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Menu Plan 1/8-1/14 2012

2012-01-09T06:30:00.000-06:00

When I first started menu planning, I would make my menu and stick to it but it was stressful if something came up and I did not follow the plan exactly so I decided I am going to figure out what I want to make each week and just leave it open to whatever day it seems best. So with that said here are some of the meals we will be eating this week.

Pork Steaks and Sausage with Parmesean Noodles and Green Beans
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Chips
Ground Deer soft tacos, with Spanish rice and beans
Deer Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes with gravy
Friendship Casserole (from the freezer)

Do you menu plan? If so do you stick to the days or do you just decide what you are going to do for the week? Check out more Menu Plans at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Menu Plan 12/12-12/18

2011-12-12T20:24:00.002-06:00

Monday-We had chili tonight

Tuesday- Friendship Casserole (I never got to this a few weeks ago)

Wednesday-Grilled Pork Chops

Thursday-????

Friday- Chicken and Brown Rice Soup

Saturday-????

Sunday-????

I am looking for new recipes to try so when I figure out what I am making on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday I will update :)

Menu Plan 11/28-12/3

2011-11-28T06:00:00.000-06:00

So I thought I was going to have leftover ham and turkey to make meals from this week, but it is all already gone! It must have been really good!

Monday-Steaks with green beans and corn pudding/casserole

Tuesday-Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup (Recipe and Photo from Mama Loves Food)

Wednesday-Chicken Fajitas with rice and beans

Thursday-Friendship Casserole(one for now,one to freeze)(Recipe and Photo from Newlyweds Blog)

Friday- Cristian's 6th birthday so I will let him decide what he wants to eat, I will be making him a cake also! Cristian with our new puppy Smokey!

Saturday- Chicken and brown rice soup

Sunday-Leftovers

I am linking up to Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday

Taco Soup

2011-11-07T19:05:00.008-06:00

When the weather gets cool every year I always make Taco Soup, it is one of my favorites and it is so easy to make! I made it today and the kids were so excited to eat it, both of my boys had 3 bowls each!

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground meat, cooked and drained

1 can rotel tomatoes

1 can whole kernal corn, drained

1 can pinto beans or black beans, rinsed (I have used both and they are both good)

1 packet dry ranch dressing mix

1 packet taco seasoning

About 2 cups of water

Add all ingreidents to crockpot and mix well, cook 6 hours on low. Yep thats it, so easy!

This is with no toppings

Taco Soup is good with rice, fritos or crackers and I top mine with shredded lettuce, avacodos, and cheese. There are many other toppings you could put on it! I also read somewhere that whatever is left is good in tortillas just drain the juice!

See more yummy recipes at Newlyweds Blog

Menu Plan Monday!

2011-11-06T20:46:00.005-06:00

So I have been struggling lately to get my menu planning done. Do you menu plan? If so what do you do to make it easier? I have a hard time coming up with what I want throughout the week and when I do plan it all out something always comes up and it changes. But anyways enough procrastinating, I am doing it this week!

Sunday-We had Chicken fajitas with guacamole, spanish rice and refried beans!

Monday- Taco Soup with leftover rice or fritos

Tuesday- Chicken Fried Steak, okra, mac and cheese

Wednesday-Sausage Spaghetti, salad, corn and garlic bread

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- ?

Saturday-Finger foods, maybe grill something-we are having friends over

I am linking up to Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday!

Thankful Thursday

2011-10-20T06:45:00.002-05:00

Time for another Thankful Thursday and this week I want everyone to know how THANKFUL I am for my hubby. He is my rock, my strength, my support and most of all he is my best friend. I am THANKFUL for everything he does for me and the kids. He works long hard hours but I am THANKFUL that he still takes the time to be with the kids and interact with them daily.I am THANKFUL for everything he has provided our family with. I am also THANKFUL that we have such an awesome relationship.

I Love him so much and I am THANKFUL he is a part of my life!

What are you THANKFUL for? Go check out Lead Me to see what others are THANKFUL for and share with us what you are THANKFUL for.

Thankful Thursday-Week One

2011-10-15T09:03:00.000-05:00

I know I am a little late but I think it is a good post, plus I have been working like crazy this week, I have worked about 84 hours since last Friday and I am THANKFUL that I have a job and I will have extra money to go towards Christmas. Since I have been working so much my MIL stayed this week at my house to help with the kids and I am THANKFUL for that. Last Thursday the school nurse called and said she thought Cristian may have a staph infection, I am THANKFUL he did not. I am THANKFUL for my family and friends.

So what are you Thankful for? Share with us and link up over at Lead Me

Pumpkin Muffins

2011-09-30T18:37:00.001-05:00

I have been ready for fall for a few weeks now and it seems the weather may be deciding it is time too. Last week we were still in triple digit weather and this morning it was cool enough to open the windows, so I am enjoying fresh air and the sound of birds chirping. Fall to me is a time to celebrate Pumpkins (and many other things) so I decided to make Pumpkin Muffins last week.

This recipe came from Joanna at This Southern Girls Nest, she was a guest blogger at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM and that is where I found this wonderful recipe. She made a loaf of bread and a few muffins, I made all muffins and I used Splenda instead of sugar. My muffins turned out very dense and they were super yummy!

All the ingredients:

3 cups flour
1 tsp cloves (I used pumpkin pie spice because I did not have cloves)
2 tsp cinnamon
3 cups sugar ( I used about 1/2 cup Splenda)
1 cup butter
3 eggs
16oz can pumpkin puree {not the pumpkin pie blend}

What do you do:
Combine the sugar…butter and eggs in a large bowl. Cream them together.
Add the pumpkin and mix until combined.
Toss in your cinnamon and cloves.
Add 1 cup of flour at a time letting the mixer combine one completely before adding the other.
Add to your greased loaf pans {2} or to your muffin cups. Or both. We always make one loaf and 12 muffins.
Bake at 350 degrees. Now if your doing the loaf you’ll bake it for an hour. If your doing muffins..you’ll bake at 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Baby Girl even helped :)

Pumpkin Cookies

2011-09-30T18:37:00.000-05:00

These pumpkin cookies were so good, nice soft airy cookies. They are great with milk, as a matter of fact my hubby is not so crazy about my pumpkin addiction because he does not like pumpkin as much as I do (crazy I know) but he poured himself a glass of milk and ate almost a dozen at one time. If you are not big on sweets these cookies are great without any glaze/topping but the white chocolate drizzled on top kicks it up a notch or two.

Pumpkin Cookies
Adapted from: Very Best Baking
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 stick butter (room temp)
1 cup Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.

BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle white chocolate over them.

These cookies do not spread, they pretty much keep their shape, the pic on the left is before being put in the oven and the pic on the right is done.

Original recipe says this makes 36 cookies but I got 60 small cookies(about 2 or 3 bites).

Menu Plan 9/25/11-10/1/11

2011-09-26T06:00:00.000-05:00

Wow, it has been awhile since I have done a menu plan, I am happy to get back to it.

Sunday-Beef, Bean and Cheese Nachos
Monday- Spaghetti and Meatballs with green beans and garlic bread
Tuesday-King Ranch Chicken(using Sticky Chicken) with salad
Wednesday-Chicken, Mushroom, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Thursday-Breakfast for dinner
Friday- Leftovers
Saturday-Grill something
Sunday- Bobby and I will be at the Cowboys game so not sure, the kids will eat at my parent's house

Well I hope I can stick to this plan, I know when I do it makes things so much easier! What is on your menu this week?
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Secret Ingredient Brownies

2011-08-10T13:05:00.000-05:00

Don't they look tempting? These brownies are so good, very dense and they melt in your mouth. I made these the other night when I invited my parents and brother over for dinner and they were a hit. I did not tell anyone what they were made of until everyone had tried one, even after I told them what the secret ingredient was they still had seconds and even thirds. I will be making these again.

So do you want to know what the secret ingredient is?

Would you believe me if I said it is Black Beans?

Yep that is right all you need for these brownies is a brownie mix and a can of black beans!

First you want to rinse your beans really well,

also rinse the can out because you will be putting

the beans back in the can.

Once the beans are rinsed

put them back into the can and fill with water

just enough to cover beans.

Pour the can of beans and water

into food processor and process

until smooth like the picture on

the left.

