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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-81043763694234989302019-02-07T07:24:00.001-05:002019-02-07T07:24:59.284-05:00Grocery Shops in Review #4Hey! Did you miss last week's review??<br />
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That's because I didn't go to the store again! Well, we <i>were</i> out of town on Thursday Friday and Saturday to MD Anderson and we <i>did</i> spend quite a bit on food eating out but that does not count towards my grocery budget.<br />
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The hotel we stay at does have a Krogers within walking distance and we did buy some bottled water along with some sweets for Hubby ... oh, and I did buy a few little containers of cut up fruit and a Breakfast Bistro Box ... our total was under $20 ...<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Sunday - February 3, 2019</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Aldi - $101.19</span></b><br />
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I do feel like this shop made up for the past two weeks!<br />
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3 pkgs cream cheese $.99 each<br />
OJ $2.35<br />
2 bottles of BBQ sauce $1.99 each<br />
3 bags of Werthers Candy $2.89 (my dad)<br />
2 pkgs taco seasoning mix $.29 each<br />
4 pk TP $2.19<br />
2 boxes of tissues $1.19 each<br />
large container of spring mix $3.49<br />
organic grape tomatoes $2.49<br />
blueberries $1.69<br />
2 lbs sweet onions $1.69<br />
cottage cheese $2.29<br />
sour cream $.99<br />
2 containers shredded parmesan cheese $1.99 each<br />
green onions $.99<br />
2 cucumbers $1.49 each<br />
mayo $2.19<br />
Baguette $1.49<br />
Blue Tortilla Chips $1.89<br />
2 jars organic salsa $1.69 each<br />
radishes $.49<br />
Multigrain chip $1.89<br />
organic oranges $13.99<br />
crackers $1.89<br />
2 pkgs of shortbread cookies $1.09 each<br />
big dipper chips $1.89<br />
2 dozen eggs $1.59 each<br />
Stair Tote $29.99<br />
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The stair tote thingy was on our list a few weeks ago but the store didn't have any ... so when I saw them, I grabbed one ... they are pretty awesome and I can't wait to go to the pool/grill area with it (yes, we got it for a bbq transport station so to speak).<br />
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A few things were purchased for the super bowl party we were going to (I was hoping to host it but that didn't work out) ... we made <a href="https://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2013/12/appetizers-snausages.html" target="_blank">Snausages</a> (from freezer) with the BBQ sauce purchased and the <a href="https://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2016/12/cracked-up-onion-dip.html" target="_blank">Cracked Up Onion Dip</a> ... that game was a dud ...<br />
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The kids come in Friday for the weekend so I'm sure there will be a little more shopping tossed in the mix here but I won't have time to update so I'll share that on next week's review!<br />
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How's your grocery budget holding up this month so far??</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-68262179217786592312019-01-26T08:00:00.002-05:002019-01-26T08:00:59.341-05:00Grocery Shops in Review #3Did you miss me last week?<br />
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That's because I didn't step foot in a grocery store ONCE! That last Costco trip was enough to get me through the week and then some ;-)<br />
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Mark is back home so we are back to eating regular foods and meals again so yeah, there were a few stops to be made!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Aldi - January 22, 2019</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Total Spent - $14.97</b></span><br />
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3 boxes of coffee kpods $4.99 each<br />
Can you believe I walked out with that and nothing else? Believe me, I was standing in line thinking: oh eggs! oh, bread (for Mark)! oh, oh so many things I could buy! Nope!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Publix - January 24, 2019</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $34.11</span></b><br />
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Mark called for me to pick up milk so I did ... and then some.<br />
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2 heads iceberg lettuce $.99 each<br />
loaf of bread $3.49<br />
hot dog buns $2.50<br />
hamburger buns $2.50<br />
milk $3.79<br />
nail polish remover $1.19<br />
hair clips $3.09<br />
2 coffee creamers $2.00 each<br />
mini key lime pie $4.49<br />
green onions $1.49<br />
matchstick carrots $2.19<br />
celery sticks $2.59<br />
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I'm rather impressed with myself that I've only spent about $45 for TWO WEEKS! Whee!<br />
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Yes we are eating at home: I've made a chicken pepperoncini in the crockpot, hot dogs and tater tots on the grill, meatballs and rice with veggies and tacos! Of course, today is Saturday and I just need to figure out something exciting for dinner this evening ... being a rainy day here in South Florida, most likely a soup of sorts!<br />
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What did you buy this week? Did you blow your budget??<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-5094293668870041092019-01-13T10:27:00.000-05:002019-01-13T10:27:06.552-05:00Grocery Shops In Review #2Hi! Looky that, a 2nd Grocery Shop in Review post!<br />
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Hubby is traveling this week and returns on the 20th (left Wednesday after his infusion) ... I'm out of the #tinycondo on Friday and Saturday next week to babysit the baby boy (ok, so he's a year old now!) while Princess and her man go to a wedding ... so really, I shouldn't be needing <i>this </i>much food, right?!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Costco - 1/5/2019</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $315.63</span></b><br />
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First off, there are a LOT of non-food items on here but because I don't really break down my household/food budget (hah, who are we kidding, FOOD BUDGET??) I'm putting it all out there ... and more than anything, you might see something that seems like a good deal to you!<br />
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50 pk hangers - $12.99 less $3 (I'll share a picture of my before and after closet just for kicks)<br />
OralB Smart Electric Toothbrush (2 pk) $149.99 less $50<br />
12 pc (4 plates, 4 salad bowls, 4 cereal bowls) $14.99 (perfect for what we need!)<br />
15 pounds of baking taters $6.99 (the Boy will come take some!)<br />
12 count guacamole pk $10.99<br />
2 1/2 pound celery sticks $4.49<br />
16 (2 pk each) hard boiled eggs (32 total) $9.49<br />
large pk of boneless center cut pork chops $9.73 less $3<br />
3 pk english cucumbers (the ones I really wanted) $3.19<br />
4 pk Crest Charcoal Toothpaste $19.99 less $4<br />
2 bottles of red wine $19.69 each (gave one to a girlfriend)<br />
pair of jeans for me $14.99 (probably going back)<br />
9 pk of replacement heads for toothbrushes $49.99 less $10<br />
4 pk of oven mitts $13.99<br />
2 pk of pomegranate arils $7.99 less $1<br />
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It was a lot. BUT I will say, the toothbrush and toothpaste have made my day! I've been brushing my teeth 3 times a day as it feels SO good (feels just like when you first get your teeth cleaned at the dentist) so for ME, it's worth it. The replacement heads are expensive which is why I just went ahead and bought them right there so I wouldn't have to procrastinate in a few months to buy new ones!<br />
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I will be going back to buy another 12 pk of the dishes. We got rid of all our dishes when we sold the house so I'm putting that back together again! Gosh! I haven't shared a whole lot here! Go check out <a href="https://themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">The Mark and Jan Show</a> (particularly the <a href="https://themarkandjanshow.com/?s=party" target="_blank">Let's Party</a> posts) for a quick rundown of what's been going on with us!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Aldi - 1/6/2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $28.80</span></b><br />
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Hubby wanted to run by and take a look at these little cart things that are on sale THIS week .... tried to tell him they wouldn't have them out yet but he still wanted to go ...<br />
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dozen eggs $1.08<br />
Cherry Chocolate Chia Bars $2.89<br />
organic coffee $4.99 (uhm, I will go back and buy more of this)<br />
ketchup (this is HUGE for me as a self professed ketchup snob) $1.69<br />
2 bags of frozen broccoli $1.19 each<br />
2 bags of california blend veggies $.99 each<br />
sour cream $.99<br />
jar of marinara sauce $2.29<br />
3 small containers yogurt $.39 each<br />
tube of basil paste $2.49<br />
adobe seasoning $1.42<br />
can of corned beef hash $1.69<br />
can of chili without beans $1.29<br />
4 pk of toilet paper $2.19<br />
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So ... I don't recommend the toilet paper (compares to Scott) ... not sure why Hubby picked up the pasta sauce, chili and corned beef hash ... which I don't know WHY since he flew out on Wednesday!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Aldi - 1/9/2019</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $30.54</span></b><br />
