Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 3/24

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week is going to be a busy one, so I mainly chose my tried and true quick fix and slow cooker recipes!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com
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SUNDAY:  Country Style Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – This is a long time family favorite and a GREAT way to use up leftover ham!

MONDAY:  Slow Cooker Chile Colorado burritos – I discovered this recipe on Pinterest and it has become a family favorite.  I could make it once a week and no one would complain!

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TUESDAY:  Cheesy Baked Ravioli – This is a “quick fix” meal that’s easy to throw together when you don’t really feel like cooking!  You can’t go wrong with Ravioli!

WEDNESDAY:  Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf  – Yes, it’s meatloaf and yet it’s a hit every time I make it…one of those recipes I can never go wrong with!

THURSDAY:  Crockpot chicken and rice – I came up with this recipe after experimenting a bit and couldn’t come up with a more original name.  It’s yummy and easy to make!

Ingredients:
2-3 frozen chicken breasts
1 pkg McCormick Zesty Herb chicken seasoning blend (sometimes I substitute the Good Seasonings Italian dressing blend if I have it on hand)
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. hot cooked rice
Grated cheese
Tomatoes
Celery
Bell peppers

Place frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Mix ingredients for McCormick seasoning according to directions on the packet and pour over the top of chicken. Cook on low for five hours. Shred chicken in crock pot using a knife and fork. Add cream of chicken soup. Let cook for one more hour. Service over rice with additional toppings as desired (we add cheese, celery, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. depending on what we have on hand).

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FRIDAY – Tasty Baked Tacos – A quick and easy recipe to round out the week!  This has become a family favorite!

SATURDAY:  Slow Cooker Garlic Pesto chicken – I found this one on Pinterest and it looks SO YUMMY!  I can’t wait to try it!

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

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Top Target Deals: free Schick razors, cheap Almay, and more!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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It’s another great week at Target!

Make sure you sign up with Shopkick to earn free Target gift cards!  Earn points for walking in to your store and scanning items at your local store.  Find out more about Shopkick here–>  Shopkick Registration

Find out how I scored 5 boxes of cereal for free at Target last week thanks to Shopkick here–> How I Shop for Free at Target

You can grab this freebie on razors this week:

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Buy 2 Schick Hydro Silk Razors – $7.99 each, get a $5 Target gift card!
$4/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill – 3-24 SS
$5/2 Schick Hydro Silk Cartridges or Razors Target coupon
Spend $2.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $2.02 moneymaker after stacked coupons and gift card!
NOTE: I always try to keep a Target gift card on hand to “roll” into deals like this one!

You can still get these freebies from previous weeks:

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Bic Silky Touch Razors (10ct) – $2.99
$3/1 Bic Disposable Razor – 3-17 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Free Bounce Dryer Sheets at Target

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Bounce Dryer Sheets (34 ct) – $1.97
$3/3 Tide Detergent, Tide Boost, Downy, or Bounce Product, exp. 3/31/13 (P&G 03/03/13)
$3/3 Laundry Care Items Target coupon, exp. 4/6/13 (SS 03/03/13)
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

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Loreal Advanced Hair Care Trial Size, (1.7o oz) – $.99
$1.00/1 Loreal Advanced Hair Care – 2-17 RP
$1.00/1 Loreal Product Coupon
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

Neutrogena Facial Bar Soaps – $2.09
-$5/2 Neutrogena from 2/24 SS (exp 4/27)
Final Price = 2 for FREE after coupon!

OTHER DEALS:

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Almay Intense i-Color Shimmer Eye Shadow – $4.74 (thru 4/13)
$5/2 Almay Cosmetic products coupon
$1/1 Almay Intent i-color cosmetics Target coupon
Final Price = $3.48 for both ($1.74 each)

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Cabbage Patch Cuties – $8
$2/1 Cabbage Patch Cuties coupon
Final Price = $6 after coupon

UNDER $1 DEALS:

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Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables – 5/$5
-$.50/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh from 3/24 SS (exp 4/30)
$0.50 Birds Eye Steamfresh 8oz+ cash back from Ibotta(excludes rice blends)
Final Price = as low as $.25 each after coupon and cash back from Ibotta

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1 dozen Grade A large eggs – $.99 each

Maybelline New York Single Eyeshadow – $2.94
–$1.50 off Maybelline New York Shadow or Liner
–$1 off Maybelline (Target Store Coupon)
Final Price = 44¢ after stacked coupons!

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Method Cleaning Items – $2.66 each
-includes glass cleaner, multipurpose surface cleaner, dish soap, and more!
$1/1 Method product coupon
$1/1 Method cleaning item Target coupon
Final Price = $.66 each after stacked coupons

Paas Egg Decorating Kit – $1.50
–$1/2 Paas Egg Decorating Kits coupon
Final Price = $1 each after coupon

See my current Target deals here–> Target Deals

See more printable coupons here–> Printable coupons

(Thanks Totally Target!)

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FREE Scott Extra Soft Toilet Paper!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Screen Shot 2013-03-25 at 5.27.41 AMHere’s another GREAT freebie!  Get FREE Scott Extra Soft Toilet paper!  You can never have too much toilet paper, right?

Click here to grab this freebie–> FREE Scott Extra Soft Toilet paper

See more deals on toilet paper for the week here–> Paper Products Round-Up:  Top deals on toilet paper and paper towels

Get a heads up on all of the current freebie offers!  Sign up for Woman Freebies here–> Woman Freebies (I’ve been a member for a year now and don’t get junk mail!)

See all my current freebie posts here–> Freebies

NOTE:  Please allow 6-8 weeks for your free sample to arrive!

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FREE Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream!

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Today you can grab FREE Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream!  I can’t wait to try it and I love that so many of these freebies include coupons when they arrive, too!

Click here to grab this freebie for yourself–> FREE Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream

Get a heads up on all of the current freebie offers!  Sign up for Woman Freebies here–> Woman Freebies (I’ve been a member for a year now and don’t get junk mail!)

See all my current freebie posts here–> Freebies

NOTE:  Please allow 6-8 weeks for your free sample to arrive!

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Country Style Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

March 25, 2013 by 1 Comment

country-style-macaroni-and-cheeseI first discovered this recipe on a Babycenter.com Cooking for Your Family message board several years ago.  It has become one of my kids favorite recipes.  They choose it for birthdays, back to school dinners, and any time that I ask for their input on our weekly menu.  It’s also a great way to use up extra ham!

Make sure you check out my Favorite Recipes board on Pinterest for more kid friendly recipes–> Melissa’s Bargains Favorite Recipes

Here’s how you can make Country Style Macaroni and Cheese:

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Serves: 6-8
 

Quick and Easy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb country ham slices or regular smoked ham in one piece (I just use whatever leftover ham we have on hand)
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni (I use whole wheat)
  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz) (I use reduced fat)
  • 1 cup sour cream (I use reduced fat)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
  • ¼ cup (1/2 stick) margarine, melted (I don’t use this when I make it)
  • 1 cup dry plain bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp diced onions or onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Pre-Heat oven to 400º.
  2. Bring 4 quarts water to boiling in large pot. Once water begins to boil,
  3. add macaroni to pot. Return water to boiling and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While the macaroni noodles are cooking, coarsely chop the ham.
  5. Drain macaroni.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, ham, ½ of the cheese, sour cream, soup, onion powder, garlic salt, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Place the mixture in a 13X9 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  8. Bake at 400º for 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

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