Next you need to mix your dry brownie mix and pureed beans,

mix well. Pour into a greased brownie pan. Bake according to directions on the brownie box and enjoy!

Menu Plan 5/23-5/29

2011-05-22T21:16:00.000-05:00

So I have not done a menu in a few weeks and I can really tell a difference, we eat out more and spend way more money! So I am going to try and get back into my menu planning and I am even thinking about doing some freezer cooking/OAMC. Do you freezer cook? If so please share ideas with me or tell me your favorite things to cook ahead of time.

Monday-Leftover meat and corn on the cob that we grilled this weekend, with mashed potatoes and watermelon

Tuesday-Grilled Chicken with rice and green beans

Wednesday-Easter Pork Loin with corn, deviled eggs and rolls

Thursday-Leftovers or Fish Sticks with mac and cheese

Friday-Frito Pie with fruit

Saturday-Probably grill something??

Sunday- Tatertot Casserole with ranch style beans

Menu Plan Monday

2011-03-27T21:21:00.000-05:00

Last week's plan worked really good, the only thing I did not make that I had planned on was the beef stir fry so I am moving that to this week.

So this week I have planned

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Beef Stir Fry

The Cheesiest Cheeseburger Mac

Meatloaf-not sure how I will make this just yet, do you have a really good meatloaf recipe? If so please share it with me!

Hubby and I are going out of town Friday night and will be back sometime Sunday so the kids will be with grandma.

I am linking up to Menu Plan Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie!

Menu Plan Monday

2011-03-21T07:27:00.000-05:00

This week I have just decided a few meals I will be making, they are in no particular order because I usually swith things around anyways.

Spaghetti and Meatballs with green beans and garlic bread

Beef Stir Fry with mixed veggies

Brown Stuff (Ground beef mixed with beef rice a roni)

Breakfast for dinner

Chuck E Cheese for Marissa's 4th Birthday

What are your plans for dinner this week? How do you menu plan?

Check out Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie for more ideas!

Menu Plan Monday 3/7-3/13

2011-03-07T20:22:00.000-06:00

Last week's menu went ok switched things around a little bit but I did not get to make the homemade pizza which works out good because the kids are on spring break this week so tommorow we will be making the homemade pizza.

Monday- We went to eat at a Chinese Buffet

Tuesday-Homemade Pizza

Wednesday- Stove Top Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake

Thursday- Manwich Steaks with mac and cheese and green beans

Friday- May be camping so something grilled

Saturday- May be camping so something grilled

Sunday- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken may shred this and wrap in tortillas with rice and beans

I may make Golden Graham S'mores with the kids this week also!

What does your menu look like this week?

I am linking up at I'm an Organizing Junkie's Meal Plan Monday go ahead go check out all the menus over there!

Tatertot Casserole

2011-03-02T18:12:00.000-06:00

So Tatertot Casserole seems to be a go to easy recipe for me but I have not made it in awhile, I am not sure where I got my original recipe but I have heard several versions of it and I think at is a versatile dish.

Brown your ground meat adding seasoning to your taste, I also cut up some mushrooms and added it to the meat mixture, drain grease!

Add two cans of cream of mushroom soup and mix well, let it heat through.

Today I drained a can of corn and added it to the mixture.

Place in a 9x13 baking dish

Add tatertots and bake for about 20 minutes!

After tatertots are done cooking cover with a ton of cheese and place back in the oven to melt the cheese, then enjoy!!!!

Tatertot Casserole Basic Recipe

2 Lbs ground Beef(seasoned to taste, browned and drained)

2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Chicken

32oz Bag of Tatertots

2 Cups Shredded Cheese

Preheat oven to 425. Mix cream of mushroom with ground beef and put in a 9X13 baking dish, place tatertots on top of meat mixture and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until tatertots are done(I usually go by whatever the bag of tatertots says). Take out of oven and cover with cheese, place back in oven just long enough to let the cheese melt. Take out of oven and Enjoy!

*Note this recipe can be changes however you like, I don't normally add corn but decided to add it last minute and it turned out great.

Sorry the pics are so small, I took them using my phone!

Do you add anything different to your tatertot casserole? If so, leave me a comment letting me know.

Check Out Melt in Your Mouth Monday for more yummy recipes!

Menu Plan 2/28-3/6

2011-02-27T21:20:00.000-06:00

What is on your menu this week? Tonight we ended up having tacos and I actually sat down and made a plan for the week, still need Saturday and Sunday but this is better than what I have done recently.

Monday- Chicken Marsala(sp?) with rice and ranch style beans
Tuesday-Homemade Pizza
Wednesday-Caldo de Res(hubby has been asking for this for over a month and I have not made it yet)
Thursday-Tatertot Casserole with green beans
Friday-Breakfast
Saturday-?
Sunday-? I work at CVS 8-2:30 and then go to my other job at 3:30-8:30 so hubby will be figuring something out for him and the kids.

For more mene plans visit I'm an Organizing Junkie

Menu Plan 1/24-1/30

2011-01-24T18:42:00.000-06:00

So 3 of us in the house have been sick this weekend so I made a menu that will hopefully be easy on our tummies and not require me to be in the kitchen too much.

Monday-We are having Chicken Noodle Soup tonight
Tuesday- Cheeseburger Soup
Wednesday-Caldo de Res
Thursday-Tacos with rice and beans
Friday-Leftovers
Saturday-?
Sunday-?

What are you cooking this week?

To see more menus check out I'm an Organizing Junkie

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2010-12-29T15:03:00.000-06:00

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2010-11-30T09:41:00.000-06:00

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Menu Plan 11/22-11/28 and Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-22T08:45:00.001-06:00

So I know I have been a bad blogger, I started working October 27 and things have been really crazy! I have had no time at all to be on the computer and I miss blogging and especially reading others blogs. So here is my menu for this week.

Monday(off)-Steaks with potatoes and carrots also making a Pumpkin Cheesecake for hubby to take to work
Tuesday(work)-Taco Soup
Wednesday(work)-Chili Dogs will also be making deviled eggs and 2 Pumpkin Cheesecakes and maybe other pies/desserts for Thanksgiving lunch
Thursday(work)-Having dinner with family at my Aunt's house
Friday(off)-Leftovers
Saturday(work)-Leftovers
Sunday(work)-Not sure yet

So since I have to work Thursday until 2, I am making all the stuff I have to take to the Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday Night- I am always responsible for making the deviled eggs and sweets!

What does your menu look like this week?

Check out other menus at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Also I want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!!!!

Menu Plan 11/7-11/14

2010-11-08T19:40:00.000-06:00

Monday-Chicken Enchiladas with rice
Tuesday-Steaks with potatoes and green beans
Wednesday-Tacos with rice and beans, guacomole and pico de gallo
Thursday-Pizza
Friday-Breakfast for supper
Saturday-Busy day, not sure yet maybe leftovers
Sunday-?

I am linking up to Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Pumpkin Cheesecake

2010-10-25T15:52:00.000-05:00

So I have been planning to make this for a few days now and I finally got around to making it. I found this recipe after getting so much Bisquick at HEB and wanted some new recipes to try. I found this recipe on bettycrocker.com This cheesecake was so good, everyone loved it!

All the ingredients: 1 can Pumpkin, 1 block Cream Cheese, 3 eggs, vanilla, sugar, Bisquick, pumpkin spice

Pour all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth

(Sorry about the sideways picture)

Nice and Smooth

Pour into greased pie plate

Fresh out of oven, I cooked mine 50 minutes

After cooling for one hour, it smelled so good, I had a hard time waiting to eat it!

Impossibly Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into 16 pieces, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup caramel topping, if desired
Pecan halves, if desired

1.Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.

2.In blender, place all ingredients except caramel topping and pecan halves. Cover; blend on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. (Or beat in medium bowl with hand beater 2 minutes.) Pour into pie plate.

3.Bake about 45 minutes or just until puffed and center is dry (do not overbake). Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. Drizzle servings with caramel topping; garnish with pecan halves. Store covered in refrigerator.

Check out Melt in Your Mouth Monday for more yummy recipes.

Menu Plan 10/25-10/31

2010-10-25T08:26:00.001-05:00

So last Thursday and Friday's meals did not get made so those are going on this week's menu. What is on your menu this week?

