Monday, October 13, 2008

The CVS $5 Challenge: October 12-18


This is my first time posting in the CVS $5 Challenge even though I have been following along for awhile now. This isn't the best week for CVSing but here is what I've got:

Transaction 1:

Buy two Crest Total Advanced toothpaste @ $3.49 each
Use $1.50 coupon from All You Oct. issue, and $1 coupon (10/12)

Total after coupons $4.48
ECB earned $4


Transaction 2

Buy 5 Gatorade or propel @ 5/$5
(If you are luckier than me you may have the $1 off 2 coupon from the cvs rejuvenating beauty book making this an even better deal but we will proceed as if you don't have these coupons).
Total $5.00
Use $4 ECB from transaction 1
Total OOP $1

ECB earned $3

Total for this weeks transactions $5.48 (I know .48 over) for $11.98 in products with $3 ECB to roll over next week.

Menu Plan Monday

Long time no post. Lets see if I can be more consistent with my posting from now on.

Monday, Oct. 13
Oatmeal
Salad, leftovers
Chili

Tuesday, Oct.14
Waffles, fruit
Packed lunches (sandwich, fruit, juice, string cheese)
chicken enchiladas, salad, beans

Wednesday, Oct. 15
yogurt, fruit
packed lunches
Veggie mac&cheese

Thursday, Oct. 16
Oatmeal
packed lunches
Egg salad sandwiches (I found eggs for .77 a dozen so we need to eat some eggs)

Friday, Oct. 17
Breakfast Tacos (bacon, egg, & potato)
packed lunches
leftovers

Saturday, Oct. 18
banana muffins
chicken veggie quesadillas
Dinner out for my birthday

Sunday, Oct.19
Cereal (or if we are running really behind we will probably eat donuts at church)
Loaded baked Potatoes
Spinach Quiche

For more great meun plans go to http://www.orgjunkie.com/

Monday, July 21, 2008

Making Your Home a Haven

Crystal's challange today is to take a few moments to beautify your home.
I must admit that I didn't acomplish this act very frugally but I did accomplish it. While we were out of town my potted plants died, so to beautify my home I purchased some new plants. The beautiful colors on my porch made such a difference that I decided to also purchased some house plants. There is a corner behind my rocking chair that just needed a little something and the beautiful Majestic palm that I bought was just the thing to spruce up my living room. My last purchase was a potted plant to go by the patio door. My husband loved the new plants and said that they really bring some life to our home.
I will try to take some pictures of my new plants and get them posted this evening.
Go visit BiblicalWomanhood for more ideas on how to make your home a haven.

Menu Plan Monday

This week's dinner menu

Monday
Blue Cheese Burgers and Coleslaw

Tuesday
Spaghetti and Salad

Wednesday
Chicken and Veggie Quesadillas, Salad

Thursday
Grilled Chicken Sausage and baked potatoes

Friday
I will be providing the drinks for our bible study pot luck (maybe I will also throw something in the crock pot)

Saturday
Shepherds pie, homemade bread

Monday, May 19, 2008

Monday's freebie finds

Today you can get a free movie rental from Redbox with code EA5636. If you are intrested you can sign up to recieve the Redbox newsletter and they will send you a code for another free rental. While on their site you can also sing up to have Monday's free movie rental code sent to you in a text message. During the month of May you will also recieve a free movie rental code on Wednesday.

That's all I've got right now but I will come back and update with more freebies as I find them.

Menu Plan Monday





Monday May 19
Zucchini Bread
Chili Beans and whole wheat rolls
Chicken Pot Pie

Tuesday May 20
Oatmeal and Fruit
Splip Pea Soup
Pork Chops, Rice, Steamed veggies

Wednesday May 21
Cereal
leftovers
Chicken enchiladas and refried beans

Thursday May 22
Whole Wheat Cake Dounuts
Tuna Sandwhiches
Pizza

Friday May 23
Oatmeal or cereal
leftovers or PB&J Sandwhiches
Group dinner (I'm in charge of drinks this week)

Saturday May 24
Buttermilk Pancakes
Hot Dogs
Chicken Stirfry and Brown rice

Sunday May 25
Breakfast at church
grilled chicken, corn on the cob
leftovers

for more great menu planning ideas visit OrgJunkie.com

Monday, April 28, 2008

This weeks Menu




Monday
Oatmeal and fruit
Bean and Cheese Tostadas
Steak, baked potatoes, and grilled Zucchini

Tuesday
cereal and fruit
Peanut Butter and jelly Sandwiches
Coconut Chicken, pineapple slices, and salad

Wednesday
Eggs and toast
leftovers
pork loin chops, green beans, and salad

Thursday
oatmeal or cereal and fruit
tuna casserole
Chicken Stir-fry and brown rice

Friday
Breakfast tacos
leftovers
(Family Life conference through Sunday)