12Mar 2012 by holly

Meal Planning 3/12/12

Meal Planning, Uncategorized
  This is week 11 on creating a meal plan for the week.   Last week was a busy week!  We had a simple family birthday this last past weekend.  This coming week is a bit calmer.  Catching up on some things but the best part is enjoying the lovely warm weather outside.  This week is a perfect week to plant the garden. Monday: Breakfast:  Oatmeal and Yogurt Lunch Chicken Club Sandwich leftovers Yum!  Dinner:Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomatoes and cold cuts Tuesday:Breakfast Cereal and fruit Lunch PB&J and Yogurt   Dinner: Quiche Wednesday:  Breakfast Oatmeal Lunch Soup Dinner: Pasta Thursday: Breakfast Cereal and fruit Lunch  Dinner: Mac & cheese and Peas Friday: Breakfast Cereal Lunch Fastfood treat  Dinner: Crockpot Corned Beef to make Sandwiches Saturday: Breakfast Eggs Lunch leftovers and get…
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10Mar 2012 by holly

We heat our house with a Pellet Stove and we save $100s each year.

general, Home, Living Frugal, Uncategorized
I can't believe it is Spring 2012. This winter has been a very mild winter for the Northern Virginia area. Last year was a different story. I want to mention that we use a Pellet Stove to heat our house. Have you heard of a Pellet Stove? Not many people I talk to have heard of it especially around this area of the country. They are very popular in the Northeast or Northwest. A pellet stove is a very efficient stove. It produces a constant dry heat. It is environmentally clean by burning small hardwood pellets completely and creating a very fine ash. The emissions are basically non existent because the smoke is very little that comes out of the chimney.  It uses hardwood saw dust which is a renewable…
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08Mar 2012 by holly

SHOPPERS: Free 12 pack of Soda w/$25 purchase Facebook coupon valid 3/9/12-3/11/12

Coupons, Shoppers, Uncategorized
Remember to “Like” Shoppers Grocery Store on Facebook!   Starting Friday, 3/9/12-Sunday 3/11/12, get 12 Pack of 12 oz. cans of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Canada Dry or 7UP absolutely FREE with your purchase of $25.00 or more and your Exclusive Facebook Coupon (see coupon for details). Limit one discount per coupon and limit one coupon per person or household. Additional purchase requirement excludes sales tax and the value of the “FREE” item(s) and is calculated BEFORE any manufacturers’ coupons are deducted. Click HERE for the coupon!  
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07Mar 2012 by holly

SHOPPERS Food deals & coupon matchups for 3/8/12-3/14/12

Coupons, Shoppers, Uncategorized
     Here are some of the best Shoppers Food deals for the week of 3/8/12-3/14/12. I focus on the Northern Virginia ads. Please check your local ad before shopping. I also try and focus my coupon match-ups using the Washington Post and other Washington Area regional insert coupons.  SHOPPERS will double the value of valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of up to 99¢ Shoppers stores in the Washington, DC metro will double valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value up to $0.99 everyday, with a limit of 4 identical coupons that can be doubled in one transaction. Shoppers will accept valid internet manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of up to $7.01.   For more info, click HERE. Don’t forget to look for this week’s Facebook coupon for FREE items with a…
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05Mar 2012 by holly

Meal Planning 3/5/12

Meal Planning, Uncategorized
  This is week 10 on creating a meal plan for the week.   This was a busy weekend!  Doodle and I went to Costco together and had a great time getting food for the month.  Then my hubby and I went to Big Lots (20% the whole purchase) and Target (for some great deals).   This week is an exacting week!  My boys are turning 1 this week!   We are having a fun family Birthday party this weekend! Monday: Breakfast:  Oatmeal and Poptart and Yogurt Lunch Pasta leftovers Dinner:Chicken Club Sandwich (might make it grilled instead) Didn't make this last week so we are going to do tonight.  Can't wait! Tuesday:Breakfast Cereal and fruit Lunch PB&J and Yogurt   Dinner: Left overs and Salad Wednesday:  Breakfast Oatmeal Lunch Soup Dinner:  Pizza…
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01Mar 2012 by holly