Monday-Roast with potatoes and carrots
Tuesday-Crockpot Pork Chops with steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Wednesday-Chicken Pot Pie
Thursday-Leftovers
Friday-Tacos with rice and beans
Saturday-We will be at a wedding
Sunday-?

I am also going to be making a Pumpkin Cheesecake today, so come back later for pictures of that!

I am linking up to Menu Plan Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Menu Plan 10/18-10/24

2010-10-18T09:22:00.000-05:00

Monday-Link Sausage with mac and cheese
Tuesday- Chili Dogs
Wednesday-Breakfast for supper
Thursday-Pork Chops with steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Friday-Roast with potatoes and carrots
Saturday-?
Sunday-?

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Menu Plan 10/4/10-10/10/10

2010-10-04T07:51:00.001-05:00

So I did not make the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches on Friday because all the guys went to the Deer Lease, so me and my mom just went to Schlotzsky's to eat.

This week is pretty busy for me, I have alot going on, starting Thursday our local fair and rodeo begin and I work "security" there so I will not be home most nights until midnight, so anyway here is what this week looks like right now...

Monday-Friendship Casserole with steamed broccoli, I will be taking the second casserole down to my neighbors house, my neighbor passed away Saturday morning and all his family will be at his house tommorow before the visitation. I also have a meeting this night plus the visitation for my neighbor.

Tuesday-Chicken Pot Pie! We are going to the parade that kicks off the fair and rodeo

Wednesday-Steak with loaded mashed potatoes and green beans-no plans tonight

Thursday-Taco Soup served with fritos, I have to be at work by 5:45

Friday-Leftovers, I have to be at work by 3:45

Saturday and Sunday-I have to be at work by 11:30, the kids will be at grandma's on these days so hubby will have to figure something out for himself when he gets home from work.

So what do you have planned for the week?
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2010-09-29T08:52:00.001-05:00

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2010-09-28T17:13:00.000-05:00

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Menu Plan Monday 9/27/10

2010-09-27T10:41:00.001-05:00

So not everything was made on the menu last week, but I will move those to another week!

Here is my plan this week

Monday-Salsbury steak with mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes and green beans
Tuesday- Rotel Chicken Spaghetti with garlic bread and corn
Wednesday- 30 Minute Mini Meat Loaves with brown sugar carrots and cresents rolls
Thursday-Leftovers
Friday- Philly Cheese Steak Sub Sandwiches with chips
Saturday-Pancake Muffins
Sunday-breakfast burritos using leftover steak

So what are your plans this week?
I am linking up to I'm an Organizing Junkie

HEB Bisquick Trip 9/25/10

2010-09-26T12:51:00.000-05:00

Bisquick $.67ea X 10 = $6.70
-$5.00 OYNO from previous transaction
Total OOP= $1.70
Got back $5.00 OYNO and 70 bonus box tops

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Brookshires Deals 9/22/10-9/28/10

2010-09-21T21:34:00.000-05:00

Make sure you have a Brookshire's Thank You Card to get in on all the deals!

State Fair Corn Dogs(16ct box) $5.99
~$1/1 State Fair Product 9/12/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
~$0.55/1 State Fair Product 2/14/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
~$0.55/1 State Fair Product

Degree Assorted Products $2.99
~$0.75/1 Degree Deodorant or Body Mist 8/29/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
~$1/1 Degree Women's Product

Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt $2.50
~$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)
~$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt

Pedigree Dog Food(15.9Lb-20Lb bag) $11.99
~$1/1 Pedigree Food for Dogs 9/19/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
~$1/1 Pedigree Food For Dogs

Friskies Cat Food(16Lb bag) $10.99
~$1/1 Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food 9/12/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Hamburger Helper $1.00
~$0.75/3 Betty Crocker Helper Meals 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.99
~$1/1 Blue Bell Ice Cream

Food Club Vegetables $.50
~$1/1 Food Club Product 9/12/10 (exp 12/31/10)

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CVS I paid $3.10 Got back 7.80ECB

2010-09-21T14:10:00.000-05:00

Mom's Card
Trans 1
Xtra Laundry Detergent $2.00
Xtra Laundry Detergent $2.00
Subtotal $4.00
-$2.00/2 Xtra Laundry Detergent CRT
-$.99ECB
-$.99ECB
Total $.02

My Card
Trans 1
Coke Zero $1.00
11XEmerald Nuts@$1.00ea=$11.00
Absolutely Divine Cookies $2.50
Gold Emblem Chicken Broth $.50
Subtotal $15.00
-$3.00 off $10.00 food purchase
-$11.00 11X$1.00/1 Emerald Nuts
-$1.00 Absolutely Divine Cookies CRT
Subtotal 0 tax $.06
Got Back $1.00ECB for Green Bag Tag

Trans 2
Revlon Lip Gloss $6.99
Subtotal $6.99
-$1.00 Revlon MQ
-$5.00 ECB
Total $.99+.08(tax)=$1.07
Got Back $5.00ECB for Revlon

Trans 3
Revlon Lip Gloss $6.99
Subtotal $6.99
-$1.00 Revlon MQ
-$5.00 ECB
Total $.99+.08(tax)=$1.07
Got Back $5.00ECB for Revlon

Trans 4
Xtra Laundry Detergent $2.00
Xtra Laundry Detergent $2.00
Schick Hydro Shaving Cream $2.79
Subtotal $6.79
-$1.00 Schick Hydro Shaving Cream MQ
-$2.00/2 Xtra Laundry Detergent CRT
-$.99ECB
-$1.99ECB
Total $.81+.07=$.88
Got Back $1.80ECB for Schick Hydro Shaving Cream

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Menu Plan Monday 9/2010

2010-09-20T16:35:00.000-05:00

Monday-I have a meeting(I will be eating there), Bobby brought home pizza for him and the kids

Tuesday-Tacos, Rice and Beans

Wednesday-Cheeseburger Soup

Thursday-Leftovers or hamburger helper

Friday-Steaks with mashed potatoes and other veggies

Saturday-?

Sunday-?

I am linking up to Menu Plan Monday with I'm an Organizing Junkie

Finally some CVS shopping worth bragging about

2010-09-16T08:35:00.000-05:00

So I have not been doing much CVSing but now that the kids are back in school I plan on starting to get back into it, I really do love it! :)

I spent $8.49 OOP on the stuff in the picture below

Mom's Card
Trans 1
Aquafina Water (6pack) $3.00
Candy Corn $.99
7xEmerald Nuts @$1.00ea=$7.00
Subtotal $10.99
-$3.00 off $10 food purchase
-$7.00 7x$1.00/1 Emerald Nuts
Total $.99
Got Back $.99 ECB for Candy Corn

My Card
Trans 1
Coke Zero (12pack) $3.25
Coke Zero (12pack) $3.25
Candy Corn $.99
4xEmerald Nuts @$1.00ea=$4.00
Subtotal $11.49
-$3.00 off $10 food purchase
-$4.00 4x$1.00/1 Emerald Nuts
-$1.00 off 2 Coke 12 packs peelie
Total $3.49+.09(tax)=$3.58
Got Back $.99 ECB for Candy Corn

Trans 2
Coke (12pack) $3.25
Cherry Coke Zero (12pack) $3.25
4xEmerald Nuts @$1.00ea=$4.00
Subtotal $10.50
-$3.00 off $10 food purchase
-$4.00 4x$1.00/1 Emerald Nuts
-$1.00 off 2 Coke 12 packs peelie
Total $2.50+.10(tax)=$2.60
Got Back $3 ECB for Cokes

Trans 3
Skintimate Shave Cream $3.99
-$.75 Skintimate MQ
-$3.00 ECB
Total $.24+.02(tax)=$.26
Got Back $3 ECB for Skintimate

Trans 4
High Octane Energy Chews $1.99
Nivea for Men Body Wash $4.99
Subtotal $6.98
-$3.00 ECB
-$3.00 ECB
Total $.98+.08(tax)=$1.06
Got Back $1.99 ECB for High Octane Energy Chews and $4.99 ECB for Nivea Mens Body Wash

Trans 5
Airwick Aquamist $2.50
Airwick Aquamist $2.50
Airwick Aquamist $2.50
Airwick Aquamist $2.50
Subtotal $10.00
-$2.50 BOGO Airwick Aquamist MQ
-$2.50 BOGO Airwick Aquamist MQ
-$5.00 ECB
Total $0
Got Back $5.00 ECB for Airwick/Lysol Spend 10 get 5

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Wordless Wednesday-Farm Day at the V.A.

