Monday, February 14, 2011

Menu Plan Monday: February 14th 2011!

First off - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!  Secondly, this week is full of work, school, Dr appointments, and the start of Spring cleaning!  I am STILL suffering from a head cold, and now have a bladder infection to go along with it. So needless to say I am very tired and am in a lot of pain, so this week's meals are going to be simple and we will probably deviate from the plan more than once for easy stand-by favorites like french toast, but don't judge me! j/k ;-)
Breakfasts: Cold or Warm Cereals, Fruit Smoothies

Lunches: Leftovers, Grilled Cheese with Soup and French Toast

Dinners:
Sunday - Steak Fajitas (freezer-cooking meal kit) with Mexican Rice and Salad
Monday - Salad with Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini in Alfredo Sauce with Italian Seasoned diced Tomatoes, Fresh Baby Spinach and Steamed Shrimp
Tuesday - Orange Chicken Kit (from ALDI) with Jasmine Rice and Easy Egg Rolls (recipe later this week)
Wednesday - BBQ Pork Ribs in the Crock-pot with Crock-pot Baked Potatoes and Salad
Thursday - Bacon Cheese Burger Sliders and French Fries (hopefully on homemade rolls)
Friday - Homemade Pizza with Salad
Saturday - Scalloped Potatoes with Baked Ham (leftovers from the freezer) and Salad or Green Beans

What's Baking?: Cupcakes with Homemade Butter cream Frosting for Valentine's day and hopefully some scones by the end of the week, but we'll have to wait and see...

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Sunday's (02/13/2011) Rite-Aid Trip

Rite-Aid once again was filled with deals again this week!  I am definitely going to go back later this week to grab a few more things, so check back later in the week for that post as well.  Here's what I was able to get yesterday...
1 Baltimore Sun Newspaper $2 - $0.40 card discount = $1.60
3-2 lts 7UP soda $1.59 ea - $0.32 ea card discount - $2 UP+Rewards wyb 3 (not pictured) = 3/$1.81
2 Gillette Clinical Deodorants $9.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC (newspaper) $7.99 - $3 UP+Rewards = 2/$4.99, or about $2 ea
1 Almay Eyeshadow single $7.49 marked down to $1.87 - $2/1 MC (newspaper), adjusted to $1.87 - $2 SCR = FREE + $2 MM!
1 Ben-gay Ointment $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $3/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC (newspaper) = FREE + $0.61 MM!
1-20 ct box Gas-X $5.99 - $1.20 card discount - $3/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = $0.99
2-20 ct boxes Finish Dish Detergent Tablets $6.49 ea - BOGO Free - $2.25/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2/$1.99 (these were for my Dad, so I should get paid back for them)
+ $1.79 Tax
- $4 UP+Rewards used to Pay
- $8 SCR Check used to Pay
Total OOP: $6.36, received $6 UP+Rewards for next time and a $2 SCR!

Sunday's (02/13/2011) CVS Trip

Yet again, not many deals at CVS this week, but I did stop in for a few freebies and to check out the LARGE amount of clearance they have stashed in the back of the store!  Here's what I was able to pick up...
2 bottles Listerine Zero Mouthwash $5.79 ea - $1.80 ea Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 ECB's x 2 = 2 FREE!
2 tubes Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $4.89 ea - $1.10 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $3.79 ECB's x 2 = 2 FREE + $2 MM!
1 Nice and Easy Foaming Hair Color $9.99 - $2 Sale - $7.99 Free item coupon (Facebook) - $1 ECB = FREE + $1 MM!
1 pkg Cane Tips on Clearance for $1.00
1 Purpose Face Soap on Clearance for $1.75 - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = $0.75
+ $0.98 Tax
- $10 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $2.29, received $12.58 in ECB's for next time!

CVS Trip from Feb 11th 2011

I stopped into CVS on Friday to drop off and pick up prescriptions, and since I had some coupons for the Lipton tea and the store was fairly bare, I decided to cash in a rain check from awhile ago.  Here's what I ended up with...
4-100ct boxes Lipton Tea $4.19 ea - $1.69 ea Sale (rain check) - $1/2 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $3 ECB's wyb $10 = 4/$5
2 containers Quaker Oatmeal $4.99 and $3.29 - $2.49 and $0.79 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$1
1-22 ct CVS Pantyliners $0.99 - CVS Coupon (from machine) $0.99 = FREE
4 Nivea Chap-sticks $3.29 ea - BOGO Free MC (newspaper) x 2 - $3/10 CVS Cosmetic Coupon - $5 ECB's wyb $10 = 4 FREE + $1.42 MM!
+ $0.69 Tax
- $6.99 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $8.28, received $10 ECB's for next time!

New Coupon Code for Restaurant.com - HAPPY V-Day!

I think the picture says it all...
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

ALDI Deals starting Feb 16th 2011!

Here are a few of the deals starting at ALDI this week...
  • Fusia Mandarin Orange or Crispy Honey Chicken 26 oz $4.99 ea 
  • Fusia Won-tons 6 oz $1.99 ea
  • Fusia Wok Sauce Orange Ginger, General Tso or Teriyaki Sesame 12 oz $1.69 ea
  • Fusia Dipping Sauces Sweet Garlic Soy, Chili and Garlic or Sweet and Sour 15 oz $1.99 ea
  • Fusia Fortune Cookies 3 oz $1.29 ea
  • Fusia Teriyaki Sauce and Soy Sauce (reduced sodium or regular) 15 oz $0.99 ea
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