Shopping on a Sunday

No shopping for me today! I am going to join in money saving mom and fishmama in the pantry challenge. With just two of us in the household, things pile up pretty quick, so I am going to try and use everything I have and only take advantage of really good deals to keep my pantry overflowing for cheap! I am ready to go- all new coupons from today's paper are cut and filed and I'm ready for the sales! Let me know if your planning on joining in on the challenge!

New Year's Resolutions

Why do we make New Year's resolutions? Is the promise of a new year enough to make us think that we can change all of our bad habits? Does anyone ever stick to them? I guess if you are one of those people that stick to them, then more power to you! I never have done it before.

This year however, I am going to continue with some changes. My goal is to be more positive and enjoy every day, because who knows when it might be your last? I decided this as I watched my parents struggle with my dad's cancer. What should be their golden years is marred by dr. Visits, medicine and praying for miracles. So I'm taking that to heart and am going to enjoy everyday. We as Christians are to glorify God, and I feel if I can be positive, that is the first step.

I also am going to continue my weight loss journey, reconnect at church, and be a better wife. If anyone reads my blog, let me know what your plans for the new year are!



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Menu Planning Monday

Here is my menu for this week.



Monday:

Turkey burgers and a baked potato.



Tuesday:

Mexican crock pot chicken



Wednesday:Sloppy Joes on a baked potato. Something new I've never tried, but sounded appetizing.



Thursday: Chicken Stir Fry:



Friday: Meat Loaf, something I've been craving for a long time!



Saturday: Date night with the hubby :)



Breakfast: Turkey sausage breakfast burritos, Lunches: sandwiches cooked on the george foreman grill.

Happy New Year!

Well, once again, I come back to trying to keep up my blog. I am determined this year, if nothing to be a therapeutic outlet. I am going to try and post my menu planning Monday, and link to works for me wednesday and my shopping extravaganzas. I will do my best and I hope somewhere out there someone enjoys reading. For right now, I'm going to go put my blackeyed peas on and run! Another goal of mine for this new year. Blog you later!

Shopping on a Sunday

Not much shopping today, due to the flood a d NFL season opener for the Cowboys. I made it to CVS. I bought a colgaye toothpaste at 2.99 and two boxes of cheerios at 2/6.00. I used 1.75 worth of coupons, a 4$ extra buck, so out of pocket I spent 3.74. I also got four extra bucks back. No money maker, but a good day. You can find the whole list of goodies at www.iheartcvs.com. Let me know what you found!


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Cvs trip

I finally made it back to CVS. I was out of extra bucks, so I started all over- not a bad trip, though. I had a 4/20 from my email so my trip was:

Two degree deodorants that were 2/15, then I had two 2$ off coupons. I also bought two Aussie styling products @2.99 each, minus two 1$ off coupons-

Spent 12$ out of pocket and earned 9 extra bucks, pretty good way to start over! Let me know how you did!


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Menu planning

One of my best money saving tips is menu planning- this one simple step is a lifesaver. I make my menus based on what I have in my pantry and what is on sale. I also am following weight watchers, so I am using a lot of their recipes. And yes, it is possible to eat healthy for less. Here is my menu for the week:

Monday: sandwiches after softball game madness.
Tuesday: mexican dip: taco meat, corn, rotel tomatoes, refried beans and tortillas
Wednesday: crockpot chicken with broccoli and cauliflower
Thursday: turkey burgers with ww fries.

If you menu plan, please leave a link!



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