The Fall Deep Clean: Day #4

The last area to clean was the kitchen, which we broke into two days since you really need a whole day just to scour the floor, which my wonderful husband did for me :)  We moved out the appliances, and vacuumed and mopped behind them.  Everything on the counters got moved and scrubbed under.  Windows washed, curtains washed and dried, and the light globes washed as well.  Here are the results!

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ALDI Deals Starting 12/04/2013

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

• Weds. 12/04 ONLY: Cattlemen's Ranch Fresh Beef Stew Kit 2.2 lbs $7.99 ea
• Naval Oranges 4 lb bag $1.99 ea
• Blackberries 6 oz $0.89 ea
• Mixed Pears 4 pk $1.49 ea
• Grapefruits $0.39 ea
• Pomegranates $0.89 ea
• Mandarins 3 lb bag $2.69 ea
• Simply Nature All Natural Spiral Sliced Ham $2.99/lb
• L'oven Fresh Cheesecake Sampler 9" 40 oz $8.99 ea
• Friendly Farms Milk gallons $1.99 ea
• Baker's Corner Holiday Morsels 10 oz $1.99 ea
• Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5 lb bag $1.39 Limit 6 per customer
• Baker's Corner Sugar 4 lbs $1.49 ea Limit 6 per customer
• Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large $1.29 ea Limit 6 per customer
• Excitemint Soft Peppermint Puffs 10 oz $1.69 ea
• Kerry Gold Red Leicester or Swiss 7 oz $3.29 ea
• Life Savers Hard Candy or Gummies 6.8-7 oz $2.49 ea
• Choceur Dark or Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds Wine Topper 4 oz $1.99 ea
• Coastal Cocktails Holiday Mixers $4.99 ea
• Work Zone 18 pc Tool Set and Carrying Case $19.99 ea
• Work Zone Tool Organizer $7.99 ea
• Frosty Fern $4.99 ea
• 5" Easy Orchid $9.99 ea

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ALDI Deals, Starting 11/24/2013

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

• Potatoes $1.99/10 lb bag
• Yellow Onions $0.79/3 lb bag
• Celery $0.79 ea
• Sweet Potatoes $1.19/3 lb bag
• Cranberries $0.99/12 oz bag
• Pineapple $1.49 ea
• Baker's Corner Gingerbread Cookie Mix 17.5 oz $1.69 ea
• Baker's Corner 6-in-1 Baking Sprinkles Jar 7.2 oz $2.99 ea
• Clancy's Dipped Peppermint Pretzel Stars 7 oz $1.99 ea
• Clancy's Holiday Tortilla Chips 14 oz $1.49 ea
• Season's Choice Broccoli Cuts 16 oz $0.85 ea
• Benton's Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Cremes 15.25 oz $1.99 ea
• Belmont Candy Cane or French Silk Pies Thaw and Serve 24-28 oz $5.99 ea
• Friendly Farms Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer 16 oz $1.49 ea
• Huntington Home Holiday Accent Rug 20x30' $6.99 ea
• Huntington Home 2 pc Holiday Towel Set $3.99 ea
• Boulder Holiday Disposable Containers 3 or 5 pc sets $1.99 ea
• Boulder Holiday Gallon Storage Bags 40 ct $1.99 ea
• Boulder Limited Edition Holiday Print Paper Towels $0.99 ea
• Kitchen Living Baking or Pastry Utensils $3.99 ea
• Kitchen Living Silicone Baking Mat $4.99 ea

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Weekly Spending Report: 11/17-23/2013

This week I really tried to only pick up things that I knew I would need for the upcoming holidays.  As well as the things I would need to round out this week's menu plan.  Here's what I ended up with...

• Wednesday's CVS Trip: $10.08 oop, Earned $11 ECB's

• Wednesday's ALDI Trip: $13.87 oop

• Wednesday's Dollar Tree Trip: $15.24 oop

• Wednesday's Walgreen's Trip: $9.08 oop

• Wednesday's Giant Trip (no picture, just cake mix, toilet cleaner, and tortilla chips): $6.35 oop

Total OOP: $54.62 - $11 Earned Rewards = Net OOP: $43.62

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The Fall Deep Clean: Day Three

Tuesday was day 3 of our Fall deep clean, and we did the living room.  Everything got dusted, wiped down, moved and vacuumed under.  The windows got washed and the curtains were washed and ironed.  We also washed and dried the futon cover and our winter blankets on the backs of our chairs.  Plus all the junk got removed.  The living room is now all ready for our holiday guests!

