Last week was a slow one here, A was out of town and we still had a bit of the flu. I only cooked twice last week, so I have a lot to make up for this week!
Monday~
smoothies and fruit
Steak, mashers, corn, and homemade rolls
Tuesday~
pancakes and fruit
Black Bean lasagna
Pumpkin snickerdoodles
Weds~
cereal and hot chocolate
Beef and noodles
Thursday~
pumpkin muffins
spaghetti and garlic rolls
Friday~
smoothies
leftovers
Saturday~
muffins and cider
White bean apple chili with cornbread
Sunday~biscuits and gravy
Autumn chicken salad with foccacia bread
Leftovers for dinner
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
$5 off at Whole Foods
Here is a printable coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Whole Foods. It expires on 10/22/08
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/wholedeal/index.php
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/wholedeal/index.php
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Unadvertised Deal at Albertsons
Attn Soy Milk drinkers:
The Pearl organic soy milk is on sale for $1 each. When you buy 4 coupons worth $3 will print out at the checkstand. You can use these coupons for the next four that youbuy so the total for them will be 4/$1. Look for containers that have "peelie" coupons on them for $1, that will make them totally free.
The Pearl organic soy milk is on sale for $1 each. When you buy 4 coupons worth $3 will print out at the checkstand. You can use these coupons for the next four that youbuy so the total for them will be 4/$1. Look for containers that have "peelie" coupons on them for $1, that will make them totally free.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Welcome to couponing!
The easiest way to get started with coupons is to get the Sunday paper. I will buy 2+ copies depending on what is included that week. I watch for the "blinkie" machines in the store and collect those too. Keep those coupons that you get at the check-out, these are great coupons to have. Other types of coupons are tear-pads. These coupons will be near the product, take some, but be considerate of others. Peelies are coupons that will be stuck to the product. These are meant to be used on that product when you purchase it.
The next step is to get organized. Decide how you want to organize them. For some people a small accordian file, or a recipe box with indexed cards works well. I prefer to use my zippered binder with baseball card holders to hold the coupons.
Now you need to clip and file your coupons. I clip everything that I know I will use, everything that I can trade, and also the coupons for new products that are coming out. I try to clip and file every weekend. As I am filing I will pull out the coupons that have expired also.
I divide mine into categories. Some prefer to organize by aisle or by product alphabetically.
Here are my categories:
Baking
Baby and kids
Candy and gum
Canned goods
Cereal and Bread-I divide it between manufacturers
Cleaning products-I include laundry soap here
Cosmetics and body care-make-up, deodorants, body soap and lotions,
Dairy-milk, yogurt, cheese, butter
Frozen
Hair care-shampoo and conditioner,
Juice and soda
Meat
Medicine- also put first aid items here
Mexican and Ethnic
Pasta-rice, packaged meals,
Plastic and paper goods- bags, paper towels, toilet paper,
Produce
Refridgerated Non dairy- cookie dough, biscuits, pudding,
Sauces and dressings-pasta sauce, salad dressing, bbq sauce
Snacks and chips
Razors and shaving
Restaurants
Store coupons-Each store has a page Target, Safeway, Albertsons,
Misc.
The easiest way to start your shopping is to take a look at the store circulars for the week. They will most likely come in the mail in Tuesdays, or on wednesdays if Monday was a holiday. Take a look at the ad and make a note of the things that interest you.
Next go to pinchingyourpennies.com
Go to Forums
Then to your state forum.
The shopping lists should be posted there for you to print out. The shopping list will show you what is on sale and the coupons that match up to it. The sale items are rated on a 5 star system with 5 being the best. Be selective about what you choose to buy. The biggest mistake that new couponers make is buying things that they won't use, or buying too many! I was also guilty of this!
I like to pull all the coupons that I plan to use for my shopping trip before I go to the store. I put them in a small pocket. I still take my binder in the store with me, you never know what deals may suprise you.
Top ways to save money at the grocery store
1. Look at the grocery ads! I plan my meals for the week based on what is on sale that week. Also plan to stock up on items that are on sale.
2. Clip coupons for the items that you know you will use and for items that are new in the stores. An item will most likely be introduced at a great discount.
3. Don’t be brand loyal. Generic or non-name brand items are usually the same quality.
4. Look at shelf tags and compare prices carefully. Sometimes you have to buy multiple items to get the sale price.
5. Ask for a rain check if an item is out of stock.
6. Sign up for savings cards at your local stores
7. Keep an eye out for stores that you may not usually shop at
The next step is to get organized. Decide how you want to organize them. For some people a small accordian file, or a recipe box with indexed cards works well. I prefer to use my zippered binder with baseball card holders to hold the coupons.
Now you need to clip and file your coupons. I clip everything that I know I will use, everything that I can trade, and also the coupons for new products that are coming out. I try to clip and file every weekend. As I am filing I will pull out the coupons that have expired also.
I divide mine into categories. Some prefer to organize by aisle or by product alphabetically.
Here are my categories:
Baking
Baby and kids
Candy and gum
Canned goods
Cereal and Bread-I divide it between manufacturers
Cleaning products-I include laundry soap here
Cosmetics and body care-make-up, deodorants, body soap and lotions,
Dairy-milk, yogurt, cheese, butter
Frozen
Hair care-shampoo and conditioner,
Juice and soda
Meat
Medicine- also put first aid items here
Mexican and Ethnic
Pasta-rice, packaged meals,
Plastic and paper goods- bags, paper towels, toilet paper,
Produce
Refridgerated Non dairy- cookie dough, biscuits, pudding,
Sauces and dressings-pasta sauce, salad dressing, bbq sauce
Snacks and chips
Razors and shaving
Restaurants
Store coupons-Each store has a page Target, Safeway, Albertsons,
Misc.