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5 avocados $.49 each (like really!)<br />
12 meat pizza $4.49<br />
2 coffee creamers $1.79 each<br />
3 pk romaine hearts $1.99<br />
8 count burrito tortillas $1.29<br />
2 Aldi keychains $1.29 each<br />
2 boxes coffee pods $4.99 each<br />
1 pound deli ham $3.99<br />
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Ok, so I'm digging the coffee ... the creamers, eh, they are "ok" ... the pizza? NO. Lunchmeat is "ok" ... and NO little suitcase/cart thingy!<br />
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Then ... Friday night, instead of going to Happy Hour, I went to Costco. WHAT was I thinking??<br /><b><br /></b><br />
<b>Costco - 1/11/2019</b><br />
<b>Total Spent - $128.63</b><br />
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2 pks of 50 count hangers $12.99 less $3 (I think 1 pk is going back now that closet is done!)<br />
2 12 pc dinnerware sets $14.99 (again, 1 is going back as it's too much)<br />
1 10 pc silicone kitchen set $14.97<br />
Kirkland laundry pods $17.99 (I really wanted Tide)<br />cilantro lime shrimp $12.09 (I was hungry)<br />
Asian chopped salad kit $4.99<br />
bottle of Santa Margharita $17.99 (to replace the Happy Hour out)<br />
bag of mini babybel cheese $10.99 (why?)<br />grilled chicken skewers $11.89<br />
container of caesar salad $9.05<br />
2 pound french cut green beans $5.99<br />
Top Sirloin steaks $21.79 (5 or 6 gigantic cuts)<br />
4 pounds of organic ground beef $19.99<br />
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My total was $207.30 but I whipped out my $78.67 rebate check and knocked the bill down.<br />
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A few notes: the caesar salad was Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday snack AND Sunday breakfast. I also divided the rest in to 2 glass containers for lunch and dinner on Monday. I used the chicken skewers (2) for each meal as well.<br />
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I redid the master closet using the space saving hangers. I don't like them as the GRIP the clothes and you can't just pull anything off BUT they really do consolidate space so with the #tinycondo, it works.<br />
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I really want MORE than 8 plates but not more than 8 cereal bowls ... I could use 12 salad bowls as well BUT the 12 cereal bowls take up too much room. Maybe when I finish rearranging the kitchen cabinets it will be ok but right now, I don't think so (they stack HIGH and not flat)<br />
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SO ... what did YOU buy this week?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-13460562392748034542019-01-07T06:39:00.004-05:002019-01-07T06:39:53.078-05:00Meal Prep and Menu Planning #1I'm bringing back an OLD favorite of mine ... Meal Prep and Menu Planning!<br />
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I <i>think</i> I can pull this off ;-)<br />
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Sunday - pork chops and baked potatoes! Chops were picked up at Costco on Saturday as were the taters. The fixings for the taters are all in the fridge already ... I have a TON of foil to be used up as it's taking up way too much space in the #tinykitchen<br />
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Monday - paninis ... using up the leftover lunch meat and cheese that's hanging around in the fridge and needs to either be used up or tossed ... to prove my point, I'm going to pull out the Cuisinart Griddler ... if it doesn't cut it, to the donate/kids box it goes #tinykitchen<br />
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Tuesday - most likely out as Hubby flies out Wednesday morning<br />
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Wednesday - whee ... I'm a single girl! I'm thinking <a href="https://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2017/04/paleo-blt-boats.html" target="_blank">BLT Boats</a> ... bacon in fridge, I have a head of iceberg that I'm hopeful will make it to this day ...<br />
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Thursday - looking at a Teriyaki Chicken recipe for the crockpot ... we'll see but I think I have everything on hand<br />
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Friday - I'm seriously considering <a href="https://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2015/01/steak-bites.html" target="_blank">Steak Bites</a> since it's been a while AND I just picked up that BIG sirloin from Whole Foods the other day. Since it's just ME I'll probably add a little roasted broccoli on the side as well<br />
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Saturday - I'm looking at those chicken and kale burgers I have with some sauteed green beans ... no need to get all fancy since it will be just me and the cats chilling out!<br />
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What are YOU making this week! Let me know in the comments!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-79685340450308328722019-01-05T06:59:00.001-05:002019-01-05T07:00:49.414-05:00Grocery Shops in Review #1Hey! I'm back!<br />
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Well, sort of ... but I do know a lot of you still stop by to check out some of my old Grocery Shops in Review posts (who knew that was such a popular subject??) so I figured, what the heck: New Year New Budget!<br />
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A quick update:<br />
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Mark is still undergoing chemo for Esophageal Cancer. He is on his 3rd type of treatment: Taxol and something else, every other week. I believe it's happening and hopefully he will be able to tolerate the side effects for a while as the 4th line is not that successful in keeping things at bay. The last scan at the beginning of November showed the cancer had not spread, but the tumors were all larger than when initially diagnosed. That stunk.<br />
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We sold the house, finally. Bought a little condo and JUST moved in a few weeks ago after some extensive remodeling. Certainly a big adjustment. The Boy is out on his own and well, it's an adjustment all around! And I'm still working on the new blog over <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">here</a> ...<br />
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Ok ... let's get to the purpose of this post!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Costco Delivery - January 2, 2019</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Total Spent - $57.64</b></span><br />
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3 pack of cucumbers $3.89. This was supposed to be the english (skinny cukes) but I received regular. It's fine. (Well not really, they are sour so I'm taking them back)<br />
6 pack of mixed peppers (2 red, 2 orange and 2 yellow) $7.29<br />
4.5 pounds of individually wrapped chicken breast $17.99<br />
water bottles for the office $6.69<br />
pre-cooked bacon $14.49<br />
2 pounds french green beans $7.29<br />
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So yes, I know that the items are a little more when we do it this way BUT in my mind I say that keeps me from wandering the aisles and grabbing things that are NOT on my list!<br />
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And then ...<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Whole Foods - January 4th, 2019</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $97.46</span></b><br />
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Ah, yeah. This was over the top for what should have been a few items. FYI we are 7% sales tax on non-food items now. Happy 2019! How did I miss that we approved the penny tax??<br />
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almost 3 pounds top sirloin $6.99 pound $18.68<br />
2 pounds 85/15 ground beef $4.99 pound $10.23<br />
roma tomatoes $2.59<br />
one lonely jalapeno $0.35<br />
one lonely red onion $1.37<br />
2 "medium" sized avocados $1.49 each<br />
cilantro $1.99<br />
Better Than Bouillon chicken $5.49<br />
Better Than Bouillon beef $5.99<br />
12 pk mango flavored water $5.99 (wow, that was a huge price increase)<br />
bag of lemons $6.99<br />
bag of limes $4.99<br />
half and half $2.89<br />
20 oz <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsO1OU2A5eO/" target="_blank">Collagen Peptides</a> (25% off) $42.49 less $10.62<br />
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I also saved $5.34 for my Amazon Prime membership<br />
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*The jars of bouillon were to keep my sanity. I have very minimal pantry space and there is NO room for broth cartons ... driving me crazy!<br />
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I should have skipped the lemons and limes and BTB as those are cheaper elsewhere BUT I also know that IF I walk into a store, I'm walking out with more than I went for so I just sucked it up and paid a higher price (plus, these things have been crummy in the stores lately)<br />
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What did YOU spend at the grocery store this week?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-20644284720734522182018-07-01T14:34:00.000-04:002018-07-01T14:34:07.629-04:00Grocery Shops in ReviewHey hey, are you here to see what we bought and spent this past week at the grocery store??<br />
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I have a lot of catching up to do!<br />
