This weekend has flown by and as I was talking to Matt this afternoon it really is one of the least busy weekend that I see in the next several months. I thought I would take a bit of time this evening and catch you up on the happenings around here.<\/p>\n
CVS shopping<\/strong><\/em>– I am continuing to make my weekly trips to CVS and the kids are really really enjoying the special one on one time that each is getting. Last week, was an ok week that turned out great. We ended up purchasing a credit card reader for Matt’s business\u00a0 which boosted our saving. This week was AWESOME!\u00a0 I made a trip and spent 15 saving $66 or 81%. But I am more excited because Amanda came over and with a little bit of help she made a trip by herself and was able to save around the same amount. I am also very happy because this week alone, we have used $18 worth of coupons from the Sunday papers. This covers the entire month subscription.<\/p>\n Menu Planning<\/strong><\/em>– Last week was a bit of a challenge as the kids only went to school 1 day, we also ended up cancelling our scheduled eye appointments due to the weather. Our initial plan included eating out a total of 4 times but instead we ended up eating out once.\u00a0 Matt and the kids did enjoy pizza from Pizza hut but they used reading reward that Kendall and Lily had earned so the total cost was $0. Here is the plan for next week<\/p>\n Breakfast<\/strong>-I made a batch of French toast on Saturday which will be eaten as leftovers, I am also going to make an overnight egg back and baked oatmeal this week for some warm easy breakfast.<\/p>\n Lunch<\/strong>-Lunches for the girls and I have already been packed. I made a huge salad that I will be eating from most of the week in addition to a couple of days of leftovers.<\/p>\n Dinner<\/strong>–\u00a0We do have a busy week and plan on going out of town next weekend so we want to eat at home as much as possible.<\/p>\n Sunday-\u00a0Lunch- Baked Potatoes\u00a0 Dinner- Leftover soups from the week. Planning Ahead-<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 One of the ways I want to increase our funds for our planned Disney trip is by having a yard sale. I have decided to attempt to hold this on April 4th, the Saturday before Easter. This weekend, we have been sorting through everyone clothes\u00a0especially Spring and Summer clothes. I have discovery that unless someone grows significantly, we actually have enough clothes without the need to purchase any items. Shoes may be a different story but I am excited to save money any way we can.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This weekend has flown by and as I was talking to Matt this afternoon it really is one of the least busy weekend that I see in the next several months. I thought I would take a bit of time … Continue reading
\nMonday-\u00a0Shrimp Scampi- Frozen meal I purchased with week with coupons.
\nTuesday-\u00a0Taco Rice Burritos or Taco Rice Salad
\nWednesday-Roast
\nThursday-\u00a0\u00a0Leftovers or pizza or\u00a0what ever I decide
\nFriday-\u00a0Pork Chops, mac and cheese and apple sauce.<\/p>\n