2010-09-15T13:53:00.000-05:00

I am linking up to Wordless Wednesday over at Newlyweds Blog

Brookshire's and HEB Ad Matchups 9/15-9/21

2010-09-14T07:43:00.000-05:00

Make sure you have a Brookshire's Thank You Card to get in on all the deals!

Daisy Cottage Cheese $2.50
~$0.45/1 Daisy Cottage Cheese 7/11/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
~$0.45/1 Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/2/2010)

Ortega Taco Shells (10-12ct) $1.99
~$0.50/2 Ortega Products 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
~$1/2 Ortega Product

General Mills Cereal $2.50
~$1/3 General Mills Cereal 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/23/2010)
~$1/2 General Mills Cereals

Kellogg's Special K Cereal and Cereal Bars $2.50
~$1/2 Kellogg's Special K Cereals

Kool-Aid Burst $.99

Del Monte Vegetables $.58

Kraft Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese Dinners $1.68
~$.75/1 Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Dinner (exp 3/31/11) (tearpad found in Brookshires)

Splenda No Calorie Sweetener(9.7oz bag or 200ct box) $5.99
~$3.50/2 Splenda Product
~$1/1 Splenda 6/20/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/20/2010)

Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $1.00
~$1/2 Tony's Pizzas

French's Mustard $1.50
~$0.50/1 French's Mustard

Chicken Leg Quarters $.49Lb

Luzianne Tea Bags(25ct box) $.99

Hormel Chili $1.50
~$0.50/2 Hormel Chili 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/8/2010)

Sunny Delight $1.25
~$0.25/1 Sunny D 8/8/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
~$1/3 Sunny D

Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets $1.50
~$1/1 Hot Pockets SideShots Sandwiches

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $1.50
~$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)

Ensure Nutritional Drink(6 pack/8oz bottles) $6.98
~$3/1 Ensure Shake 9/12/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/14/2010)

Right Guard $1.50
~$1.50/2 Right Guard or Dry Idea 8/15/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)

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Buy Hot or Lean Pockets or Sideshots 12 - 22 ct., assorted varieties - Get 4 items free! * Maggi Soup Mix 2.11 oz., assorted varieties * Nestlé Juicy Juice 46 oz. btl., assorted varieties * Nestlé 8 Pack Candy Bars assorted varieties * Fresh Express Spinach Salad, 9 oz.
~$1/1 Hot Pockets SlideShots Sandwiches

Combo Locos
Buy Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers 5.4 oz., assorted varieties - Get free! Nestlé Juicy Juice 8 pk., 4.23 oz. boxes assorted varieties
~$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 9/12/2010 GM Insert (exp 11/6/2010)

Buy H-E-B Classic Selections® Self Rising Pizza 22.76 - 34.46 oz. assorted varieties - Get free! H-E-B Salad Dressing 16 oz. assorted varieties

Buy Ocean Spray 100% Juice or Cran-Energy 4 pk., 12 oz. btls. assorted varieties - Get free! Ocean Spray Craisins, 6 oz. assorted varieties

Buy Tyson Family Favorites 20.5 - 30 oz. chicken nuggets, breast tenders or patties, country fried steak or beef steak fingers assorted varieties - Get free! Tony's Original Crust Pizza 13.5 - 17.32 oz. assorted varieties
~$1/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2010)

Buy Hill Country Fare Beef Fajitas regular pack - Get free! H-E-B Flour Tortillas 20 ct.

Buy Wright Bacon 24 oz., hickory smoked, peppered, maple or applewood - Get free! * Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits 16.3 - 17.3 oz. assorted varieties * Simply Potatoes, 20 oz., slices, wedges, diced or hash browns, assorted varieties

Buy Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz. - Get FREE H-E-B Bake Shop® Split Top Honey Wheat Bread 24 oz.

Buy Baked! Lay's Potato Chips 8.75 - 9 oz. assorted varieties - Get FREE H-E-B Baked Potato Chips 9 oz. assorted varieties

Buy Kraft Salad Dressing 8 oz. assorted varieties - Get free! Kraft Barbecue Sauce 18 oz. assorted varieties

Buy Duracell Saver Pack Batteries AA or AAA, 10 pk.; C or D, 4 pk. or 9 Volt, 2 pk - Get free! H-E-B Milk 1/2 gallon assorted varieties
~$1/1 Duracell CopperTop Batteries 8/29/2010 P&G Insert (exp 9/30/2010)

Buy 1 lb. of H-E-B New Harvest Wild Gulf Shrimp assorted sizes - Get free! * Hill Country Fare Fish Fry 10 oz. assorted varieties * Hill Country Fare Canola Oil 24 oz.

Buy Hill Country Essentials(TM) Spring Mint Mouthwash 33.8 oz. - Get This free! Hill Country Essentials(TM) Spring Mint Mouthwash Travel Size, 3 oz.

Buy H-E-B Epsom Salt 4 lb. bag - Get This free! H-E-B Iso-Blu Alcohol 50% First Aid Antiseptic, 16 oz.

Other Deals
Buy 2 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 7 - 8.55 oz. assorted varieties Get 3rd free! with in-store coupon
~$1/2 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl 8/1/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)

Buy 1 Skinner Pasta 12 oz., spaghetti, vermicelli, elbow macaroni or linguine Get 1 free! with in-store coupon

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Menu Plan Monday 9/13/10

2010-09-12T18:59:00.000-05:00

Last weeks meal plan was another succesful one! All the new recipes I tried turned out great, I took a few pics of some stuff so I will post those later.

Monday- Steaks, mashed potatoes and corn

Tuesday- Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu with green beans and fruit will be making some blonde brownies for my brother's birthday (any recipes would be appreciated)

Wednesday- Breakfast for supper-pancakes, eggs and bacon

Thursday- Patty Melts with tater tots

Friday- Roast with potatoes and carrots in crockpot

I am linking to Menu Plan Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Menu Plan Monday 9/6/10

2010-09-05T22:12:00.000-05:00

Last week was another succesful week at following the menu, the only thing I changed was I switched Wednesday and Thursday's meals. Saturday Bobby cooked a brisket on the pit so I will be using some of what is left this week.

Monday- Chopped BBQ Sandwiches, (I am going to chop up some of the brisket and throw it in the crockpot with some BBQ sauce and let it cook all day) with potatoe chips.

Tuesday- Easy Chicken Enchiladas with spanish rice, will also be making Tres Leches Cake for my dad's birthday.

Wednesday- Turkey Spaghetti with garlic bread and green beans

Thursday- Soft Tacos with guacamole, pico de galo, spanish rice and refried beans. I will also be making German Chocolate Cupcakes and possibly Homemade Somoa Cookies for my mom's birthday.

Friday- Pizza Night-will be having Totinos Pizzas

Saturday- I am not cooking! It is my birthday :)

Sunday-not sure but probably something grilled!