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I had a Costco delivery on Saturday, June 16th ... can I just tell you how great that is?? I spent $188 and got everything I wanted (veggies, black bean burgers, water, and a bunch of other stuff) within 2 hours of placing the order on line. Seriously?? Why would I ever fight for another parking space again?? Same day delivery is via InstaCart BUT if you go through the Costco app, there is no delivery charge! Also, the price is marked up a *little* but nothing that would make me say it's the same or more than a local grocery store so yes, I recommend it!<br />
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And then I had a Walmart pick up on Wednesday, June 20th ... that is a game changer as well - got me 36 Kcup pods for the price of 18 as they didn't have any in stock! Again, I placed my order that morning before I went to work and told them I would be by to pick up between 5 and 6pm. They sent me a text at 4:50 and said my order was ready to pick up. You let them know (via text/app) that you are on your way, what color your car is and then park in one of the Pick Up spots and out they come with your bags! Sweet!<br />
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And then ...<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Trader Joe's - June 22, 2018</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Total Spent - $110.21</b></span><br />
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Oops. Had a very specific list ...<br />
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2 2 packs of cheese enchiladas $1.99 each<br />
2 bags of Colossal cooked shrimp $10.99 each<br />
2 bags of Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken $5.49 each<br />
2 boxes of mac and cheese $2.99 each<br />
2 2 pks of frozen pizza crust $3.29 each<br />
blackberries $5.99 (organic, not that it mattered. They just looked better)<br />
cherries $5.99<br />
olive oil $7.99<br />
shredded hash browns $1.79<br />
blueberries $6.99 (large container)<br />
strawberries $7.99 (ok, it's 4 pounds!)<br />
raspberries $6.49<br />
pizza sauce $1.99<br />
2 bottles of sparkling lemonade $2.99 each<br />
fresh rosemary $1.69<br />
fresh chives $1.69<br />
seedless watermelon $2.99<br />
2 avocados $1.39 each<br />
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and then ...<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Whole Foods - June 22, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $78.10</span></b><br />
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Again, had a very specific list ...<br />
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2 bottles of spring water $1.79 each<br />
bag of Cassava Flour $17.99 (yikes, but I really want to try this!)<br />
chunk of white cheddar cheese $4.75<br />
coffee cream $4.99<br />
container of mango chunks $5.99<br />
bottle of dijon mustard $3.89<br />
2 pkgs of Applegate black forest ham $7.99 each<br />
6 pk broiche buns $4.99<br />
2 preform burgers $3.63 ($3.99 pound)<br />
2 preform burgers $3.83 ($3.99 pound)<br />
2 preform burgers $3.58 ($3.99 pound)<br />
2 preform burgers $3.59 ($3.99 pound)<br />
gallon of milk $3.99<br />
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I saved a whopping $2.69 with my Prime membership. Ha. So, a quick note on the burgers ... $3.99 for 85/15 ground beef is a GOOD PRICE these days ... not to mention, those burgers being patted out save me (and Hubby) a lot of time at the end of the day so yes, if there isn't a "premium" added to the fact that they are already made, I'm buying them. PLUS there is nothing added to them, straight up beef.<br />
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What have YOU spent at the grocery store this past week??<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-63359624139050025232018-06-23T07:39:00.001-04:002018-06-23T07:39:31.948-04:00Grocery Shops in ReviewHey, hey, looking to see what we've bought in the past week or so?<br />
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Ugh, I haven't shared one of these post since ... late APRIL!? Sorry. Sorry, really, I'm sorry! I have most of my receipts but gosh, I can't recreate 6 weeks or so!<br />
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We were in Houston the first week of June and then did a quick stop on Sunday morning at Winn Dixie ... I <i>think </i>we spent around $35 but I'm not 100% certain. The Princess, Baby Boy and Hubby In Law were here for the day and I wanted to make some hot dogs, baked beans and <a href="https://blurredliving.com/2018/06/15/oven-roasted-chili-lime-corn/" target="_blank">corn</a> so a super quick stop was in order. Of course, I must have tossed that receipt! Seriously, though, go check out the <a href="https://blurredliving.com/2018/06/15/oven-roasted-chili-lime-corn/" target="_blank">recipe</a> for the corn! Spot On!<br />
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So we went the WHOLE week without a shop ... and then<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Whole Foods - June 15th, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $101.60</span></b><br />
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Honestly, I went in with just a few things I wanted to get: watermelon, cucumbers, some other fruit and a bottle of wine ... yeah, right.<br />
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Nom Nom Paleo Magic Mushroom Seasoning $7.99<br />
peaches $3.95 (less $1.98 prime discount)<br />
2 large avocados $1.69 each<br />
2 ground beef patties (.90 lb) $4.94<br />
2 ground beef patties (.98 lb) with gorgonzola $6.33<br />
1.30 pounds granny smith apples $2.61<br />
2 bottles of Tessemae's BBQ Sauce $3.99 each (less $.80 prime discount)<br />
Pool Boy Rose Wine $11.99<br />
Coconut Coffee Cream $2.49<br />
Heavy Whipping Cream $3.99<br />
Buttermilk $3.99<br />
2 cucumbers $3.99 each (OMG I can't believe they were this much!)<br />
Bottle of Red $9.99<br />
large @ss watermelon $5.99<br />
strawberries $5.49<br />
blueberries $4.99<br />
6 pack Brioche burger buns $4.99<br />
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Yeah, it's a lot of money for what I got, I realize it ... and I better make damn sure I do NOT have any food waste on those fruits!!<br />
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Check back soon for the latest and greatest: Costco Delivery and Walmart Pickup!<br />
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What have you picked up this week at the grocery store??<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-87910351324868589882018-06-18T05:00:00.000-04:002018-06-18T05:00:11.400-04:00Money Monday - MascaraHi! Been a little while and even though I'm a little more focused on the <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">other site</a>, I still want to keep <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frugal in Florida</a> and keep it more focused on money, saving and being intentionally frugal.<br />
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Hence ...<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>Money Monday!</b></span></div>
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My little frugal tip for the week?? Extend your mascara!<br />
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I buy somewhat pricier mascara ... why? I'm not sure, other than the fact that I like it when it does NOT flake off, smear, smudge and just goes on smooth.<br />
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Snobby? Sort of ... and I make no apologies for it!<br />
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But lately, I've been trying to use up what I have on hand (that shampoo thing was soooo much fun, NOT) and now I'm getting down to the bottom of the mascara stash ...<br />
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And you know what that means?<br />
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Clumpy, dry and awful to put on.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">BUT LOOK!</span></b></div>
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I found a tip and figured, heck, let me give it a try!<br />
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Saline eye drops (like you use for contacts)!<br />
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I don't wear contacts but I do have eye drops aka visine! So I used that instead!<br />
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2 drops in to that tube of dried up mascara works like a charm!<br />
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I'm 3 weeks in with that rejuvenated tube and so happy that I am putting off spending $28 for a few more weeks!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Whee!!!</span></b></div>
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I even went and did this to a sampler tube I received that I really enjoyed and have been using that as well and can I just tell you what a GREAT HACK this is!<br />
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Go ahead, give it a try and thank me later!<br />
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#BeautyHack #SavingMoney #Mascara #FrugalHack</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-22102957805153573622018-06-03T16:22:00.000-04:002018-06-03T16:22:22.274-04:00Money MondayHi! Been a little while and even though I'm a little more focused on the <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">other site</a>, I still want to keep <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frugal in Florida</a> and keep it more focused on money, saving and being intentionally frugal.<br />
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Hence ...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>Money Monday!</b></span></div>
