Monday Menu Post 7/12

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I am working again this week, but hopefully it is starting to get under control. We ate out ALOT last week and only followed the plan 2 days but better things will happen this week I know.

Monday- Stuffed green peppers (freeze stuffing for future use)
Tuesday- Baked ziti ( previously prepared)
Wednesday- Leftover chicken casserole from Sunday and baked carrots
Thursday- Seafood night- Boiled shrimp and crab legs
Friday-? Possible night out for Mexican

Hope to post at least a couple more times this week but no promises

Awesome Food Lion Trip

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If you are not familiar with Lexington then let me explain that there are 2 place to buy groceries here, Food Lion or the Walmart. I can’t stand going to either especially since I have started couponing. In the past three months I have been shopping at Food Lion once. I was really surprised to read on Southern Savers that she was considering a trip to Food Lion. I read and decided it was worth a try and if they were rude that was it. I actually planned out 4 separate transactions at home and even check the circular once I arrived to make sure the sale was the same. I was able to purchase the following for $7.68 saving $48 or 84%. All the transactions worked without a hitch except for one with the mayo and after getting a manager they keyed it in and apologized. I hope this is a sign of things to come.
I purchased :
4 bags of sunflower seeds
4 containers of Kraft Mayo
2 containers of Kraft Mayo Sandwhich shop
10 containers of Cool Whip
3 containers of Containers of Country Time Lemonade
1 bottle of A-1 steak sauce
1 10 pack of Capri Sun

Monday Menu Post 7/5

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Last week, I did not have a menu post and it showed. So I am making it a must have..especially on the weeks I work. Matt may even start checking to see what he is suppose to cook.

Monday- Leftovers or pizza at the pool. Since we are headed there after nap then supper is a grab and go.
Tuesday- Burritos made with Taco rice so I can use the tomatoes that need to be cooked.
Wednesday- Matt in charge of cooking..my Mom’s having surgery..Brats on the grilled with corn on the cob
Thursday- Seafood- probably shrimp and deviled crab
Friday- Depending on what we do for dinner on Monday..Maybe pizza or sandwhiches.

Catching up!

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So it has been over a week since I have posted anything… I have been crazy busy so I am going to use this post to catch up! I will also tease ya with a promise of a awesome trip to Food Lion post that will appear later today as well as Wordless Wednesday will be Kendall’s birthday pictures and of course a Monday Menu post to come as well.

So I worked 22 hours last week in addition to Kendall’s birthday and cookout party being on Thursday. If things continue as we hope/plan then I will continue working but cut the hours to a max of 20 with 16 being the plan. I don’t mind going to work but the kids are all off schedule and we have had a couple of rough night with Kendall waking up and not wanting to sleep all night. All three of the little ones are much more clingy than usual but they all run to hug me as soon as I walk in the door from anywhere.

Kendall’s birthday was fun. We decided to have a cookout with my family and friends. We had around 20 people in the house but the kids were awesome. We ate around 5pm, the kids were all playing and before we realized it after opening present and cake and ice cream it was 8pm. I am so glad we did this for her birthday! Pictures will be posted on Wednesday!

Yesterday, Sunday was the Fourth of July. We had an awesome church service, lunch at the Chinese place . We met friends at the pool then went over to their house to eat left-overs from Kendall’s party and shot off some fireworks. I wish I would have gotten some pictures. Kendall LOVED the poppers and even asked for several Sparklers. She is definitely not afraid of anything. It was awesome to see her throw the popper and then dance! Today both Matt and I were suppose to have the day off but he already had an ESR so I am working on the laundry, my blog and then we are planning to go to the pool after nap!

The square foot garden is producing but it is not enough for us so we are going to multiple it time 3 next year. I did make an awesome cucumber relish with fresh cucumbers. I am going to make some diced tomatoes today because I have been given quite a few.

Last month was a budget blower. I spent 913 on groceries! Matt and I are talking and trying to rework this budget yet again. I have been able to start a small stockpile but last month we needed food so food we bought! I am averaging 638 a month for the past year for groceries which is where I want to be on a regular basis so maybe that is the number I should focus on! I was doing awesome on blogging until the past 2 weeks so that is an average month as well. I am going to focus on doing better and hopefully by making myself post about my failures the successes will come!

Menu Post for Week of 6/21

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Yeap it is Wednesday but I am posting the menu for the week. With Remington’s birth on Monday, things have been off schedule all week. But I want to keep up with the rest and this just help my brain think.

Monday-Breakfast (Lily’s request and Matt cooked)
Tuesday- Chicken and Turkey filet (Father’s Day meal for my Dad)
Wednesday- Spaghetti
Thursday- Seafood (Boiled shrimp is Lily’s favorite) Salad leftover from Tuesday to go with it
Friday- Pizza from Pizza Hut (plan on using a coupon should be around 20 for all of us to eat)

Simple but good!

Garden Update

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This is the entire garden

I am so excited this year to attempt a small garden. We agreed to try this and increase it next year if it worked. I am spending about 15 minutes a day with the watering and weeding. I have already decided that I need to start my seeds in February next year so they will produce sooner. Currently, the plans are for 2 additional boxes. This will allow me to be able to grow more and buy less next summer with less than 30 minutes a day spent on the garden.

A squash!!! The first of our cucumbers!

I am hoping that the cucumbers will produce all summer with 4-5 for us to pick a week. Last year we were able to pick one a week. I have 2 separate plants, one in front of the box and one growing up the back. The squash plant is huge but I only have 1 so it will definitely be tripled or more next year. I would love to pick at least 4-5 squash a week.

A green bean.

I now realize that we will barely get enough this year especially of the green beans to use of maybe a meal but at least I know I can grow them..


This is a banana pepper. Matt spotted it first and he is excited to see how they taste. Pepper will definitely be increased next year as well. I am sad to say that I doubt we will be harvesting any green peppers. I had planted 4 different stalks in the garden and I am down to 2 growing and they are small and growing slowly.

Monday Menu Post 6/14

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Last week, we did really well sticking to the menu plan except for Friday, when I made sweet meatballs for dinner. This week will be an unusual one for us. Basically, I am trying to use up alot of things out of the freezer. Angel Food is distributed on Saturday and we are planning on the “summer trip” to Costco. I was hoping for another week of Harris Teeter triples or super doubles but since that didn’t happen, I need to restock alot of stuff. Everyone is home for the summer which means 3 meals a day for all 7 of us. In addition, I am planning on going to the pool at least a couple of times a week, which means we need snacks and drinks.

Monday- Salisbury steak (already frozen) potatoes and fruit.
Tuesday- Chicken fried rice and Egg Rolls
Wednesday- Baked ziti and garlic bread
Thursday- Steaks on the grill
Friday-Fish sandwiches and French fries