ALDI Deals, Starting 03/20/2013!

Here are some of the deals this week at ALDI...

• Wednesday 03/20 ONLY: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon 24 oz $5.99 ea
• Specially Selected Spiral Cut Double Glazed Ham $1.99/lb
• Clancy's Butter Twist or Waffle Pretzel Tub 18-22 oz $3.49 ea
• Snyder's Cheddar Cheese or Peanut Butter Pretzel Sandwiches 8 oz $2.79 ea
• Reggano Pasta Sides 4 Cheese, Parmesan, or Creamy Garlic 4.1-4.9 oz $0.79 ea
• Friendly Farms Extra Creamy Whipped Topping 8 oz $0.89 ea
• Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans 7 oz $2.99 ea
• L'oven Fresh Cheesecake Sampler 40 oz $8.99 ea
• Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters Salted or Unsalted 16 oz $1.99 ea
• Happy Farms or Fit and Active Cream Cheese 8 oz $0.99 ea
• Happy Farms Cheese Blocks Assorted Varieties 8 oz $1.79 ea
• Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans 14.5 oz $0.49 ea
• Baker's Corner Cake Mixes Devil's Food, White, and Yellow 16.5 oz $0.99 ea
• Boulder Oval Roasting Pan $0.89 ea
• Huntington Home Allergy Free Bed Pillows 20x26" $6.99 ea
• Huntington Home Allergy Protection Pillow Protectors 2 pk 20x28" $4.99 ea
• Huntington Home Twin or Queen Allergy Protection Mattress Protector $14.99 ea
• Kitchen Living Thermometer Assortment 4 pc Grill and Steak, Oven, Meat, or Refrigerator/Freezer
• Sealtite 6 pc Latching Food Storage Set $3.99 ea 
• Crane Fitness Mat 73"x31"x15mm $14.99 ea
• Franklin 9.5" Youth Baseball Glove Left or Right-handed $5.99 ea
• Franklin Pitching Machine with 6 Balls $19.99 ea
• 6" Azaleas or Hydrangea $4.99 ea
• Oranges 4 lb bag $1.79 ea
• Strawberries $2.19/lb
• Green Grapes $2.38/2 lb pkg
• Mandarins 3 lb bag $2.49 ea
• Sweet Potatoes 3 lb bag $1.19 ea
• Asparagus 16 oz pkg $2.29 ea

For more information about ALDI, visit their Homepage!

Sunday's Giant Trip

Giant also had a lot of nice deals this week.  Unfortunately they didn't have many Alexia items left.  I'm going to go back and try again later this week, probably Wednesday, before the sale changes.  Here's what I was able to get today...

2 Newman's Own Pizzas $6.99 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 +
3 Alexia Items $4.29 ea - $1.29 ea Sale - $2.50/1 MC x 1 - $0.55/1 MC doubled to $1.10 x 2 - $5 wyb 5 Select Frozen Items = 5/$8.30 or $1.66 each!!!!
1-5 lb bag Gold Medal Unbleached Flour $3.29 - $0.79 Sale = $2.50
1 pint Buttermilk $0.99
2 pks Pamper's Wipes $2.39 ea - $0.40 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 2 = 2/$1.98 or $0.99 each!!!
2-1 lb pkgs Laura's Lean Ground Beef $4.45 + $4.27 (both on Special) = 2/$8.72

- $0.15 Reusable Bags Credit
+ $0.18 Tax

Total OOP: $44.63 - $22.29 Savings/Coupons/Credits/Promo = $22.52 oop!!!  Savings of 50%!!!

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday: Crock-pot Lasagne!

 Lasagne was something that my mom would make, and it was delicious!  It was one of my favorite things that she would make.  I, however, did not inherit her lasagne-making genes.  After she died last year, her lasagne was one of the many things I missed, so I had to learn to make my own.  Then, I discovered the crock-pot lasagne!  It's definitely not made the same way, but the taste is almost identical.  And this recipe is WAY simpler than making it in the oven!  Here's what you need...