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My little frugal tip for the week?? Fix it yourself!<br />
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We had an issue with the front loader giving off a funky smell. I'm very conscientious to leave the door open a little bit to keep it from getting that mildew smell that the old front loaders are famous for so I knew it wasn't from that!<br />
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I'm also very picky and make certain that after I take a load of laundry out, I pull that rubber gasket down in the opening and make sure there isn't a stray sock or other undergarment in there blocking the drain holes. Been there, done that!<br />
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What I did NOT know is that there is a 2nd filter that needs to be cleaned out periodically! Sad because we've had this washer for TEN years!<br />
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First thing you have to do is UNPLUG THE WASHER and then pull the front kick plate off. There are 3 screws on the bottom, remove those and pull the plate down and off.<br />
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Right there in front, you will see this little opaque/white thing with a screw top. Go ahead and unscrew the lid and pull the filter out. Uhm, be careful, we had a ton of water in there, in addition to some random items. In our case, we had 3 quarters, 2 dimes, a nickel, a few wire ties (end pieces that were cut off) AND a rubber earring thingy.<br />
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<b>Wow. </b></div>
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So clean that filter out and put it back on, tighten the cap and put the kickplate back on.<br />
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Tada!<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWU0NonOHhA" target="_blank">Here's the dude</a> that I watched and then instructed Hubby how to do it!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-30723055278058756702018-05-13T18:39:00.000-04:002018-05-13T18:39:27.358-04:00Life is Moving FastRaise your hands if you are in shock that it's MAY!<br />
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Seriously! The fifth month of the new year, already?<br />
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I just celebrated my 54th birthday.<br />
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Baby Nolan just turned 4 months old ... he'll be here when he's hitting his 5th month!<br />
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Mark just finished up his 5th round of chemo, which means he's been dealing with all that loveliness for 10 weeks ...<br />
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We are approaching our 5 month diagnosis period. Odd, it feels like it just happened yesterday, yet it's gotten to the point where I can talk about it and not immediately tear up. Some days.<br />
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I stopped crying for a while there. And then I realized, it was late April and how fast life was moving. It made me extremely sad so I started crying daily, again. Serves absolutely NO purpose, let me tell you.<br />
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All I want is a PAUSE button. It's not that I want to stop the process, because I know I can't. But I would like to be able to stop and enjoy some moments more than others. That's what happens when you know your soul mate, aka high school sweetheart, may not be here for all those times ahead. Our bucket list had grown quite a bit in the past few years and NOW it would appear that not even 5% of those things will ever be achieved.<br />
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cancer sucks</div>
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So with that, I decided to rename my 'new' blog from The Mark and Jan Show to <a href="http://www.blurredliving.com/" target="_blank">Blurred Living </a>... it's how my life feels right now.<br />
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See, when I started The Mark and Jan Show, we were living life to the fullest, preparing our bucket list and getting ready for the worry free life of being semi-retired and time to do fun stuff. And then, BOOM ... Esophageal Cancer strikes. Things have changed quite a bit in our everyday life. We no longer take tomorrow, or next week/month/year for granted, because, quite honestly, we just don't know what that day/week/month/year will even bring at this time.<br />
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I hope to see you over at the other site ... I will still try to share stuff here as well but not as often ... I've slacked off enough as it is and need to get back in my groove again, for a little sanity and normalcy, if nothing else!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-83550358955137564552018-04-29T17:05:00.001-04:002018-04-29T17:05:50.016-04:00Grocery Shops in ReviewHey, hey, looking to see what we've bought in the past week or so?<br />
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Hubby was out the previous week, home for his 4th treatment and then flew out again on Saturday morning. The only good news on <i>that </i>is that we didn't shop a whole lot those 2 weeks ...<br />
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So after he flew out Saturday morning, I came home and cleaned house at 6am ... had to wait for the medical pickup people to pick up the defective pump from this week (yeah, Hubby was hooked up for 48 hours and only got, maybe, 1/3 of the poison. He knew it wasn't working right and even called to do a check of everything) and THEN I knew I had to hit up a store! Not my best choice....<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Whole Foods - April 28th, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $116.63</span></b><br />
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Yeah. Quite a bit more than planned AND I still need some other things. Ugh.<br />
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3.48 pounds of b/s chicken breast $13.89 ($3.99 a pound)<br />
4 pkgs of ground beef (90/10) that were $4.99 a pound - $5.11, $4.84, $5.24 and $5.19<br />
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SO Delicious coffee creamer $4.79<br />
bottle of Rose wine $17.66<br />
bottle of White wine $16.99<br />
small watermelon $4.99<br />
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spaghetti squash $5.71 (oops!)<br />
bag of tri colored carrots $3.99<br />
bananas (lots) $3.47<br />
cilantro $1.99<br />
parsley $1.99<br />
mango chunks $5.99<br />
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bag of clementines $5.99<br />
apples $5.48<br />
green onions $.99<br />
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Seriously ... the wine was a splurge and not planned, so to speak, BUT I didn't want beer this week. The good news is 24 hours later both bottles are intact and in the fridge still ;-)<br />
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Then ... there was:<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Walmart - April 29th, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $? I can't do the math </span></b><br />
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So, full disclosure, this stop was mostly for my dad but since I paid for it, I'm sharing! Yeah, there's a lot of junk here but hey, he's 84 years old, has 3 meals a day provided and, I feel, he should be allowed to indulge! Here's what my portion was:<br />
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2 reduced loaves of italian bread $.65 each (straight to freezer!)<br />
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2 pounds shredded sharp cheddar $7.97<br />
2 pounds shredded mozzarella $7.97<br />
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2 large white onions $2.29<br />
celery hearts $2.43<br />
paper plates $4.97<br />
large @ss box of Lucky Charms $3.64<br />
bag of coleslaw $1.97<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Luckys - April 29th, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $5.23 </span></b><br />
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Yahoo!<br />
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carton of strawberries $1.67<br />
1.71 pounds of Roma tomatoes $2.21<br />
.18 pounds of bean sprouts $.54<br />
.27 pounds of sliced zucchini $.81<br />
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Yup, that's it!<br />
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I'm seriously considering a Pantry/Freezer Challenge for May ... but of course, it will have to start AFTER this upcoming weekend (Cinco de Mayo, aka my birthday/air and sea show weekend/Kentucky Derby ...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-64848580354293162462018-04-15T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-15T08:16:03.649-04:00Grocery Shops in Review - Costco Edition!Hey hey ... it's that time again!<br />
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Time to look at what I bought ... and what I spent ...<br />
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<b>::cringe::</b></div>
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It's not so very bad ... honestly! And actually, had the boy not come along, I would have spent even LESS ... but it is what it is ... so while my Mandarin Orange Chicken from Trader Joe (freezer!) cooks up, I'm going to type up the receipt and hopefully get the pictures cleaned up and ready to post asap!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I <i>did </i>have a list.</b></span></div>
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A very specific list. And it was short! Crazy, I know! And I stuck with it, except for ONE thing ...<br />
