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Monday, August 9, 2010

Menu Plan Monday/Freezer Cooking


I've finally decided to get on board with "Menu Plan Monday" over at orgjunkie.com, as well as Freezer Cooking. It's taken me a long time to learn how to cook, but I'm finally doing a lot better now than I was a year ago.


Today, I made a ton of mini pancakes and waffles for the kids. I froze them to make it easier for when school starts in a few weeks. I also made some meatballs for spaghetti nights. And, as you can see, my freezer is full with chicken breasts on the left side. I bought a 40 lb. box from my MIL's store at $1.69/lb. (cheapest I can find), trimmed and put them 4 to a bag, as well as marinated most of them. I made sure to put what I marinated it with and today's date on them (I read it somewhere, definitely a good idea!)

Since this is my first MPM, I'm not sure I'll follow this to the "T," but I will try to follow as much as possible.

Monday - Take-out (I was too tired after trimming, packaging and marinating 100 chicken breasts)

Tuesday - Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Wednesday - Going to MIL's for dinner

Thursday - Taco Hamburger Noodles (it's similar to Hamburger Helper, just home-made)

Friday - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Saturday - Italian Chicken with noodles

Sunday - Tacos

I'm linking this post up at Menu Plan Monday over at orgjunkie.com. And I'll eventually get around to posting recipes for these and linking back :)

Coupon Insert Preview - August 15, 2010

Redplum (Thanks to MrCoupon on WeUseCoupons.com)

Blink Tears or Blink Gel Tears Lubricating Eye Drops - Save $1.00 on any 1
Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops or Blink Contacts Lubricant Eye Drops - Save $1.00 on any 1
Caltrate, excludes 30ct - Save $1.00 on any 1
Centrum - Save $1.00 on any 1
Centrum Kids - Save $1.00 on any 1
Complete Multipurpose Solution fro Contacts, 12oz+ - Save $1.00 on any 1
Cooking Light - Save $0.50 on next issue
Covergirl Face or Lip Product, Excludes eye products - Save $1.00 on any 1
Covergirl Face or Lip Product, Excludes eye products - Save $2.00 on any 2
Del Monte Fruit Naturals Cups - Save $1.00 on any 3
Del Monte Ready to Blend Fruit Smoothie Kit - Save $1.00 on any 1
Dove Brand promises Silky Smooth Chocolate Bag, 8.5-9.5oz - Save $1.00 on any 1
Emerald Nuts, 3.5oz+ - Save $1.00 on any 1
Head and Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, ETS - Save $1.00 on any 1
Health Magazine - Save $0.50 on next issue
Hillshire Farm Deli Select Hearty Slices, 8oz+ - Save $0.55 on any 1
Hillshire Farm Deli Select, 8oz+ - Save $0.35 on any 1
Ideal No Calorie Sweetener - B1G1 50 ct Free
Imodium, ETS - Save $2.00 on any 1
Johnson’s Baby Lotion - Save $1.00 on any 1
Johnson’s Baby Powder - Save $1.00 on any 1
Keebler Cookies - Save $1.00 on any 2
Keebler or Sunshine Multi-packs - Save $1.00 on any 1
Keebler Rice Krispies Treats - Save $1.00 on any 2
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, All-Bran, Crispix and/or Smart Start Cereals - Save $1.00 on any 2
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and/or Cocoa Krispies Cereals - Save $1.00 on any 2
Kettle Brand Potato Chip Bags, 4oz+ - Save $1.00 on any 1
L’Oreal Haircolor - Save $3.00 on any 1
L’Oreal Lash Boosting Serum, Mascara or Power System - Save $2.00 on any 1
L’Oreal Paris Eye Cosmetics Item - Save $1.00 on any 1
Met-Rx Bars - BOGO
Minute Maid Frozen Novelty - Save $0.50 on any 1
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, Marinade, Lemonade or Popcorn - Save $0.50 on any 1
Newman’s Own Salad Dressing - Save $0.75 on any 1
Newman’s Own Thin & Crispy Pizza (Frozen) - Save $1.00 on any 1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, ETS - Save $1.00 on any 1
Olay Pro-X professional Facial Cleanser, ETS - Save $5.00 on any 1
Pedigree Dentastix, 5.57oz+ - Save $2.00 on any 1
Pedigree Jumbone Treats for Dogs - Save $1.00 on any 1
Pedigree Marrobone Treats for Dogs - Save $1.00 on any 1
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, Excludes 2 Load “To-Go: pack - Save $3.00 on any 1
Purex Ultra Concentrate Liquid Laundry Detergent - Save $0.35 on any 1
Renuzit Adjustables, 3 singles or 1 multipack - Save $0.55
Right Guard or Dry Idea - Save $1.50 on any 2
Soft Pretzel - Save $0.50 on any 1
Soft Scrub - Save $0.50 on any 1
The Goodlife Recipe Treats for Cats - Save $1.00 on any 1
Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Rice Products - Save $0.75 on any 1
Welch’s Fruit Snacks, 40 count box - Save $1.00 on any 1
Welch’s Fruit Snacks, 8,10 or 24 ct boxes - Save $1.00 on any 2
Whiskas Dry Cat Food (bags) - Save $1.50 on any 1
Whiskas Multipack - Save $1.50 on any 1
Whiskas Tray - BOGO

