Menu Planning Monday: My Menu Plan for the week of 10/7

October 8, 2012 by 1 Comment

I was at a blogging conference in Atlanta for four days last week.  I learned lots of great stuff, but I’m ready to get back to my family and to meal planning!  I’m trying several new recipes this week and most of the recipes can be made in your slow cooker!

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

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

 

SUNDAY – Slow cooker chili  – It doesn’t get any easier than this dump and go recipe!

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (brown in skillet and then place in crockpot)
1 can dark kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 packet chili spices

Mix all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours. Sprinkle cheese on top.

MONDAY – Slow Cooker London Broil – I found this recipe on Allrecipes.  I plan on changing it up some by using Golden Mushroom soup instead of Cream of Mushroom soup and adding some additional seasonings.  I will let you know how it goes!

TUESDAY:  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!

WEDNESDAY:  Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops with Parmesan Mashed potatoes – My kids have really been loving pork chops lately, so I’ve been looking for new recipes to try!  This one comes from Picky Palate.  As an added bonus, you can make it in the crock pot!

THURSDAY:  Hobo Stew (slow cooker) – This is another new recipe for us. I ‘m always on the hunt for new recipes I can make in the slow cooker.  I plan on using frozen meatballs for this one to save time and I have a few other variations in mind that I’ll share when I do my recipe review!

FRIDAY:  BBQ chicken

SATURDAY:  Avocado Cilantro Lime enchiladas – I am a sucker for enchiladas and love trying new recipes.  I can’t wait to try the avocado sauce on this one!  I plan on making my own “filling”

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Toddler Girl Shoes as low as $6.25 shipped!

October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you’ve got a little girl who needs some new shoes for fall, right now, Totsy is having a sale on toddler girl shoes!  Everything is under $8 and prices start as low as $6.25!  If you’re shopping through Totsy for the first time, you can get free shipping, too!

They’ve got sneakers, ballet flats, and more!  Here are some of the styles you can choose from:

Click here to shop this sale–> Toddler Shoe Sale

They’ve got styles for women and girls for as low as $6.75, too!

Get FREE SHIPPING if you just registered with Totsy and make a purchase within 30 days.  Shipping is also free when you spend $75 or more.

 

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Easy Bake Microwave Kit for $8.50 (regularly $29.99)

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If you’ve got kids who like to help in the kitchen, don’t miss out on this Easy Bake Microwave Kit!  It’s regularly priced at $29.99, but you can get it for just $8.50 right now!  This would be a great gift for Christmas!

Budding bakers ages eight and up will love playing pastry shop with the Easy-Bake Microwave and Style Deluxe Delights Cake and Cookie Kit. With multiple baking tools, microwavable mixes, and easy-to-follow directions, this kit has everything your child needs to master the art of deluxe dessert making. Watch as your little chef has fun learning fancy cake decorating, too!

Click here to grab this deal–> Easy Bake Microwave Kit for $8.50

Here’s what’s included in the box:

  • Rolling pin with four end caps
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fondant mold
  • Detail stamper
  • Letter stamper
  • Four cookie cutters
  • Microwave-safe cake pan
  • Microwave-safe container with lid
  • Pattern plate
  • Mixes: pink sugar cookie mix, chocolate chip cookie mix, chocolate cookie mix, chocolate cake mix, raspberry cake mix, rainbow nonpareils packet, vanilla frosting mix, purple fondant mix, pink fondant mix, light pink fondant mix, yellow fondant mix, and instructions.

If you’re looking for more gift ideas, check out these super cute stocking stuffers you can get for under $2 here–> Solar powered car, flower, and more for as low as $1.70 shipped

NOTE:  Pricing on Amazon can change at any time!  Please verify final pricing before completing your purchase.  You can get free super saver shipping when you spend $25 or more or free two day shipping with Amazon prime.

(Thanks Fabulessly Frugal!)

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Bisquick and Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes $1 after coupon!

October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This week at Walgreens, you can get Bisquick mix or Betty Crocker Cookie mixes for just $1 after coupon!  Plus, if you use their new Balance Rewards card, you’ll get an additional 500 Balance Reward Points when you buy 2!  During the holidays, I like to pair the cookie mix with an oven mitt and/or cute holiday-themed cookie cutters!  It makes a great gift for neighbors!

Click on the links below to print your coupons:  the links take you directly to the clipped coupons!

$0.50 off ONE Bisquick Baking Mix
$0.50 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix

Here’s the breakdown on this deal:

Buy Bisquick baking mix – $1.50
Buy Betty Crocker cookie mix – $1.50

–$0.50 off ONE Bisquick Baking Mix
–$0.50 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix

Final Price = 2/$2 after coupon ($1 each)

NOTE: It’s free to sign up for the Balance Rewards card at Walgreens.  You should be able to print two of each coupon per computer!  If your stores are sold out of these mixes, you can also price match at Walmart or Target.

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Starbucks: BOGO free Mocha at Target stores!

October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you’re a fan of Starbucks mocha drinks and your local Target store has a Starbucks, head over there with a friend for BOGO free Starbucks mocha drinks!   Stop by on your way to work and make someone’s day by surprising them with a drink, too!  This offer is valid through Monday, 10/8!

You can find more details here–> BOGO free Starbucks mocha drinks at Starbucks

The site says this promotion is valid at all Target Starbucks locations, but you still might want to call your local store to make sure they are participating!

If you love coffee, you also won’t want to miss this deal:

Get a 12 cup Gevalia programmable coffee maker plus 4 boxes of Gevalia coffee or tea for just $9.99 shipped!  Details are here–> Four boxes of Gevalia coffee plus a coffee maker for $9.99 shipped 

Check out this testimonial from Leia, one of my readers, who is loving this deal:

I got mine the other day! sa-sweeet! chocolate raspberry coffee….mmmm! you can set up your autodelivery of coffee up to like 12 weeks so it doesn’t haven’t to be a monthly thing. how cool is that?! ^_^ I have mine set at 8 weeks. you can change it or cancel anytime. if you want you can cancel after you get this stuff even! ; ) Though, Gevalia coffee is sooo good!

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