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The biggest frugal fail ever! I bet that book is available on Kindle, Amazon, the library! Everywhere for FREE ... if not today, soon!<br />
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Yup. It called my name ... "over here ... you deserve a brand new book to read this weekend" ... "yes, you do ... it's only $15.99"<br />
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Uhm, that's the equivalent of THREE bags of that Mandarin Orange Chicken ...<br />
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Moving on ... (and that book better NOT get a single splash of pool water while I'm floating!)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Costco - April 13, 2018</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Total Spent - $354.89</b></span><br />
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The boy even tried to get me to go in the liquor store portion to buy more margarita mix ... uh, no kid, you are of age, you go buy your own (he doesn't have a membership card!)<br />
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24 pack of Yuengling $19.95 (bargain!)<br />
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2 twin packs of the worlds most awesomest bread $4.69 each<br />
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30 super large TP rolls $15.99<br />
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28 pk water bottles $5.99 (long story but I'm back to using these)<br />
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The Book $15.99<br />
2 pkgs of bananas $1.99<br />
large container of grape tomatoes $5.79<br />
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100 count Kcup Donut Shop coffee $44.99<br />
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Gatorade $15.99<br />
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Pretty flowery party pack of plates and napkins (100 pieces!) $12.99<br />
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6 pk Yakisoba noodles $11.59 (hoping to get Hubby on these!)<br />
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bag of frozen festival fruit $8.99<br />
Gigantic box of those honey & oats granola bars $12.29<br />
2.5 pounds of salted cashews $19.99<br />
sour patch $10.89 (the Boy, of course)<br />
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3 containers greek yogurt $5.79 each<br />
half and half $2.19<br />
a gigantic bag of skinny pop popcorn ... 20 servings $6.99 ... huge bag<br />
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4 pound bag of organic frozen broccoli florets (that are beautiful!) $6.79<br />
2 pound bag of frozen riced cauliflower $7.99<br />
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bag of asian salad mix $4.99<br />
3 pk cucumbers $3.99<br />
6 pk mixed peppers $6.99<br />
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5 pk artisan romaine lettuce $3.99<br />
large bag of spinach $5.99<br />
3 pk of OJ $8.89<br />
12 pk of single guacamoles $10.99<br />
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4 pk of Febreeze $7.99<br />
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2 pkgs of that yummy pre-cooked bacon $11.99 each<br />
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<i>Hey, that do it yourself manicure is holding up pretty nicely! </i></div>
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18 count hard boiled eggs $9.49<br />
gourmet chocolate chip cookies $7.99 (the Boy)<br />
2 dozen eggs $3.49<br />
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So. There you have it. I had chicken on my list but all the fresh packs had too much liquid in the bottom ... Hubby is getting extremely picky on his meat and the appearance of it ... I guess maybe he's just super conciousentious due to the chemo and doesn't want to take any chances ... I get it.<br />
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I was doing a mini pantry/freezer pantry clean out and I'm fairly happy with this Costco shop ... it's all stuff I/We use (hey, that bacon and bread are #1!) and some of the other stuff we needed. Hubby will be drinking that Gatorade (as will the Boy) and the water bottles as well.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey hey, it's been a LONG time since I've shared any of our </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frugal Activities</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and I would love to get back in the habit of doing so!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This past week has been pretty good on the frugal front, thankfully ... we really need it! This insurance and cancer stuff is pretty expensive, you know?</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Being intentionally frugal is the best approach to having a successful week, trust me!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's some of the </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frugal Activities</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> we've been doing for the past few days!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. I personally avoided the store ... Hubby went one day and spent a whopping $30 ... such a thrifty guy! He had a chemo session so he needed to stock up on liquids to drink for 3 days ... I'm ok with this as it's very important that he stays hydrated!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Gave myself a manicure AND painted my toes. Ahem, not just the toe nails, I might add. I started laughing half way through as I couldn't see squat and could see the dark blue polish on the sides of my toes. Oh well, saved me a minimum of $60 doing it myself. Perfect? No, but good enough for me!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Went another week without breaking down on the shampoo front. No, I'm not going poo-less BUT have decided to use up my back up supply of shampoo before I buy more. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Received a bonus from one of the attorneys in office and applied the full thing towards the lowest balance credit card. I'm really looking forward to having all this stuff paid off soon!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Food waste. I was very sad at the amount of food I've had to throw out. With Hubby's eating issues, we haven't been able to to come up with a solid plan of what's good and not for him. I don't know if we ever will!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-88920583663253931492018-04-12T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-15T08:12:10.512-04:0010 Ways to Save MoneyEveryone has a few favorite tips for saving a dollar or two ... Today, I'm going to share TEN WAYS to save money ... and I promise, they won't be all that hard for you to incorporate in to your daily routine!<br />
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1. Pack your food and drinks for the day. I don't care if you are a stay at home mom or work full time at an office: don't leave home empty handed! Bring your snacks, drinks, etc. I pack a lunch daily, and always bring a water bottle along. I figure I save a <i>minimum </i>of $8 a day by doing this. That's 40 bucks a WEEK!!<br />
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2. Avoid that grocery store. Hold out as LONG as you can ... I am a big fan of counting the number of days til I actually step foot inside a grocery store. Seriously, try it. Shop your pantry and freezers FIRST and make do with what you have. Go ahead, I promise you, your family will <i>not </i>wither away if you don't buy groceries this week. Savings? Probably a minimum of $50 a week. Of course, it doesn't work so well if you go to the store and then stock up on everything you used!<br />
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3. Cash. Cash is KING in my mind. I pulled out all the credit cards and then the debit card. That was hard because "what if". Then I said, What If WHAT? I'm never more than 30 minutes from home if I absolutely needed to use a credit or debit card for something. Just saying that the mindset of "I don't have the <i>money </i>to buy that right now" works when you really don't have the means to pay for it right then and there.<br />
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4. Make your own coffee. Ok I'll admit that I do not go to Starbucks or any other fancy schmancy coffee place BUT know a lot of folks who do. And quite honestly, I'm shocked that a cup of java can cost upward of $4! I have recently cut down my coffee consumption in the morning to 2 cups of coffee and enjoy my 3rd cup at the office, reducing <i>my</i> K-Cup pod expense by $2.50 a week (figuring a sale price of $.50 per cup which is expensive!) It's a company perk, having that coffee available!<br />
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5. As much as I would love to say ditch the cable, that just isn't happening in my household. So, instead, embrace it and use it! Hubby loves to watch car related stuff, I prefer cooking stuff and then, of course, movies. Even though watching TV together is probably NOT the best relationship advice, for us, given Hubby's current chemotherapy plan, it's a way we can spend time together, without exerting his energy or brain cells. <b>FYI - chemo-brain <i>is real</i> and frustrating, after only two treatments ... </b><br />
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6. Declutter ... and remove that clutter. Yup, all that stuff used to be dollar bills at some time before you spent that money. Sad, but true. Once that clutter is cleared out, you will <i>not </i> be buying something that you think you need but can't find ... a perfect example for me is pencils. I've got a junk drawer with all my pens, markers, highlighters AND pencils ... but it also has a lot of junk and I couldn't locate a single pencil. Guess what? The box was buried under all that junk. Had I taken time to clean and tidy that drawer up, I'd have saved myself a few dollars (and frustration!)<br />