I am linking up to Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Brookshires Bonus Box Tops 9/1-9/28

2010-09-04T10:07:00.000-05:00

BUY 5 Participating* Products GET 20 Bonus Box Tops instantly at checkout! or BUY 10 Participating* Products GET 50 Bonus Box Tops instantly at checkout! Certificate for Bonus Box Tops will print at register. Products must be purchased in a single shopping visit between 9/1/10 and 9/28/10 with your Brookshire’s Thank You Card

*Participating Products:
General Mills Cereals-Cocoa Puffs® (11.8 oz), Lucky Charms® (11.5 oz), Reese’s® Puffs® (13 oz), Trix® (10.7 oz), Cheerios® (14 oz), Apple Cinnamon Cheerios® (12.9 oz) $2.00
~$1/2 General Mills Cereals

Fiber One® Chewy Bars, Chewy Bars (90 Calorie Bars) Nature Valley® Crunchy Granola Bars, Chewy Granola Bars, Chewy Trail Mix Bars, Nut Clusters, Roasted Nut Crunch™ Bars, Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars $2.00
~$0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars

Betty Crocker® Fruit Gushers®, Fruit by the Foot®,Fruit by the Foot® Mini Feet, Fruit Shapes(10 ct), Fruit Rolls, Fruit Roll-Ups® Fruit Stickerz™, Variety Pack $2.00
~$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)

Betty Crocker® Supreme Brownie Mix, Supreme Dessert Bar Mix, Muffin Mix $2.00
~$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Brownies or Dessert Bar Mixes 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
~$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Brownies or Dessert Bar Mixes

Betty Crocker® Specialty Potatoes, Suddenly Pasta Salad® $1.00

Progresso® Traditional Soup, High Fiber Soup, Rich & Hearty Soup, Light Reduced Sodium, Light Soup $1.25

Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries $2.00
~$0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/30/2010)

Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits (8 ct) $2.50
~$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls 7/11/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/2/2010)

Pillsbury® Cinnamon Rolls (12.4 oz - 13.9 oz), Flaky Twists, Sweet Rolls (5 ct), Pizza Crust, Crescent Dinner Rolls (8 oz), Place ‘N Bake™ Crescent Rounds $1.50
~$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls 6/27/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
~$0.40/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/30/2010)

Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ Cookies, Refrigerated Cookie $2.50
~$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/30/2010)

Totino’s® Pizza Rolls® Brand Pizza Snacks (40 ct) $3.00
~$0.50/1 Totino's Rolls Snacks 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/30/2010)
~$0.40/2 Totino's Rolls Snacks

Green Giant® Vegetables in Special Sauces (19 oz - 24 oz) $2.50
~$0.40/1 Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables

Chex® 100 Calorie, Cheerios® Snack Mix, Milk ‘n Cereal Bars (Honey Nut Cheerios®), Chex Mix® Bars, Chex Mix® (4.4 oz - 8.75 oz) $2.00
~$0.50/1 Chex Mix OR Chex 100 Calorie Snack
~$0.50/1 Chex Mix Salty 'N Sweet 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)

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HEB Bonus Box Tops plus $5 Off Your Next Order

2010-09-04T08:47:00.000-05:00

Today I picked up the new My Texas Life Magazine from HEB and it has a promotion listed in it.

Buy 10 Participating Box Tops for Education Products Get 70 Bonus Box Tops Plus $5 off your next shopping visit! Purchase must be made in one shopping visit. Offer valid 9/1/10-10/5/10

Items Listed
Betty Crocker Pouch Cookie Mix $1.50
~$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
Chex Mix Traditional (8.75oz) $1.50
~$0.50/1 Chex Mix
Old El Paso Dinner Kits $2.50
Fiber One Muffin Mix $2.50
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $2.00
Cheerios Snack Mix $2.00
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis $1.66
~$0.75/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
Old El Paso Shells (18ct) $1.25
Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix $1.89
~$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Brownies or Dessert Bar Mixes 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
~$1/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix

Free Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries when you Buy YoPlait GoGurt (18oz) valid 9/1-9/14

In Store Coupon Offers
$1.00 off 4 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper and Chicken Helper
$1.00 off 2 Progresso Soup
$1.00 off 4 Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes
$1.00 off 2 Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies or Refrigerated Cookies
FREE Chex Mix when you Buy one Ziploc Container
FREE Pillsbury Pancake when you Buy 2

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Brookshires and HEB Ad Matchups 9/1-9/7

2010-09-01T09:56:00.000-05:00

Make sure you have a Brookshire's Thank You Card to get in on all the deals!

Mission Tortillas $1.39
~$.75/1 Mission Tortillas 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/13/2010)

French's Mustard $1.47
~$0.50/1 French's Mustard

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil $3.49
~$0.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil 8/8/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
~$1/1 Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil
~$1.25/1 Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Foil

Keebler Sandwich Cookies $2.00
~$1/2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers 8/1/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/26/2010)

Sara Lee Creme Pies $5.89
~$0.75/1 Sara Lee Pound Cake or Cream Pie Parade Magazine (exp 10/31/2010)

Hormel Microwave Meals $2.00
~$0.55/1 Hormel Compleats 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/27/2010)

Van Camp's Pork and Beans $.50
~$0.30/3 Van Camp's Pork & Beans 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/12/2010)

Buy Three H-E-B Quench or Quench Fit Sports Drink Get 4th Free

Buy French's Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz.) Get Free Hill Country Fare Ketchup (24 oz.)

Buy Planters Peanuts(16 oz. assorted varieties) Get Free H-E-B Tortilla Chips (7 oz., round or white corn)

Buy H-E-B Fully Cooked Shredded BBQ Beef Brisket or Pulled Pork with Sauce(16 oz.) Get Free H-E-B Thin Potato Chips (11.5 oz. assorted varieties)

Buy two (2) Gatorade G or G2(8 pk., 20 oz. btls. assorted varieties) Get Free Frito-Lay Family Size Doritos (18 oz., nacho cheese or cooler ranch)

Buy H*E*Buddy® Chicken Breast Nuggets(26 oz.), or H*E*Buddy® Lean Junior Burgers (12 oz.) Get Free Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables(9.4 - 11.7 oz. assorted varieties)

Buy Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese(7 - 9.6 oz. assorted varieties) or Kraft Natural Cheese Crumbles (5 - 8 oz., assorted varieties) Get Free H-E-B Corn Chips (9.75 oz., assorted varieties) and Wolf Brand No Beans Chili (15 oz., assorted varieties)

Buy Oscar Mayer Family Size Lunchmeat(24 oz.), cooked ham, oven roasted or honey smoked turkey breast Get Free Kraft American Singles(12 oz.)

Buy Hill Country Fare Deli Style Chicharrones de Harina(8 oz.) Get Free 1/4 lb. of Hill Country Fare Deli Style Jalapeño Peppered Cheese

Buy Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil(10 oz. liguid or 20 ct. tablets), Formula 44, (6 oz.), Sinex Nasal Spray, (0.5 oz.) or Vapo Products(1.76 - 4 oz., assorted varieties) Get Free Puffs Facial Tissues 60 - 108 ct. cubes

Buy Hill Country Essentials(TM) Mouthrinse(33.8 oz.) Get Free Hill Country Essentials® Dental Floss 100 yds.

Buy H-E-B Premium Smoked Sausage Links value pack, beef or spicy jalapeño - get free! H-E-B Fancy Shredded Cheese(8 oz. assorted varieties)

Other Deals
Trappey JalePinto Beans $.50

Hill Country Fare Seasoned Beef for Fajitas, H-E-B Seasoned Pork for Fajitas, Boneless

Skinless Chicken Thighs for Fajitas or with Texas-Style BBQ Rub $1.97Lb

Fresh Corn 5 for $1.00

Ranch Style Beans $.50

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Menu Plan Monday 8/30/10

2010-08-30T06:46:00.000-05:00

Last week went really good and it was nice knowing what I was going to be cooking all week, everything turned out as planned except for Friday we decided to go to my parent's and cook hamburgers.

Monday- Chili Dogs with fritos

Tuesday- General Tso's Chicken with fried rice for hubby and Chicken Nuggets for kids and I

Wednesday-Lasagna with garlic bread and corn

Thursday-Taco Soup in Crockpot

Friday-Leftovers

Saturday-Not sure yet

Sunday-Not sure yet

I am linking up to Meal Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie

HEB Trip 8/27/10-Only $5.37

2010-08-27T22:06:00.000-05:00

I went to HEB to get stuff for hamburgers and this is what I got:

Fiesta Season All $1.29
Fiesta Season All $1.29
HCF Hamburger Buns $.86
Ground Meat Patties $4.04
Ground Meat Patties $3.89
HEB Dr.B $.50
HEB Dr.B $.50
HEB Wild Red $.50
HEB Root Beer $.50
Total $13.37
-$2.00 OYNO HEB Products
-$3.00 off any Beef when you buy Fiesta Seasoning
-$3.00 off any Beef when you buy Fiesta Seasoning
Total OOP $5.37!

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So Excited!

2010-08-26T08:34:00.000-05:00

My brother is coming home!!!!! He will be home September 6th. I am so happy, I have missed him so much.He will be getting home just in time for our birthdays.