The easiest way to start your shopping is to take a look at the store circulars for the week. They will most likely come in the mail in Tuesdays, or on wednesdays if Monday was a holiday. Take a look at the ad and make a note of the things that interest you.
Next go to pinchingyourpennies.com
Go to Forums
Then to your state forum.
The shopping lists should be posted there for you to print out. The shopping list will show you what is on sale and the coupons that match up to it. The sale items are rated on a 5 star system with 5 being the best. Be selective about what you choose to buy. The biggest mistake that new couponers make is buying things that they won't use, or buying too many! I was also guilty of this!
I like to pull all the coupons that I plan to use for my shopping trip before I go to the store. I put them in a small pocket. I still take my binder in the store with me, you never know what deals may suprise you.
Top ways to save money at the grocery store
1. Look at the grocery ads! I plan my meals for the week based on what is on sale that week. Also plan to stock up on items that are on sale.
2. Clip coupons for the items that you know you will use and for items that are new in the stores. An item will most likely be introduced at a great discount.
3. Don’t be brand loyal. Generic or non-name brand items are usually the same quality.
4. Look at shelf tags and compare prices carefully. Sometimes you have to buy multiple items to get the sale price.
5. Ask for a rain check if an item is out of stock.
6. Sign up for savings cards at your local stores
7. Keep an eye out for stores that you may not usually shop at
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Menu Plan Monday 10/13-10/18
I will be trying hard to post this every week from now on. It makes my life much easier when I have a plan.
Mon~oatmeal, hot cereal and fruit
Honey lime enchiladas
refried beans
spanish style rice
Tues~Fruit smoothies
Spaghetti and mini meatballs
Garlic cheese biscuits
caesar salad
Weds~cereal and fruit
Chili and baked potatoes
Thurs~sausage and biscuits
salad and baked potato bar
Fri~cereal
Eating out on the way to Portland
Saturday~snacks, fruits for our trip. Eating out in Portland
Sunday
Dinner only~leftovers
Mon~oatmeal, hot cereal and fruit
Honey lime enchiladas
refried beans
spanish style rice
Tues~Fruit smoothies
Spaghetti and mini meatballs
Garlic cheese biscuits
caesar salad
Weds~cereal and fruit
Chili and baked potatoes
Thurs~sausage and biscuits
salad and baked potato bar
Fri~cereal
Eating out on the way to Portland
Saturday~snacks, fruits for our trip. Eating out in Portland
Sunday
Dinner only~leftovers
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
more of Spain
No not apartments, its a cemetery!
Dessert anyone?
A little Flamenco for your entertainment!
Thats DH showing his moves unvoluntarily, but he was really good!
Bell Reco~a countryside manor from the early 1800s.
Another wonderful dinner! Its a good thing that we walked most of the days or else I would have come home very fat! Our trip to Portugal and Spain
interior of the church
Nativity scene on the outside of the church
Crucifixtion scene on the outside of the church
La Sagrada Familia church~it has been under construction since 1882, they expect that it will take 20 more years to complete. http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/sf-eng/index.php
This was our one major splurge on the trip, we had a wonderful dinner on the waterfront. We shared two grilled plates. I forgot to take pictures of our appetizers, and DH had eaten all of his mussels and clams before I remembered to take this picture. On my plate I had grilled pork, lambchops, steak, sausage, rabbit, chicken, and veggies. Total meal with three courses, drinks, and dessert was $128! I am sure that we have never spent that much on dinner for ourselves! I was a great birthday present! Thanks honey!
DH managed to find an Aikido Dojo in Barcelona. It was fun to watch him through around that very large man.
A street market in Barcelona.
We had Paella at this restaurant in the gothic quarter in Barcelona. This restaurant has been open since 1835.
Sintra City View, that is a castle on top of the mountain. It was built in the 1500s.
The view from our room at the Four Seasons.
This is the Quelez Palace, just outside of Lisbon. We had a wonderful dinner in that beautiful golden dining room. The meal was fabulous!
My Dh is a very hard working man! He earned this fabulous trip to Europe. We had a wonderful time seeing all the sights and spending time with other leaders in the company!
This was our one major splurge on the trip, we had a wonderful dinner on the waterfront. We shared two grilled plates. I forgot to take pictures of our appetizers, and DH had eaten all of his mussels and clams before I remembered to take this picture. On my plate I had grilled pork, lambchops, steak, sausage, rabbit, chicken, and veggies. Total meal with three courses, drinks, and dessert was $128! I am sure that we have never spent that much on dinner for ourselves! I was a great birthday present! Thanks honey!
DH managed to find an Aikido Dojo in Barcelona. It was fun to watch him through around that very large man.
A street market in Barcelona.
We had Paella at this restaurant in the gothic quarter in Barcelona. This restaurant has been open since 1835.
Sintra City View, that is a castle on top of the mountain. It was built in the 1500s.
The view from our room at the Four Seasons.
This is the Quelez Palace, just outside of Lisbon. We had a wonderful dinner in that beautiful golden dining room. The meal was fabulous!
My Dh is a very hard working man! He earned this fabulous trip to Europe. We had a wonderful time seeing all the sights and spending time with other leaders in the company!
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