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7. Use up what you have before you replace. Example, again, in my case is shampoo. I'm a shampoo snob and a bottle costs around $30. I ran out recently and decided to use up what I have in my bathroom freebie drawer. Uhm, I am on week 3 right now and haven't even put a dent in the shampoo sample supply. I don't wash my hair daily and a sample is good for ONE shampoo only (I have long, thick hair) but hey, it falls in with #6 too!<br />
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8. DO NOT CLIP COUPONS unless it's something you buy all the time. Seriously. I find coupons make me feel like I must buy something because I can save a dollar. Uhm, I would have save $4 if I hadn't bought that random item in the first place. Yes, if you are a Tide fan and have a coupon for Tide, then go ahead and clip it. Don't clip a coupon for something you don't normally use or buy.<br />
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9. Limit your driving. Maybe because I'm a homebody, but I try to group all my trips together for a one time outing. Once I'm home, I'm home. No running out to pick something up, go to the library, etc. If I'm home, I'm home. That errand can wait til tomorrow's excursions (for me, driving to work and home again!)<br />
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10. Which leads me to ... fill up that gas tank when you get gas. I hate getting gas. So every other Wednesday, thereabout, I stop and get gas on my way home from work. Yup, $40 ... maybe a little more this week as the price seems to have gone up. My point is, don't get $10 worth 3 times a week ... it's a waste of your valuable time AND makes it hard to keep a realistic gas budget ... consolidate your trips and you WILL be able to fill up once a week or every other week, I promise!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-41849447847608575562018-04-09T07:06:00.000-04:002018-04-09T07:06:01.915-04:00Menu Plan MondayHey, let's take a walk down memory lane and do a Menu Plan for the week ahead!<br />
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Ha. Sorry. It's just been quite a while since I've done a real menu plan, I'll admit it. Hubby's currently medical situation has really turned a lot of things upside down and food has certainly been the #1 thing.<br />
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He goes in for treatment #3 on Tuesday and just told me this evening that he's very nervous about this one for some reason. I would make a safe guess it's because he flies out on Friday morning and well, what <i>if</i> he does feel like crap?? Then what?<br />
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It will be fine. I told him so, therefore, it will be. ;-)<br />
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I'm trying to do a little mini-pantry/freezer challenge this month as well ... to save a little money and to clear out some of the clutter food stuff we have hanging around too!<br />
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Here's what we are looking at for the week!<br />
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Saturday - bacon and mushroom burgers on the grill with a wedge salad (we did stop and pick up the ground beef)<br />
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Sunday - Lemon Basil Chicken Thighs and Roasted Potatoes (chicken in freezer, taters from Trader Joe's several weeks back) ... recipe coming soon on <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">the other blog</a>!<br />
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Monday - Takeout Fakeout (will use the Mandarin Orange Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice from freezer - Trader Joe's)<br />
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Tuesday - Hubby will either be on a feeding frenzy or a food boycott ... I just don't know as first time, no food, 2nd time, couldn't eat enough and this time (3rd time) we have no idea what to expect! Grilled cheese and tomato soup for all<br />
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Wednesday - going with a Wingin Wednesday theme and cooking up <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2014/04/rival-chicken-wings.html" target="_blank">some wings</a>. Wings are in the freezer (Costco) and balance of ingredients in pantry and fridge<br />
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Thursday - Hubby will be disconnected from his 48 hour infusion so hopefully he won't feel too bad ... he needs to eat as he flies out early in the morning so I'm going to see what he wants (that we have on hand!) and let him choose<br />
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Friday - I'm a single girl this evening and I think I will make some <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2015/01/steak-bites.html" target="_blank">Steak Bites</a> as it's been a long time, hubby can't really do steak any longer AND I have some NY Strips in the freezer to use up ...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-25272474456657644162018-03-25T17:28:00.001-04:002018-03-25T17:28:11.703-04:00Grocery Trips in ReviewThe Boy and I hit up Costco on Tuesday ... only because Hubby took a road trip to Ocala to see his sister. We originally planned to go on Monday but the Boy opted to spend time with some friends so we went on Tuesday instead. I went to Trader Joe's on Monday, which, in hindsight, was pretty dumb on my part.<br />
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Oh well.<br />
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I love Trader Joe's ... my wallet, not so much!<br />
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But I <i>can </i>justify it the majority of the time, just as long as I stay under $50 ... and I can't tell you the last time I did that.<br />
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<b>Bummer.</b></div>
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However, there are some things that we just can't buy anywhere else that's acceptable.<br />
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A few of those things:<br />
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<b><i>frozen macaroni and cheese</i></b><br />
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<b><i>frozen cooked shrimp</i></b><br />
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<b><i>decent, inexpensive wine</i></b><br />
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<b><i>onion salt (!!)</i></b><br />
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<b><i><br /></i></b><b><i>and, of course, that riced cauliflower</i></b><br />
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Of course, I didn't buy all that stuff but a bunch of other things ...<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Trader Joe's - March 19, 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Total Spent - $72.89</b></span></div>
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I guess I should be glad it was under $100, right?</div>
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about 4 pounds b/s chicken breast, $5.99 per pound. $9.46 and $9.40</div>
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4 bags of organic frozen broccoli florets $1.99 each</div>
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2 twin pks bean and cheese enchiladas $1.99 each (the Boy)<br />
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2 lbs skinny green beans $5.99 (my favorite, a little more expensive)</div>
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2 boxes Joe's Mac and Cheese $2.99 each<br />
fresh cut mango $3.49 (12 oz)</div>
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4 oz peeled whole garlic cloves $1.99<br />
4 pk frozen organic Acai puree $4.49 (experiment for Hubby)<br />
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2 28 oz bags of little potatoes $4.98 each</div>
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2 limes $.29 each</div>
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2 lemons $.49 each</div>
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3 Hass avocados $1.29 each *FYI ... Trader Joe's vs Walmart ... Trader Joe's is way larger ... crazy on a side by side comparison!<br />
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pkg of green onions $1.29</div>
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fresh rosemary $1.69</div>
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fresh chives $1.69</div>
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fresh thyme $1.69</div>
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2 hothouse cucumbers $1.69 each</div>
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Yup, all that, no wine, and I still spent 72 bucks.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Costco - March 20, 2018</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Total Spent - $345.46</span></b><br />
Seriously.<br />
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Costco size paper towel $19.99 less $4<br />
gazillion count 12 oz hot cups $13.99 (for office)<br />
36 count water bottles $5.99<br />
gatorade $15.99<br />
hard boiled eggs $8.99<br />
bananas $1.39<br />
Costco size container of Whey Protein $34.99<br />
4 containers of Chobani (whole milk greek) $4.69 each (b1g1f so we paid for 2)<br />
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2 boxes of caveman bars $17.99<br />
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twin pack of oatmeal $7.99<br />