SHOPPERS Food deals & coupon matchups for 3/1/12-3/7/12

Coupons, Shoppers, Uncategorized
  Here are some of the best Shoppers Food deals for the week of 3/1/12-3/7/12. I focus on the Northern Virginia ads. Please check your local ad before shopping. I also try and focus my coupon match-ups using the Washington Post and other Washington Area regional insert coupons.  SHOPPERS will double the value of valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of up to 99¢ Shoppers stores in the Washington, DC metro will double valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value up to $0.99 everyday, with a limit of 4 identical coupons that can be doubled in one transaction. Shoppers will accept valid internet manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of up to $7.01.   For more info, click HERE. Don’t forget to look for this week’s Facebook coupon for FREE items with a…
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01Mar 2012 by holly

SHOPPERS: Free Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat w/$25 purchase Facebook coupon valid 3/2/12-3/4/12

Coupons, general, Uncategorized
  Remember to “Like” Shoppers Grocery Store on Facebook!   Starting Friday, 3/2/12-Sunday 3/4/12, get 8-9 oz pkg Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Sliced Lunchmeat absolutely FREE with your purchase of $25.00 or more and your Exclusive Facebook Coupon (see coupon for details). Limit one discount per coupon and limit one coupon per person or household. Additional purchase requirement excludes sales tax and the value of the “FREE” item(s) and is calculated BEFORE any manufacturers’ coupons are deducted. Click HERE for the coupon!
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28Feb 2012 by holly

My Breakfast Oatmeal Raisins Cookie Recipe

Recipes, Uncategorized
This was an experiment recipe that I created a couple weeks ago.  Yum!  They worked out really well.    The kids love these and so does my husband. I wanted to make a no butter, low sugar and moist oatmeal cookie recipe.  I did just that.  The best part is it is they aren't too "sweet" and they have so many good qualities: oatmeal, dried fruit and whole wheat flour.  The secret is soaking the raisins in water ahead of time.   The raisins are super plump and moist.  These came out to be super moist and stay that way for days.  Of course the cookies don't last long because they are gone. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1-2…
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28Feb 2012 by holly

Meal Planning – 2/27/12

Meal Planning, Uncategorized
This is week 9 on creating a meal plan for the week.   Yesterday, was a busy day!  That is why I'm late in posting this.  The weather in Northern Virginia was beautiful so we had to get outside and go to the park.  Thanks to Grandma for the help!  The boys had a great time crawling and Doodle had a great time playing on the slides and swings. Monday: Breakfast:  Cereal Lunch PB&J Picknick Dinner: Homemade pizza Tuesday:Breakfast Waffles Lunch PB&J  Dinner: Stuffed Peppers Wednesday:  Breakfast My homemade Oatmeal Breakfast cookie (I'll post about this shortly!) Yum! Lunch Yogurt/fruit and soup Dinner: Bacon Noodle Surprise Thursday: Breakfast Oatmeal and cereal Lunch Leftovers Dinner: Mac & cheese Friday: Breakfast Cereal Lunch Fastfood  Dinner: Chicken Club Sandwich (might make it grilled instead) Saturday:…
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25Feb 2012 by holly

Printable Internet Coupons Update

Coupons, Uncategorized
It's the end of the month and it is time to make sure you print out all of the printable internet coupons before they aren't available any more. Hurry!  These won't last long! 25% OFF PAINTS & STAINS, 15% OFF PAINTING SUPPLIES at Sherwin-Williams Save 80¢ ON FOUR when you buy FOUR any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any two (2) HORMEL® COMPLEATS® microwave meals SAVE $1.00 off Dial® for Men Speed Foam Body Wash (Redeemable at Walmart) $1.00 OFF any Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product. Except trial sizes and multipacks (Available at Walmart) SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of…
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