•  lb Fried and Drain Ground Beef (I use 1/2 lb, and you could use sausage or turkey instead)
• 1-24 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce (I used Newman's Own Marinara, and it was really tasty)
• 1 c Water
• 1-15 oz container Ricotta Cheese (I got mine from ALDI)
• 1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese (I used shredded from ALDI as well)
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (I just sprinkled some dried in)
• 6 Uncooked Lasagne Noodles (I used more, and I also got these from ALDI $0.99 a box)
• About 7 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 

1. Mix together beef, water, and spaghetti sauce in one bowl.
2. Mix together ricotta, 1 1/2 c mozzarella, 2 tbsp Parmesan, 1 egg, and parsley in another bowl, until well blended.
3. Spray crock-pot with cooking spray.  Spoon 1 c sauce into crock-pot, top with layers of half of the noodles (broken to fit), and cheese.  Cover with 2 c of sauce.  Repeat layers, ending with sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella.  (I deviated from this and made 4 layers instead of just 2, using extra noodles and dividing the cheese and sauce up into 4's as well, but it's up to you).
4. Cook on low 4-6 hours.  (Mine was on for about 8 hours, and it did start to get a little black on the top edge on one side, but it was drier, as if you made it in the oven, and not soupy like the last time I made it in the crock-pot.  But, again, it's up to you and how you like your lasagne.)

   
For more tasty recipes, visit Tempt My Tummy Tuesday!
Linked to the Homestead Barn Hop!

Sunday's CVS Trip

This week CVS has some HOT bargains, so I made sure that Joe and I stopped there first after church Sunday.  Here's what we were able to stock up on...

4 boxes Kleenex Tissues $1.77 ea - $0.78 ea Sale - $1/3 CVS Coupon - $1/4 MC = 4/$1.96

1 BIC Soleil Savvy Razor $8.29 - $1.30 Sale - $3/1 MC - $2 ECB's = $1.99

1-12 ct ZzzQuil $5.99 - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB's = $1.99

1 Carmex Lotion $5.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC - $3 ECB's = $0.99

1 Coke 2 lt $1.99 - $1 Sale (forgot to use $0.25/1 CVS Coupon!) = $0.99

2 bags Cadbury Mini Eggs $3.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $2/2 CVS Coupon - $3/2 CVS Coupon - $1/2 MC - $1 ECB's/2 = 2 FREE + $1 Money-maker!

+ $1.19 Tax 

- $8 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.11, Earned $8 ECB's!

Linked to Simply CVS!

Weekly Spending Report: 03/10-16/2013

This week I tried to keep my shopping to a minimum, since I went and spent half the monthly budget last week, whoops, but it was worth it.  Here's where I ended up this week...

• Sunday's CVS Trip: $10.41 oop, Earned $8 ECB's
• Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip: $14.75 oop, Earned $5 UP+Rewards
• Sunday's Bed Bath and Beyond Trip (1 glass drink pitcher, used 20% coupon and gift card to pay): Zero oop
• Wednesday's Giant Trip (2 pints Gelato): $5.98 oop (used 2 $1/1 MC) 
• Thursday's Amish Market Trip (2 bags Raw Sugar, 1 tub homemade PB, 3 bags Cheezer Cracker Pretzels): $24.59 oop
• Thursday's Rite-Aid Trip (2-50 ct Aleve, 2 Utz Chips, 2-16 ct Arm and Hammer Detergents, used a LOT of coupons): $7.56, Earned $4 UP+Rewards
• Friday's Giant Trip (Tortilla Chips, Gelato, Waffles, Milk, Jalapenos and Olives off the salad bar for Nachos): $15.31 oop (used $2.50 in coupons)
• Saturday's Shopper's Trip (2 boxes Organic Penne, 2 Newspapers): $7.17 oop

Total OOP: $85.77 - $17 Earned Rewards = Net OOP: $68.77 -- Much better!!!

Linked up to Frugal Follies 
Linked to Couponaholic 

Menu Plan Monday: 03/18/2013

This week Joe and I are starting our spring cleaning, I plan to post an update each day to keep me accountable, and to show our progress.  I tried to keep our meals simple, with minimal ingredients and time involved.  'Cause when I've cleaned and organized all day, the last thing I want to do is cook too.  Here's what's on the menu this week...

Breakfasts: Waffles or Cold Cereal

Lunches: Leftovers, or Sandwiches

Dinners: (all served with a vegetable)

Sunday -  Homemade Pizza

Monday - Crock-pot Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread

Tuesday - Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Rice and Homemade Salsa

Wednesday - We'll be at Joe's grandfather's working again, so we'll probably go to Chili's with him.

Thursday - Hamburger Helper

Friday - Shrimp Poppers with Baked French Fries

Saturday - Hot Dogs with Baked Onion Rings

Extras: Vanilla Pudding with Oreo Cookie Crumbles

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Frugal Finds Friday: Fried LEFTOVER Potatoes and Onions

Before I had to become frugal, I threw away a lot of food: leftovers past their prime, last night's dinner that wasn't as tasty as I thought it would be, pantry staples I'd let expire before I got to use them.  Then money got tight, and I realized I was wasting good food, and that was costing me money, and that was not good.  My husband wasn't really into leftovers, while I had eaten them my whole life.  So, in an effort to save money, but not serve the same meal all over again, I learned to 're-invent' leftovers.  Leftover sauce and noodles, became pizza and pasta salad, taco meat became nachos, and leftover baked potatoes, hash browns.  So, if you have some left over baked potatoes, you could make this...