Smartsource (Thanks to MFH on WeUseCoupons.com)

Air Wick Scented Oil twin refill pack or two single refills $1 (9/26/10)
Air Wick Warmer Unit free wyb Air Wick Scented Oil Refill Fragrance to $2.19 (9/26/10)
Bounce $1 (10/15/10)
BioTrue 10 oz+ $1.50 (12/3/10)
Campbells Chunky Soup cans or microwavable bowls $1/5 (9/26/10)
Chef Boyardee .35/3 (9/30/10)
Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue two 4 packs or one 12 pack .50 (9/26/10)
Danimals: Smoothie 6 pack, Smoothie 12 pack, Danimals Crush Cup 4 pack, Coolsion 6 pack $1 (9/15/10)
Dannon Dan-o-nino .50 (9/15/10)
6 Dannon Single Serve Cups or Light & Fit 4-pack .40 (9/12/10)
DiGiorno Pizza & Bread sticks $1 (9/30/10)
Downy Fabric Softener $1 (Target) (10/15/10)
Egg Beaters Whites .35 (10/15/10)
Egg Beaters Original or Flavors .35 (10/15/10)
Jose Ole Taquitos, Mini Tacos, Mini Chimichangas, Quesadillas $1 (10/15/10)
Ken’s Dressing or Lit Accents 16 oz $1 (9/30/10)
Kleenex Facial Tissues 3 packs or one bundle pack .50 (10/10/10)
Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges $1/2 (11/30/10)
LaVictoria 12 oz+ $1/2 (10/31/10)
Mini Babybel Cheese .55 (11/30/10)
Oroweat Health-Full .55 (10/2/10)
PediaSure $2, and get 1 Chiquita Bites Singles free to $1 (11/30/10)
Poise Pads $1 (9/26/10)
Poise Thin Comfort Liners or Ultra Thins $1 (9/26/10)
Post-It Super Sticky Notes $1 (9/30/10)
Purina ONE Brand Dry Dog Food any $2 (9/15/10)
Purina ONE brand Dry Cat Good any size $2 (9/15/10)
Purina ONE Dry dog or cat food 6 oz FREE to $1, or $1 off 3.5 lbs (9/15/10)
Reeses or Kit Kat Snack Size Candy 9oz - 22 oz $1/3 (9/26/10)
Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat .50 (9/26/10)
Revlon Color Cosmetics $1 (9/19/10)
Revlon Beauty Tool products $1 (9/19/10)
Schiff Move Free 80 ct+ $5 (11/15/10)
Sunmaid Raisins/Shrek DVD Blu-Ray announcement of $3 refund at Sun-Maid Rebate Offer (3/31/11)
Tide Laundry Detergent $1 (Target) $1 (10/15/10)
Tide Stain Release $1.50 (Target) (10/15/10)
Tyson Grilled & Ready Fillets $1 (11/15/10)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken $1 (11/15/10)
Tyson Any’tizers Snacks $1 (11/15/10)
Tyson Any-tizers Snacks $1 (11/15/10)
Zegerid OTC 14 or 28 ct $3 (9/30/10)
Zegerid OCT 42 ct only $5 (9/30/10)