Brookshires and HEB Ad Matchups 8/25-8/31

2010-08-25T03:17:00.000-05:00

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Tyson Chicken (Selected Varieties Including Anytizers 22oz-28oz bag) $7.49
~Tyson Any'tizers Snacks,any $1/1 7/25/2010SS exp 9/30/2010
~Tyson Any'tizers Snacks,bag $1/1 8/15/2010SS exp 11/15/2010
~Tyson Any'tizers Wings,any $1/1 7/25/2010SS exp 9/30/2010
~Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken,any $1/1 7/25/2010SS exp 9/30/2010
~Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken,bag$1/1 8/15/2010SS exp 11/15/2010

Pasta Roni and Rice-A-Roni $1.00

Cap'n Crunch Cereal $2.00
~Cap'n Crunch Cereal$1/2 5/16/2010RP exp 10/31/2010

Food Club Eggs (dozen) $.99

Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $1.00
~Tony's Pizzas $1/2

Meal Deal
Buy two (2) Ball Park Beef, Cheese or White Turkey Franks(12.8 - 16 oz.), assorted varieties - Get 5 items Free! * Hormel No Beans Chili, 15 oz. * H-E-B Dip, 8 oz., assorted varieties * H-E-B Potato Chips, 4 oz., assorted varieties * H-E-B Soft Drink, 2 L btl., assorted varieties * Hill Country Fare Relish, 10 oz., assorted varieties
~Ball Park Products $1/2 (8/1/2010 RP) exp. 9/11/2010
~Ball Park Products $0.75/2 (8/1/2010 RP) exp. 9/11/2010

Combo Locos
Buy H-E-B Premium Chunk Chicken Breast(5oz) Get Free H-E-B Macaroni & Cheese (5.5 - 7.25 oz.) assorted varieties
Buy Ruffles Potato Chips(9-10oz) Get Free H-E-B Ridged Potato Chips (11.5 oz.) assorted varieties
Buy H-E-B Pecan Treasures® Cookies(16 oz.) assorted varieties - Get Free H-E-B Thin or Ridged Potato Chips (11.5 oz.) assorted varieties
Buy two (2) Cheetos(7.75 - 9.5 oz.) assorted varieties Get Free Pepsi 6 pk.(16.9 oz.) btls. assorted varieties
Buy Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (9 ct.) assorted varieties Get Free Nestlé Juicy Juice 8 pk., (4.23 oz.) assorted varieties
Buy Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets (5 pk.) assorted varieties Get Free Nestlé Push-Ups (9 ct)
Buy H-E-B Fully Cooked Seasoned Ground Beef(11 oz.) Get Free H-E-B Pasta Sauce (26 oz.) assorted varieties and Skinner Quick Cook Pasta (16 oz.) assorted varieties
Buy Eckrich Meat or Beef Smoked Sausage(14 - 16 oz.) assorted varieties Get Free Ranch Style Beans (15 oz.) and Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, (3.8 - 5.7 oz.) assorted varieties
~Eckrich Rope or Links Smoked Sausage Product $0.75/1 (6/20/2010 SS) exp. 8/31/2010
Buy 1 lb. of Hill Country Fare Deli Style Roast Beef Get Free 1/4 lb. Hill Country Fare Deli Style Jalapeño Peppered Cheese and H-E-B Premium Quality Spicy Brown Mustard (4 oz.)
Buy H-E-B Epsom Salt 1 lb. Get Free H-E-B 3% Hydrogen Peroxide(16 oz.)
Buy Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner(25.4 oz.) Get Free H-E-B Damage Free Elastics 18 ct.
~Pantene Products $1/2 (8/1/2010 P&G) exp.8/31/2010

Other Deals
Trappey JalePinto Beans $.50
Plums $.88Lb
Hill Country Fare Bar-B-Q Seasoned Chicken Leg Quarters $1.00Lb
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail(64 oz.) assorted varieties
~Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drinks, 64 oz Bottle $1/1
Right Guard Total Defense 5 Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick or Gel(2 - 4 oz.)
~Right Guard or Dry Idea $1.50/2 (8/15/2010 RP) exp.10/31/2010
~Right Guard or Dry Idea Product B1G1 (7/25/2010 RP) exp. 8/31/2010
~Right Guard Total Defense 5 $1/1
Tyson Any'tizers or Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Tenders, Bites or Patties Buy one Get One Free
~Tyson Any'tizers Snacks, any $1/1 (7/25/2010 SS) exp. 9/30/2010

Grocery Store Deals on WeUseCoupons
Walmart Deals on WeUseCoupons
Target Deals on WeUseCoupons
CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons
Walgreens Deals at WUC

Brookshire's Shopping $4.65

2010-08-24T13:19:00.000-05:00

Pilgrim's Pride Whole Chicken $2.80
Ground Beef $3.02
Ground Beef $3.02
Bolner's Fiesta Steak Seasoning $1.99
Bolner's Fiesta Steak Seasoning $1.99
Ronzoni Pasta $1.00
Ronzoni Pasta $1.00
10 Kool Aid Packets $1.00
Hunt's Ketchup $.49 eDeal
Hunt's Ketchup $.49 eDeal
Total $16.80
-$2.00 off Any Pilgrim's Pride Product-from Celebrate Cooking mag.
-$3.00 off Any Beef with the Purchase of Bolner's Fiesta Seasoning-Winetag
-$3.00 off Any Beef with the Purchase of bolner's Fiesta Seasoning-Winetag
-$.55 off Bolner's Fiesta Seasoning-insert q
-$.55 off Bolner's Fiesta Seasoning-insert q
-$1.00 off Ronzoni Pasta-Parent's mag.
-$1.00 off Ronzoni Pasta-Parent's mag.
-$1.00/2 Hunt's Ketchup-All You mag.
-$.05 for Reusable bag
Total $4.65

The Constuction paper was needed for school and paid for with a $5.00 OYNO from the Kraft Deal a few weeks ago.

For more deals visit weusecoupons.com

South Padre Island 2010

2010-08-24T12:51:00.001-05:00

I have a ton more pictures but these were some of my favorites.

Menu Plan Monday

2010-08-23T11:44:00.000-05:00

So with school starting and me thinking about getting a job, I have decided to try and start meal planning to make the evenings easier. So here ya go my first attempt, we will see if it all works out.

Monday-Spaghetti with Salad and Garlic Bread

Tuesday- Roasted Chicken with Steamed Broccoli and Corn

Wednesday- Nachos-Meat, Bean and Cheese

Thursday-Steaks with Baked Potatoes

Friday- Soft Tacos with Rice and Beans

Saturday- Sandwiches (I have to work)

Sunday-Whatever hubby cooks LOL!

For More Meal Plans visit I'm An Organizing Junkie

You are just right

2010-08-06T09:38:00.000-05:00

A converstation my 4 year old and I had the other day.

Cristian: Mommy do you want some ice cream?

Me: No thank you, I am on a diet and I can't eat ice cream.

Cristian: Why are you on a diet mommy?

Me: Well I want to loose some weight, mommy is kind of fat.

Cristian: Mommy you are not fat, you are just right.

Oh how I love my babies and the things they say to me.

Wordless Wednesday-Our Guadalupe River Trip

2010-08-04T09:15:00.001-05:00

We Use COupons Wednesday and Brookshire's Matchups

2010-08-04T08:48:00.000-05:00

WeUseCoupons.com is a great couponing forum and frugal community, I have learned so much since joining a little over a year ago. I have also made many friends, come join us, tell them Amber070911 sent you.

Make sure you have a Brookshire's Thank You Card to get in on all the deals!