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ALDI Deals, Starting 11/20/2013

Here's some of the AWESOME deals at ALDI this week...

• Weds. 11/20 ONLY: Butterball Fresh Whole Turkey $1.29/lb (avg. weight 13 lbs)
• Weds. 11/20 ONLY: Custom Made Meals Fresh Stuffed Pork Chops $4.99/lb 
• Potatoes 10 lbs $1.99 ea
• Yellow Onions 3 lb $0.79 ea
• Celery $0.79 ea
• Sweet Potatoes 3 lb bag $1.19 ea
• Cranberries 12 oz bag $0.99 ea
• Pineapples 1.49 ea
• Beaumont Dark Chocolate or French Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix 8 oz $1.29 ea
• Beaumont Bagged Coffee Holiday Assortment Mocha Mint, White Chocolate Chunk, or Gingerbread 12 oz $4.99 ea
• Gourmet Select Popcorn Tins Caramel Corn, Cheddar Cheese, and Butter 18 oz $4.99 ea
• Specially Selected Bite-sized Salami Original or Spicy 8 oz $2.99 ea
• Clancy's Pretzel Rings 20 oz $1.49 ea
• Clancy's Bagel Chips Sea Salt or Roast Garlic 6 oz $1.79 ea
• Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen French Bread Pizzas Vegetable or 5 Cheese 9.2-9.9 oz $1.99 ea
• Season's Choice Steamable Baby Brussel Sprouts 12 oz $1.29 ea
• Baker's Corner Molasses 16 oz $1.99 ea
• Kitchen Living Cast Iron 5 Qt Braiser, or  6 Qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Red or Blue $29.99 ea
• Kitchen Living Cast Iron Trivet 7.5-8" Diameter $4.99 ea
• Huntington Home Christmas Roll Wrap $1.99 ea
• Huntington Home Christmas Gift Bag Set $2.99 ea
• Huntington Home Christmas Gift Tags $0.99 ea

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The Fall Deep Clean: Day Two

Today Joe and I tackled two rooms, but they were small and fairly easy.  First up was the hallway...

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Ahh, so much better!  Then it was onto the bathroom...

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Yeah, two more rooms done!  Tomorrow it's onto the living room!  

Is anyone else getting their house geared up for the holidays?

Menu Plan Monday: 11/18/13

This week Joe and I get to go to the anatomy sonogram for the baby, and we are so EXCITED!!!!  We are also doing our Fall deep cleaning before the holidays, 1 room each day.  Plus, we are going to Joe's grandfather's house to work on Thursday, and there is a dinner we have to attend on Saturday.  So, it's gonna be pretty crazy this week.  Here's what's on the menu plan, which I tried to keep uber simple!

Breakfasts: Bagels with Cream Cheese or Butter

Lunches: Leftovers or Sandwiches

Dinners:

Sunday - Crock-pot Pork and Baked Potatoes

Monday - Leftover Pork with Baked French Fries

Tuesday - Hotdogs with Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese - Just keepin' it real here ;)

Wednesday - Sonogram/Errand Day - Out :)

Thursday - Working @ Pap's house, Out with him :)

Friday - Crock-pot Chuck Roast with Onions, Potatoes, and Carrots, and Homemade Bread

Saturday - Blacksmith dinner we need to attend

Extras: Brownies

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The Fall Deep Clean: Day One

I totally forgot to take before pictures yesterday morning before we started to tackle the bedroom.  But here are the after pictures, and they are amazing!  Everything has been scrubbed, dusted, washed, moved, and remade.  It's so nice to have everything so sparkly before the holiday season.

Menu Plan Monday: 11/11/2013

This week my niece turns 18!  We celebrated with her at Texas Road House - so much fun, and delicious.  Joe and I don't have much planned for this week, no therapy or doctors appointment for my preggo self - yeah!  Here's what's on the menu this week...

Breakfasts: Bagels with Butter or Cream Cheese

Lunches: Leftovers, or Sandwiches

Dinners:

Sunday - Texas Road House for a Bday celebration!

Monday - Cheesy Baked Pork chops with Crock-pot Baked Potatoes

Tuesday - Crock-pot Lasagne with Garlic Bread

Wednesday - Leftover Lasagne and Garlic Bread

Thursday - Working at Joe's Grandfather's House, so we'll probably eat out with him.

Friday - Homemade Pizza

Saturday - Homemade Pizza Pockets (using leftover dough)

Extras: Brownies

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