Today's Dollar Tree Trip

My last trip for this week was the Dollar Tree.  They had some white plates out (which is what I'm getting for the kitchen, very BH&G!  I'm selling my old green fruit set), and I needed the vicks, so I grabbed a few things while Joe and I were there.  Here's what we ended up with...

2 Vapor Chest Rubs (Vick's)

4 White Mugs

3 White Plates (going back tomorrow for another one - oops!)

1 Medical Tape (for Joe's Toe)

2 pkgs Slivered Almonds (buying ahead for holiday baking - these are nice and safe in the freezer until then)

1-2 pk Tennis Balls (for Joe's grandfather's dog for Christmas)

+ $0.48 Tax

Total OOP: $13.48!

Small Big Lots Trip this Week!

Joe had toe surgery on Thursday, so while I waited, I perused the aisles of Big Lots.  I was hoping to get a few Christmas presents bought, but nothing really struck my fancy, so I just got some all-natural cleaners instead...

3 All-Natural Multi-purpose Spray Cleaners $1.20 ea = 3/$3.60

+ $0.22 Tax

Total OOP: $3.82!

Amish Market Trip 11/03/2011!

Thursday Joe and I had to stop down to Joe's grandfather's house for something, and since it was Thursday and the Amish market was open, we stopped in to see if they had the natural/unrefined sugar, and they did, so we stocked up!  Here's what we ended up with...

4-5 lb bags Unrefined/natural Sugar $7.53 + $7.83 + $7.88 + $7.83 = over 20lbs for $31.07 (about $1.55 a lb)

1 pkg Mini Cinnamon Chips (the only place I was going to be able to get these from for a recipe I wanted to try was on Amazon, so I was glad to not have to pay shipping for them, and they are a cheaper price as well!) $3.46!

Total OOP: $34.53!

BJ's Trip This Week

I also stopped into BJ's earlier this week to use a couple coupons that were about to expire.  Here's what I got...

1 Tostitos Salsa $5.49 - $1.75/1 BJ's Coupon = $3.74

2 McCormick Seasonings (Taco and Chili) $5.49 and $6.29 - $3/2 BJ's Coupon = 2/$8.78 or $4.39 ea

Total OOP: $12.52!

Rite-Aid Trip from Earlier this Week!

Monday I stopped into Rite-Aid to use the $8/2 Cover Girl coupons that expired 10/31, and I was able to combine them with a sale, an UP+Reward deal, and a MIR for some FREE make-up!!!!  Here's how it went down...

8 various Cover Girl Face Powders $7.99 ea - $4 x 4 (BOGO 50% off Sale) - $8/2 MC x 4 = 8/$15.92

1-2 pk Olay Bar Soap $3.99 - $0.80 card discount = $3.19 

2 bottles Herbal Essences Shampoo $4.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98

+ $3.44 Tax

- $2 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $24.53 - $15 and $2 UP+Rewards Earned and $10 P&G MIR = ALL FREE + $2.47 Money-Maker!!!!!

ALDI Deals: 11/02-11/08/2011!

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

• Season's Choice Frozen Roasted Potato Wedges 16 oz $1.49 ea
• Deli Premium Corned Beef or Pastrami 8 oz $2.89 ea
• Happy Farms Shredded Cheese 2 lb Bag/8 cups Mild Cheddar or Mozzarella $6.49 ea
• Happy Farms Spreadable Cheese Wedges Original or Light 4 oz $1.49 ea
• Happy Farms or Fit and Active Cream Cheese 8 oz $0.89 ea
• Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Cheesesticks 11.5 oz $2.19 ea
• Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters Regular or Unsalted 16 oz $1.99 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix Turkey or Herb 6 oz $0.89 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Loaded or Buttery 4 oz $0.79 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Beef or Chicken Broth 32 oz $1.29 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Bagged Stuffing Herb or Cornbread 14 oz $1.99 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Soup Tomato Basil or Southwestern-Style Black Bean 17.3 oz $1.49 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Cream of Mushroom or Chicken 10.5 oz $0.69
• Happy Harvest Candied Sweet Potatoes 15.5 oz $0.99 ea
• Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans or Whole Kernal Corn 14.5-15.25 oz $0.59 ea
• Krusteaz Pumpkin Pie Bars 17.25 oz $2.49 ea
• Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls 8 oz $0.99 ea
• Baker's Corner Blueberry Pie Filling 21 oz $1.99 ea
• Baker's Corner Evaporated Milk 12 oz $0.69 ea
• Belmont Pumpkin Pie 37 oz $2.99 ea
• Choceur Chocolate Rings 6.88 oz $1.99 ea
• L'oven Fresh (Dinner) Rolls Sweet Multigrain or Potato 20 oz $1.99 ea
• L'oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls 12 oz $0.99 ea
• Benton's Maple Leaf Cream Cookies 11.4 oz $1.99 ea
• Pomegranates $0.79 ea
• Red Grapes $0.99/lb (sold in two lb pkg)
• Pears $1.49/4 pk
• Del Monte Pineapple $1.79 ea

For more information about ALDI, visit their Homepage!

Happy Halloween!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!

Try not to eat too much candy!

Our First Snow Winter 2011-2012!

This past Saturday we had the surprise of snowfall in October!  We got an accumulation of about 3", and I thought that I would share some pictures.  Really gets me in the mood for Christmas ;-)

Menu Plan Monday: October 31st, 2011!

This week the museum closes for the season until Christmas, so I will have extra time to do my transcribing!  I have to be finished by the 19th, so wish me luck!  I'm keeping the menu simple again this week, as I have been noticing the more simple the menu is, the less leftovers get wasted!  And in my book, that's a very good thing.  Here's what cooking this week...

Breakfasts:  Cold or Hot Cereal, Toast with All-natural Strawberry Spread and Butter, or Bagels with Cream Cheese

Lunches: Leftovers, Homemade Calzones, or Canned Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dinners:

Sunday - Chicken/Bacon/Tomato Alfredo Sauce on Pasta with Garlic Bread

Monday - Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers with Sauteed Onions and Baked French Fries

Tuesday - Broiled Parmesan Tilapia and Asparagus with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday - Quesadillas with Chips and Salsa and Salad

Thursday - Out :-)

Friday - Homemade Pizza with Salad

Saturday - Loaded Omelets with Toast

Extras: I might try-out a recipe I have for baked Apple Cider Donuts later this week, but we'll see how the typing goes...

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie and Keeper of the Home!

Today's Dollar Tree Trip

Last stop today was the Dollar Tree...

3 Tony's Frozen Pizzas (for Joe)

1 carton Epsom Salt

2 Frozen Pie Slices (also for Joe)

Total OOP: $6!!!