Costco size box of granola bars $12.29<br />
single packs of guacamole $10.99<br />
cooked bacon $11.99 (FYI ... they must have twisted Hormel's arm and got their own packaging!)<br />
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coconut shrimp (frozen) $14.99<br />
3 pk Tropicana OJ $8.89<br />
Costco size bag of fresh spinach $5.99 (FYI - the boy breaks that large bag down into 3 gallon size ziplocs and freezes for his daily smoothies!)<br />
Amy's Burgers (kale, chicken and mozzarella) $11.99<br />
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Chicken, mushroom, swiss, bacon sausage $13.99<br />
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2 pk margarita mix $6.99<br />
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mushrooms $3.99<br />
half and half $2.19<br />
5 pound bag of baby (and I mean BABY) carrots $5.99<br />
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blueberries $4.99<br />
3 pk english cucumbers $3.99<br />
100 count Kcup coffee $44.99 less $6<br />
2 pk peanut butter $9.99<br />
dishwasher pods $9.99<br />
celery sticks $3.99<br />
strawberries $3.79<br />
3 pk butter lettuce $4.99<br />
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Only 2 things that were really spontaneous purchases: margarita mix and coconut shrimp. The shrimp was a sample and delicious, as it always is when you sample! And well, some days I don't feel up to squeezing 100 limes to make a single margarita ;-)<br />
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When was the last time you went to Costco?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-54065651252033454512018-03-18T10:24:00.002-04:002018-03-18T10:24:35.648-04:00Grocery Shopping Week in ReviewIt's been a while since I've shared a grocery trip ... mostly because I haven't been shopping a whole lot! Hubby has been going more often than me and he just doesn't buy a lot ...<br />
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We've also not been meal planning OR prepping a whole lot. This cancer stuff has really gotten us all tangled up in our life. Ugh. NOT to mention, I'm also posting more on the new site so make sure you come check that out as well! <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">The Mark and Jan Show!</a><br />
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So, what the heck! I went to see my dad Friday after work, and as always, stopped at Walmart to pick up a few things for him and grabbed a <i>few </i>things for us ...<br />
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Quite an understatement.<br />
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Walmart - March 16th, 2018<br />
Total Spent - $171.61<br />
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1 8 pk gatorade $5.38<br />
1 12 pk gatorade (smaller bottles) $5.38<br />
2 bottles of orange juice $3.28 each (of which one and half containers are gone already)<br />
long sleeve tshirt (for me) $5 (not food related but it's on the reciept)<br />
4 pkgs of brown gravy mix $.52 each<br />
4 pkgs of chicken gravy mix $.98 each (didn't have walmart brand)<br />
bottle of cranberry juice $2.98<br />
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4 pk ranch dressing packet $4.52 (anyone guessing yet what I'm making this week??)<br />
Cherry/Cranberry cocktail juice $1.98<br />
roma tomatoes $1.62<br />
3 bags of frozen broccoli florets $1 each (cheaper than the usual large bag I buy)<br />
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3 12 oz bags of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined $5.54 each<br />
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2 pound bag shredded cheddar cheese $4.22<br />
2 pound bag shredded mozzarella cheese $4.22<br />
6 pound bag of Halo oranges $6.97<br />
1 pound of Castle Head Ham $5.86 (oops that's more than I thought)<br />
2 pkgs of Applegate hot dogs $4.98 each<br />
48 count coffee k pods $14.98<br />
6 pk dr pepper bottles $2.50<br />
2 containers Stax $1.18 each<br />
8 pk pop tarts $3.68<br />
1 container of pringles $1.67<br />
2 deodorants $5.47 each<br />
wet wipes $3.78 and $1.72<br />
2 bottles eye drops $1.88 each<br />
2 limes $.96<br />
2 lemons $1.00<br />
sour cream $1.98<br />
36 count eggs $5.48<br />
large carrot juice $5.48<br />
2 jalapenos $.30<br />
cilantro $.98<br />
bag of coleslaw $1.97<br />
bag of lay potato chips $3.48<br />
bag of fritos $2.88<br />
avocado $1.18<br />
red onion $1.14<br />
small bottle of raspberry lemonade $.96 (I was very thirsty)<br />
giant loaf of wonder bread $2.28<br />
loaf of Sara Lee Artesano Bread $2.26<br />
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LOTS of stuff I don't normally buy <i>but </i>as I said above, Hubby's cancer is forcing him to eat a little differently and not necessarily <i>healthier</i> at all times, but it's important that he eats ... so certain things (squishy white bread, gravy) are easier for him to tolerate ...<br />
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How's your grocery budget holding up??<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-38408655266482065352018-02-22T05:00:00.000-05:002018-02-22T05:00:42.816-05:00Breakfast Bowls for Meal PrepDid you see the <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2017/12/breakfast-bistro-box.html" target="_blank">Breakfast Bistro Boxes</a> I finally shared a while ago? I can't believe I didn't get it up sooner!<br />
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Well, then I made myself a Breakfast Bowl that really was <i>really </i>yummy!<br />
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And I shared pics on Instagram and such but never got around to sharing with YOU!<br />
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So here you are, my Breakfast Bowls for the week ... meal preppin' at it's finest!<br />
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1 bag of riced cauliflower (Trader Joe's or any stores frozen food section!)<br />
8 eggs<br />
1 bag of sausage crumbles (I used Jimmy Deans as it was on sale before the holidays) ... you can make this yourself if you'd like!<br />
frozen veggies (broccoli is my choice as that's what I had on hand)<br />
ghee<br />
seasonings<br />
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Ok, this is a very loose recipe and certainly open for you to expand and customize to YOUR liking!<br />
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Add some ghee to your large skillet and dump in the riced cauliflower. Season with some salt/pepper/onion/garlic and cook until the moisture is evaporated.<br />
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Divide that into 4 bowls.<br />
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Add a little more ghee to the pan and toss in your veggies of choice. Again, season the veggies up and toss a lid on the skillet and let cook for about 8 minutes, giving the pan a shake here and there.<br />
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Once the veggies are cooked, go ahead and divide that among the 4 bowls.<br />
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Toss your crumbled sausage in the skillet now and put the lid on, cook for about 5 minutes. Divide this among the 4 bowls.<br />
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Scramble those eggs in a large bowl. I add a little water but you can add milk if that floats your boat. Wipe the skillet out and add a little ghee to the pan. Pour the egg mixture in the skillet and add some seasoning. Turn the heat to medium low and grab yourself a rubber spatula and start stirring the eggs to keep them scrambled. Cook through to your liking and ... you guessed it, divide them among the 4 bowls ;-)<br />
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Grab some fresh herbs if you have them handy, or use these cool little things and sprinkle each bowl with a little bit of seasoning.<br />
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Let cool before putting the lid on and placing in fridge.<br />
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When ready to eat, simply remove the lid, place a paper towel over the top of the bowl and nuke 30 seconds, stir and 15 second increments til heated through.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-78215925440293367152018-02-19T05:00:00.000-05:002018-02-19T05:00:17.257-05:00Beef & Broccoli It's been a LONG time since I made this recipe ... about 2 1/2 years I'd say so why not make it again!<br />
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I originally made this while I was under a Pantry/Freezer Challenge and even though I'm not really on one at this very moment, it's perfect in that I've got everything on hand and we are trying to really reduce our spending lately.<br />
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Here's how I made it ... keeping it healthier my way ...<br />
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2 - 2 1/2 pounds of boneless beef of any sort. I used some large sirloin steaks that were in the freezer from Costco<br />
1 bag of broccoli (I used half a bag of the fresh stuff from Costco)<br />
2 cups beef broth (pantry)<br />
1 cup of coconut aminos (update, I opted 1/2 cup garlic sauce and 1/2 cup of coconut aminos)<br />
2 tbs sesame oil (pantry)<br />
scoop of diced garlic<br />
Dash of red pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you like it!)<br />
4 tbs arrowroot<br />
8 tbs of the sauce when done cooking<br />
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Mix broth, garlic sauce, coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in the crock.<br />