1. Peel (on not, your choice) leftover potatoes, dice.  Also peel and dice 1 small-medium onion.

2. I use a large cast iron skillet, but any pan would work.  Add oil (I use lard) to your skillet, and heat it up.  Add the potatoes and onions.

3. Saute the potatoes and onions, until the potatoes are nicely browned, and the onions are translucent.  I serve mine with eggs, toast, and sometimes bacon or sausage, as dinner.  I like mine with ketchup, as you can tell from the picture, my husband likes to put A1 on them, but it's really up to you!  Enjoy!

Linked to Homemade Mondays!

What are your frugal finds for this week?

ALDI Deals, starting 03/13/2013

Here are some of the AWESOME deals at ALDI this week...

• Wednesday 03/13: Aspen Valley Fresh Tuscan Herb Veal Roast $4.49/lb
• L'oven Fresh Cinnamon Crumb Cake 26 oz $3.99 ea
• Baker's Corner Spring Confetti Cake Mix 16.5 oz $0.99 ea
• Baker's Corner Spring Frosting Pink or Yellow 16 oz $1.29 ea
• Boulder Spring Paper Ware Assortment $0.89 ea
• L'oven Fresh All Natural Ciabatta Bread or $1.99 ea
• L'oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls 12 oz $0.99 ea
• Happy Harvest Pickled Beets Sliced or Whole 16 oz $1.39 ea
• Lost Cellar White Wine 750 ml $6.99 ea
• Benton's Cookie Straw Lemon, Key Lime, or Raspberry 4.5 oz $1.99 ea
• Sweet Harvest Pineapple Slices 20 oz $0.89 ea
• Happy Harvest Yams 29 oz $1.29 ea
• Dakota's Pride Green Split Peas 16 oz $0.79 ea
• Sea Queen Popcorn Shrimp Original or Buffalo 8 oz $1.69 ea
• Season's Choice Frozen Strawberries, Peaches, or Mixed Fruit 16 oz $1.99 ea
• 8" Foliage Assorted Varieties $4.99 ea
• Cantaloupe $1.39 ea
• Mandarins $2.49/3 lb bag
• Green Grapes $1.19/lb ($2.38 for 2 lb pkg)
• Red Potatoes $1.39/5 lb bag
• Cabbage $0.79/head
• Baby Carrots $0.69/16 oz bag

For more information about ALDI, visit their Homepage!

Schick Hydro Silk Razor Review

BzzAgent sent me a Schick Hydro Silk razor to try out, and I must say, it is a great razor!  I loved the smoothness of use when shaving.  The fact that the blade didn't drag across my skin, but seemed to glide across it.  I also liked that the shape of the razor was comfortable in my hand, always a plus when shaving in the shower.  I also felt that the 5 blades gave me a close and comfortable shave.  The blade/cartridge has a moisturizing serum bar on the top, which at first made my legs a little itchy, but after a few uses, my skin got use to it, and it made them silky smooth.  Overall a really nice razor!

*I received the razor for free, but all opinions expressed here are my own!

Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip

We also stopped into Rite-Aid while we were out.  The deals this week are AWESOME!  I plan to stop back in later in the week and pick up a few more things if there are things left on the shelves.  Here's what I scored today...

2-50 ct Aleve $7.49 ea - $0.75 ea card discount - $2/1 MC x 2 - $2/1 in-ad Coupon x 2 - $1 UP+Reward x 2 = 2/$3.48 ($1.74 each!)
2 bags Utz Potato Chips $0.99 ea - $0.10 ea card discount - $1 UP+Reward (on 2?) = 2/$0.78 ($0.39 ea!)
2 Rite-Aid Rubbing Alcohol $2.79 ea - BOGO Free Sale = 2/$2.79
2 Visine for Contacts $5.29 ea - $0.53 ea card discount - $2/1 in-ad Coupon x 2 - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2/$1.52 ($0.76 ea!)
2 Got 2 Be Dry Shampoos $6.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2/$2.49
2-20 ct Arm and Hammer Power Paks Detergent $6.99 ea - $4.49 ea Sale - $1/2 MC - $2 UP+Reward = 2/$2
+ $0.69 Tax
Total OOP: $14.75, Earned $5 UP+Rewards for next week!