Kraft Singles or Velveeta Dinners $1.50

Kraft Cheese (Selected varities of chunk and shredded, cracker cuts, crumbles, and cubes or meltdowns 5oz to 8oz) $1.68

French's Mustard $1.50
~$.50/1 French's Mustard
~$.30/1 French's Mustard Product SS 6/20 exp 8/31

Kellogg's Cereal (Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, or Cocoa Krispies) $2.50
~$1.00/3 Kellogg's Cereals
~$1.25/3 Kellogg's Cereals

Kellogg's Pop Tarts (8ct) $1.50
~$1.00/2 Kellogg's Pop Tarts
~$1.00/2 Kellogg's Pop Tarts RP 6/13 exp 8/8
~$1.00/2 Kellogg's Pop Tarts RP 7/11 exp 9/5

Chef Boyardee Pasta $1.00
~$1.50/4 Peter Pan Peanut Butter (any variety), Chef Boyardee Can or Microwave Pasta, Manwich Can, Healthy Choice Frozen meal, Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn (3 pack or larger, any variety), Banquet Frozen Meal, Marie Callender's Frozen Meal

Nabisco Multi-Pack Snacks $3.89
~$1.00/2 Nabisco Multi-Pack Snacks

Gatorade Thirst Quencher or Propel Vitamin Enhanced Water $1.00
~FREE 32oz Gatorade or G2 Perform WYB One Gatorade Prime and One Gatorade Recover RP 6/13 exp 10/31

Blue Bell Ice Cream (half gallon or Ice Cream Cups (12 ct) $3.99
~$1.00/1 Blue Bell Ice Cream Half Gallon

Tropicana Orange Juice $3.00
~$.50/1 Tropicana Trop50 RP 6/6 exp 8/20

Want to see other deals?
Grocery Store Deals on WeUseCoupons
Walmart Deals on WeUseCoupons
Target Deals on WeUseCoupons
CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons
Walgreens Deals at WUC

We Use Coupons Wednesday with Brookshire Ad Matchups

2010-07-28T09:27:00.000-05:00

WeUseCoupons.comis a great couponing forum and frugal community, I have learned so much since joining a little over a year ago. I have also made many friends, come join us, tell them Amber070911 sent you.

Starting today I am going to try and post coupon matchups every Wednesday for Brookshires make sure you have a Brookshire's Thank You Card, and I might throw in other deals that I will be shopping for at other stores.

Pilgrim's Pride Family Pack Drumsticks or Thighs $.79LB
$.55/1 Pilgrim's Pride

General Mills Cereal 2 for $4.00 (Cheerios, Cookie Crisp Sprinkles, Total Whole Grain, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams or Honey Kix)
$.50/1 Cheerios SS 6/27 exp 8/7
$1.50/2 General Mills Kids Cereals, Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora the Explorer, Franken Berry, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese's Puffs, Trix
$.75/1 Kix Cereals: Kix, Berry Berry or Honey Kix exp 8/2
There are several other coupons out that would work with this sale but I thought theses were the best.

Large Peaches or Nectarines $.99LB

Bar-S Sliced Bologna $.99
$1.00/2 Bar-S Bologna

Bar-S Sliced Ham $3.49
$1.00/2 Bar-S Ham & Poultry Lunchmeat

Johnsonville Brats $3.99
$.55/1 Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage, 19.76 oz SS 5/2 exp 10/10

Ken's Steak House Salad Dressings $1.79
$1.00/2 Ken's Salad Dressings
$1.00/2 Ken's Salad Dressings SS 7/1 exp 8/2

Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn $3.50
$1.50/4 Peter Pan Peanut Butter (any variety), Chef Boyardee Can or Microwave Pasta, Manwich Can, Healthy Choice Frozen meal, Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn (3 pack or larger, any variety), Banquet Frozen Meal, Marie Callender's Frozen Meal
$1.00/1 Cheese Flavored Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, 3 pk +
$1.25/2 Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, 3 pk+ AND M&M's Brand Chocolate Candies, 9.9-42 oz

Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, Country Time or Tang Mix $2.00
$1.00/1 Crystal Light Pure Fitness Tearpad exp 12/31/10
$2.00/1 Crystal Light Pure Fitness Drink Mix Product VocalPoint Home Mailer exp 8/15/10 FREE

V8 Splash $2.50
$1.00/2 Diet V8 Splash Juice Beverages, 46 oz+

Hormel Chili $1.50

Kellogg's Eggo Waffles $1.75
$1.00/2 Eggo Frozen Products RP 6/20 exp 8/15

Want to see more Grocery Store Deals well head over to Grocery Store Deals on WeUseCoupons

Other Deals I will be getting this week are:
At CVS I will be getting
Kodak Photo Book $7.99 get 7.99ECB
Free
U by Kotex $4.99, Get $4.99 ECB Limit 1
$1 off U by Kotex
$1.50 any Kotex or U by Kotex - RIB magazine
Free + $2.50 MM with both coupons
For more CVS deals head on over to CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons

Want to find more deals?
Walgreens Deals at WUC
Target Deals on WeUseCoupons
Walmart Deals on WeUseCoupons

We Use Coupons Wednesdays

2010-07-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

Weusecoupons.com is a great couponing forum and frugal community, I have learned so much since joining a little over a year ago. I have also made many friends, come join us, tell them Amber070911 sent you.

The deals that interest me this week at CVS are
CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons
Paper Mate Pens $.99 get $.99 ECB
Caliber Scissors $.99 get $.99 ECB
Click link above to see more deals

Want to see more great deals check out these links!
Walgreens Deals at WUC

Grocery Store Deals on WeUseCoupons

Walmart Deals on WeUseCoupons

Target Deals on WeUseCoupons

Want to get a heads up on what coupons will be coming out
Coupon Previews on WeUseCoupons

We Use Coupons Wednesday

2010-06-29T09:25:00.000-05:00

Weusecoupons is a great couponing forum and frugal community, I have learned so much since joining a little over a year ago. I have also made many friends, come join us, tell them Amber070911 sent you.

Some of the deals this week that interest me are:
CVS Deals on WeUseCoupons
Kodak Picture Movie DVD $9.99 get $9.99 ECB back
Save $5.00 on Kodak Picture Movie DVD CRT

Walgreens Deals at WUC
Blistex Lip Balm Smoothies 3 pack $2.99 get $2.99RR
Airplus Aloe Infused Socks for her $3.00 get $3.00RR

Brookshire's 6/30-7/6

2010-06-28T15:38:00.000-05:00

3 Day Sale (7/2-7/4)
John Soules Foods Fajitas (12oz-16oz) $3.99

Red Ripe Whole Watermelon $3.99

Dixie Napkins or Bowls $1.99

Food Club Drinking Water (24pack/16.9oz) $1.99

Kraft BBQ Sauce $.79

Food Club Ice Cream Novelties (32ct box) $8.99

Other Sales and Good Deals
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99Lb

Nabisco Snack Crackers $2 for $5.00
$.75/1 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers exp 12/31/10 Kraft Food and Family magazine
$1.00/2 Nabisco Crackers exp 7/25/10 SS 5/16

Oscar Mayer Weiners Buy One Get One Free
$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs exp 7/11/10 SS 5/16

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats Buy One Get One Free
$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats exp 7/11/10 SS 5/16

Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad 10 for $10.00
$.50/2 Suddenly Pasta Salad exp 7/17/10 SS 5/23
$.50/2 Suddenly Pasta Salad exp 8/31/10 SS 6/6

General Mills Cereal 2 for $4.00
$1.00/2 Cheerios exp 7/17 SS 6/6

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 2 for $5.00
$.55/1 Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo exp 12/31/10 Kraft Food & Family mag.
$1.50/2 Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo exp 8/15/10 SS6/20

To find more deals visit WeUseCoupons

Wordless Wednesday-Snake Bubbles

2010-06-16T10:25:00.001-05:00

Wordless Wednesday-My Brother's Going to PA

2010-06-09T15:45:00.000-05:00

These pictures are from my brother's going away party, he moved from Texas to Pennsylvania last week.

Wordless Wednesday- Redneck Swimming Pool

2010-05-26T11:35:00.000-05:00

My kids along with some their friends in the redneck swimming pools.

Five Things I Love

2010-04-26T09:22:00.000-05:00

Amber over at Silver Lining is hosting Friend Making Monday and the topic is Five Things I Love besides the obvious.

1. I Love Dr.Pepper

2. I Love Coupons and Good Deals

3. I Love Flip Flops

4. I Love Summertime and Camping

5. I Love Country Music

Miranda Lambert

2010-04-24T21:27:00.000-05:00

I went to see Miranda Lambert last night and I had a blast, she put on an awesome show! I love the fact that she is a Texas girl!

Another Trip to Brookshires

2010-04-23T16:30:00.000-05:00

I paid $1.88 for the items in the picture above you can go here to see how I did it!

