getting a little ridiculous??
Bread $1.99
Flour $1.39
Bacon $3.00
Country crock $3.29
Butter sticks $2.49
Gallon milk $3.89
Nestle Easter cookies $2.50 (Used $0.75/1 coup) = $1.75
Good humor chocolate eclair ice cream $4.39 (I can't believe I paid this price for it, I'll call it a moment of weakness)
Pushups $3.99
Cat litter $8.99
Charmin ultra 4ct $2.99
Fancy Feast dry cat food $7.49
Freezer bags $3.99
Disinfecting wipes $2.19
Sandwich bags $2.99
21 cans of friskees $8.40 (Used 3 BOGO coupons and one coupon for $1/15) = $5.75
Total - $65.70
Bread $1.99
Flour $1.39
Bacon $3.00
Country crock $3.29
Butter sticks $2.49
Gallon milk $3.89
Nestle Easter cookies $2.50 (Used $0.75/1 coup) = $1.75
Good humor chocolate eclair ice cream $4.39 (I can't believe I paid this price for it, I'll call it a moment of weakness)
Pushups $3.99
Cat litter $8.99
Charmin ultra 4ct $2.99
Fancy Feast dry cat food $7.49
Freezer bags $3.99
Disinfecting wipes $2.19
Sandwich bags $2.99
21 cans of friskees $8.40 (Used 3 BOGO coupons and one coupon for $1/15) = $5.75
Total - $65.70
Rite Aid 4/10
Rite Aid was having a great deal on Pepsi 12pk this week so that is mainly what I went for.
4 12pks Pepsi $11.00
3 Russell Stover cream eggs $0.99
1 Bic Flex 4 Razors $4.99
1 Softsoap refill $3.99 (Used $0.50 coup) = $3.49
2 Stayfree $5.00 (Used $2.00 coup) = $3.00
Looking at my receipt now, it looks as though the cashier charged me for an extra Stayfree and did not scan the $3.00/1 coupon I had for the Bic. Agh!!! I should have been paying closer attention while he was ringing stuff up. Dang it! My total was $26.53. I thought this sounded a little high in the store, I should have stopped right then and checked over my receipt. I know for next time.
4 12pks Pepsi $11.00
3 Russell Stover cream eggs $0.99
1 Bic Flex 4 Razors $4.99
1 Softsoap refill $3.99 (Used $0.50 coup) = $3.49
2 Stayfree $5.00 (Used $2.00 coup) = $3.00
Looking at my receipt now, it looks as though the cashier charged me for an extra Stayfree and did not scan the $3.00/1 coupon I had for the Bic. Agh!!! I should have been paying closer attention while he was ringing stuff up. Dang it! My total was $26.53. I thought this sounded a little high in the store, I should have stopped right then and checked over my receipt. I know for next time.
CVS 4/10
The deals kind of suck this week, but I love Russel Stover cream eggs and we were down to our last roll of paper towels. Here's my transaction:
1 Bounty 8 pk $6.99
1 Russell Stover Raspberry Cream Egg $0.74
Used $7 in ECBs. Total - $0.79 and I got $0.74 in ECBs to use on my next transaction!
I keep forgetting to take in my reusable bag and bag tag to get scanned when I make a purchase. I could have had like two extra bucks by now!! Dang it!
1 Bounty 8 pk $6.99
1 Russell Stover Raspberry Cream Egg $0.74
Used $7 in ECBs. Total - $0.79 and I got $0.74 in ECBs to use on my next transaction!
I keep forgetting to take in my reusable bag and bag tag to get scanned when I make a purchase. I could have had like two extra bucks by now!! Dang it!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Ms. Zelda's Dip
After making this dip for so long, Ms. Zelda just eyes the ingredients so for some of these items there are not measurements. Just add to your liking.
8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 to ½ pound pepperoni (may want to cut slices in half or fourths)
Red Peppers (I used the roasted kind in the jar, a few thinly sliced)
Ripe green olives (can use only green olives) (coarsely chopped)
Onion, diced small
Small can of mushrooms
2 cups Mayonnaise
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
3. Put in an 8x8 dish.
4. Bake until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with crackers.
Menu Plan 4/8-4/15
Friday: Papa John's
Saturday: bbq chicken, buttered noodles, corn, brownies (for the husby's lunches)
Sunday: chicken and dumplings, corn bread
Monday: possibly out to eat
Tuesday: meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, veggie
Wednesday: pancakes and bacon
Thursday: tater tot casserole, veggie
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: bbq chicken, buttered noodles, corn, brownies (for the husby's lunches)
Sunday: chicken and dumplings, corn bread
Monday: possibly out to eat
Tuesday: meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, veggie
Wednesday: pancakes and bacon
Thursday: tater tot casserole, veggie
Friday: leftovers
Friday, April 8, 2011
CVS 4/7
I had to go to CVS yesterday to get a gift card for my cousin's first birthday. I had a rain check for BOGO Purex 3in1 sheets and I decided to check and see if they had any in stock and they did (score!). Here is my transaction.
$25 Gymboree g/c $25.00
Garden flag $2.99
2 (20 ct) Purex 3in1 Sheets $8.00 (Used BOGO rain check) $4.00
I used 2 $1/1 any Purex coupons and $2.00 in ECBs.
Total - $28.53
$25 Gymboree g/c $25.00
Garden flag $2.99
2 (20 ct) Purex 3in1 Sheets $8.00 (Used BOGO rain check) $4.00
I used 2 $1/1 any Purex coupons and $2.00 in ECBs.
Total - $28.53
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Menu Plan 4/2-4/8
Well, I won't be posting any CVS, Rite Aid, or Food Lion posts this week as I mailed my Food Lion receipt in for a rebate without first making a blog post about it, and CVS/Rite Aid, aren't really having any deals this week that i'm interested in. But, here is this weeks menu plan!
Saturday: hot dogs, baked beans, Bert's pasta salad
Sunday: Nana's lasagna and Italian bread I picked up at the bakery
Monday: salisbury steak, rice, veggie
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: bbq chicken, mac and cheese, veggie
Thursday: steak, buttered noodles, corn
Friday: out
Saturday: hot dogs, baked beans, Bert's pasta salad
Sunday: Nana's lasagna and Italian bread I picked up at the bakery
Monday: salisbury steak, rice, veggie
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: bbq chicken, mac and cheese, veggie
Thursday: steak, buttered noodles, corn
Friday: out
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