Brookshire's Shopping

2010-04-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

I had a great Trip to Brookshire's yesterday. If you shop Brookshire's they have a wonderful deal going on where you buy 5 selected items and you get $4.00 off your purchase automatically, well they have Classico Pasta Sauce as part of the deal and it is on sale for $1.00 each. So when you buy 5 @ $1.00ea=$5.00 -$4.00 for promo=$1.00 for 5 jars of pasta sauce.

I paid $1.29 for the items in the picture below. To see how I did this go here and to find many more deals visit www.weusecoupons.com and tell them amber070911 sent you!

A baby shower gift

2010-04-01T09:15:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine is having a little girl soon and for her baby shower I wanted to make her something. I have been reading Xazmin's Blog for about a year and really love her Modge Podge Mania Parties that she host monthly. After getting a bottle of modge podge around Christmas time, I thought this was the perfect oppurtunity to use it, so here is my first attempt at Modge Podging.

First I gathered all my materials Modge Podge, a blank picture frame, paint, brushes, stickers and scrapbook paper.

I then painted the back and all of the edges on the frame pink, I did several layers.

After the paint dried, I traced the frame onto the back of the scrapbook paper and cut it out.

I covered the frame with modge podged and placed the scrapbok paper on it and let it dry, i then did several layers on top of the scrapbook paper, I also ended up using a sanding block to make the edges smooth because the paper was too big (any tips on this would be helpful).

After I modge podge the frame I put Faith (the baby's name) on the top and modge podged a few more layers over that, here is my finished project.

By the way everyone loved it and could not believe I had made it.

Be sure to stop by Modge Podge Mania to see more wonderful projects!

I'm Ready to Shred

2010-01-30T17:43:00.000-06:00

Yep, that's right I am going to start Shredding. I have seen so many people say that Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred really does work and I have been wanting it for awhile now, so I went and bought it today. I will try and keep everyone posted on my progress and how I feel about it, I plan to start Monday February 1st. I do have a question for those of you who have done it, what size hand weights do you use?

Friend Making Monday (My First Time)

2010-01-25T09:39:00.000-06:00

So I have been following Amber @ {ae filkins} for a few weeks now and decided to join in the fun with Friend Making Monday, if you want to join in go to her blog and copy the sentences and join in.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window... it is cold and dreary but I see the sun peeking out from behind the clouds!!

I am thinking....today is going to be a good day to get organized

I am thankful...for my family's health.

I am praying...for the people in Haiti, my friend Tiffany and little Bentley

I am reading...Nothing, I am not a reader

I am creating...Nothing yet, but plan to put my Modge Podge to work soon, any ideas for starters?

From the kitchen...The smell of Brownies, now I need to wash the dishes.

Around the house...there are toys everywhere

One of my favorite things...Coupons, I really love finding good deals

A few plans for the rest of the week...going to lunch today at Chuy's, maybe going over to my parent's house tommorow night, not sure about the rest of the week.

Brookshires Trip 1/17/10

2010-01-19T09:00:00.000-06:00

I got

4 Armour Lunchables(not pictured) @ $1.00ea=$4.00

3 Kellogg's Cereal @ $2.00ea=$6.00

1 Bird's Eye Steamfesh Corn @ $1.00

5 Kraft Ranch Dressing @ $1.00ea=$5.00

1 Aveeno Baby Wash @ $2.35

1 LOF Deli Meat @ $1.00

3 Totinos Pizzas @ $1.00ea=$3.00

1 24 Pack of Dr.Pepper @ $5.99

Subtotal $28.34

Coupons Used

-.35/1 Bird's Eye Veggie

-.50/3 Totinos Pizzas

-1.00/1 24 Pack Dr.Pepper (peelie)

-1.00 Kellogg's Cereal

-1.00 Kraft Ranch Dressing (tearpad)

-1.00 Kraft Ranch Dressing (terapad)

-2.00 Aveeno Baby Product

-.15 Using 3 Green bags

Subtotal $16.34

Tax .19

Total $16.53

I got at total of 19 items for $16.53 that is .87 per item!

It has been a long time!

2009-12-28T13:36:00.000-06:00

So it has been almost a year since I posted last, I plan to start posting again, especially with the new year.

Christmas Pictures

2008-12-31T13:48:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share some pictures from our Christmas this year.

My Baby Boy is 3 today

2008-12-02T08:49:00.000-06:00

Three years ago today I welcomed my second little boy into the world. I remeber that day so well. I got up that morning and took a shower, I felt a little bit crampy but not really bad or anything. I got M.J. up and bathed him and got him dressed, still feeling o.k. We had a little bite to eat and I told Bobby I was going to drive over to the Dr. office since I was cramping and have him check me. Well he insisted on taking me. I got to the Dr. office and told the receptionist how I was feeling and she said the Dr. would be right with me. I go in and he checks me and says you are dialated to a 6, so you need to head to the hospital, I will meet you there shortly. I go back to the car and tell Bobby, so he kind of starts to freak out a little, he says "who should I call?" Well we get to the hospital about 10:30 a.m. or so, get up to labor and delivery and they were like you are in labor?(I was very calm, not having very much pain) They got me all hooked up to the monitors and I.V. and everyone started to show up. I remeber starting to feel like I needed to use the bathroom real bad and I told the nurse but she would not let me get up. She called the Dr. and he was already walking in the door, as he was putting his jacket and gloves on my water broke and went all over him, from neck down he was soaked. Then I hear my mom say wow he is big, she could see his head, and I said I can't do this, she scared me! Well at 1:31 p.m. on December 2, 2005 Cristian was born. All this time during my delivery Bobbay and Chad stood against the wall, both as white as ghost. And did I mention I did not use any kind of drugs during my labor, it was all natural! Here are some pics from my baby boy's first three years of life.

When Daddy Comes Home

2008-11-27T22:01:00.000-06:00

Everyday when Bobby gets home from work Marissa is waiting at the door for him. She holds her arms up for him to pick her up, then gives him kisses and says "dada tandy, dada tandy" this is what happens then.......

She loves when "Dada" gives her "tandy" and she knows she is daddy's little girl!

CVS Thanksgiving sale

2008-11-27T21:45:00.000-06:00

So I went to CVS to get in on the free after ECB items and this is what I got

I paid 9.33 on a gift card earned on mypoints and got back 20.44 in ECB.

Deer Lease Trip

2008-10-27T12:27:00.000-05:00

So this weekend we took the boys to the Deer Lease, just thought I would share some pics.

M.J. sitting by the camp fire waiting to roast marshmallows

Cristian waiting to roast marshmallows

Pa showing them how to roast marshmallows

Our campfire

Another Great Giveaway

2008-10-20T20:11:00.000-05:00

Dani Saves Money is giving away a very cute coupon bag here.

WalMart $46.04 OOP

2008-10-20T13:03:00.000-05:00

My Subtotal before coupons was $81.90 after coupons it was $44.36 with $1.68 tax bringing my OOP to $46.04

CVS Trip from yesterday!

2008-10-20T12:52:00.000-05:00

I went late yesterday to CVS so I missed out on the Pumpkin pails and the Fun lights but still did pretty good, considering I got stuff I will use and actually need right now!

Subtotal before coupons was $32.03

After coupons I paid $13.93 OOP (with $1.40 of that being tax)

I got back 10ECB for the Huggies Deal and 2.58 for the Brach's Candy

Giveaways

2008-10-16T15:51:00.000-05:00

So I am blogging about some giveaways that I have signed up for that are absolutely wonderful.

Over at The "Cent"sible Sawyer she is giving away a Baby So Real Butterfly kisses that I think Marissa would just love!!! Go on over and enter for your chance to win.

Also at Thrifty & Chic Mom you can enter win a Promom Couture T-Shirt, I like the Pink Rock N Rule Mom

Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls is giving away an Autumn Tutu, which would also be so nice for my little Marissa.

Mommy Managing is giving away a coupon binder and that would be helpful for me in my journey to save money.

New to this

2008-10-10T09:59:00.000-05:00

So I decided to finally start a blog just to track our day to day life as a family and the things we do. I have blogged before so if you have any tips for me then just let me know. Please be patient with me as I learn. Thank you for visiting.