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Slice the beef in thin strips and add to the sauce. Give a quick stir so that all the beef is covered.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sorry for the large picture of raw beef, but I wanted to point out </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">the big chunks of fat off the beef when you are slicing!</span></i></div>
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Cover crock, turn on high and leave it alone for about 4 hours. After 4 hours, check the beef for doneness. It should be tender, but NOT shredded. If it's still tough, you will want to let it cook a little longer (30 minutes or so) before you proceed to the next steps! Just remember that there is about another hour worth of cooking to be done ;-)<br />
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Once the beef is cooked to desired taste/tenderness, measure out 8 or so tablespoons of the sauce into a small bowl and whisk in the arrowroot. Try to be quick as you want the sauce to be hot. Pour this back into the beef mixture and stir well. Cover the crock and allow to cook for another 30 minutes on high.<br />
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After 30 minutes, add the broccoli (fresh or frozen whichever), stir to coat, cover and allow to cook for another 30 minutes.<br />
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During the last 30 minutes, cook your rice, if you are serving so it's hot and ready when the beef and broccoli are.<br />
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Serve up and enjoy! I think this is way better than the take out stuff ... I'm sensitive to salt flavors and I can tell you this is so much yummier!<br />
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Go ahead, dig out the crock pot and give this a try! I think you will like it!<br />
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*I let mine cool off a little and then put in a glass Snapware dish, covered and put in the fridge for a premade dinner come Wednesday night! I'm so excited about being able to pull this out and reheat (on the stove in a pot) for dinner!<br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>We probably won't be doing anything special today ... because a) I think every day should be Valentine's Day and b) we are dealing with a few things around the house ... Hubby is having some medical stuff going on (go check out <a href="http://www.themarkandjanshow.com/" target="_blank">The Mark and Jan Show</a> and you'll see what I'm talking about) :-(</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had picked up some italian sausage from Costco on my last trip ... I finally used up the last of what I had in the freezer and well, not having any in the freezer was driving me crazy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm a fan of that <a href="http://frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2016/12/pizza-bowls-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">little pizza bowl</a> and there's a few other cool things to do with italian sausage, including Sausage and Peppers ... and even though I like to do it as a </span><a href="http://www.frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2015/08/sausage-and-pepper-packets.html" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">foil packet</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (reduced the flare ups and kept the cleaning to a minimum) I wanted something that wouldn't require a whole lot of hands on babysitting ... of course, when the </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2Ep3BDW" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> enters the picture, everything changes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I started this at 10:30 am because it was a little bit of meal prep for me on a Saturday morning. Sunday afternoon open houses really mess up my routine ... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Right before 11am, the pressure was up and the 25 minutes was counting down. Remember, the more food/liquid there is, the longer it takes to come to pressure! FYI ... make sure that you have the knob turned all the way to sealing ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The food was done and ready to eat at 11:30am right then and there. With very minimal hands on time ... all that I really had to do was cut up the onions and shrooms which really, how long does <i>that </i>take if you aren't dicing??</span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 28 oz can of crushed </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tomatoes (Aldi)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">sprinkle of red pepper flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 italian sausage links (Costco)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strike>4 large peppers, cored, seeded and sliced in to 1/2 inch pieces</strike></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 onions, sliced in to 1/2 pieces (Aldi)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 pound of mushrooms, cut in quarters (Publix, normally Aldi)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbs basil (Aldi)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp garlic powder (Aldi)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp italian seasoning (Aldi)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Add tomatoes, water, seasonings and give a quick stir. Add in the sausages and set them down in the sauce a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Top with the onions, then the peppers (if using) and then the mushrooms, but don't stir!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Put the lid on and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 25 minutes. When done, doy a quick release. Once the pressure is totally released, open up the lid and serve up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*I did not use the peppers as Mark is going through some stuff and peppers will just aggravate it so I ditched them and added the shroom instead*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Sorry, I don't know anything about conventional pressure cookers to give advice how to do this on the stove!*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I served mine over riced cauliflower with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley! You can use zoodles, if you prefer, or if you do grains, by all means, grab some noodles OR make yourself a sandwich! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-2078350766355306472018-02-05T05:30:00.000-05:002018-02-05T05:30:45.371-05:00French Onion Soup<span style="color: blue;">Repost Alert ... it's cooler (by our standards), life is <i>really</i> busy right now and well, I think I need to make this soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gosh ... I look at the bottom of the recipe printout and see that I've had this since late 1998 .... wow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've made this specific recipe a few times, but then I get distracted with a newer recipe and try that ... and ALWAYS have to listen to Hubby ask why I don't just stick with the first one I have... he's right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, Saturday, it was a nice, sunny, BEAUTIFUL day, high of around 86. But the nights are getting a little cooler, and this morning it was 72 when I went outside at 8am ... hence, it's FALL TIME in Paradise, time to make soups!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The sprinkler dudes were here making repairs, and since they were digging up in the back yard, I didn't really want to toss on the ole bikini and jump in the pool to float ... just not my idea of cheap thrills, you know? ;-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, again, I made soup. AND I used what we had on hand ... it's a miracle, don't you agree?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 lbs of onions, make sure ONE is a sweet onion, and ONE is a red onion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 pound smoked bacon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbs thyme</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12 cups beef stock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbs sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">black pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbs dry sherry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 ounces sliced provolone, gruyere or mozz cheese (whatever you have will work)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6 slices of baguette or other thick bread</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut your bacon up in 1/2 inch or so pieces and cook in a LARGE heavy bottom pot til crispy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While bacon is cooking, slice your onions thin, thin, thin. I use a mandoline, and I asked Hubby how on earth I sliced all those onions back in the day so thin before I had this thing? He said it wasn't pretty ... hmmm ... I think I need to hold back a bowl of soup from him ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Remove bacon to a lined bowl to drain and toss the onion slices in, on top of the bacon fat, add the 2 tbs thyme. Give a quick stir to mix everything up and then let the onions sit there, undisturbed for about 10 minutes, give them them a quick stir again and really leave them alone for about 20 minutes so they can caramelized. The secret is to NOT TOUCH the onions ... hard as it may be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once onions are caramelized, pour in the 1/2 cup of vermouth to deglaze. Allow to cook a minute or so and then pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. NOW, add in your bacon and sherry. Let simmer for 45 minutes to an hour and marvel at the lovely, deep color of the broth. Yummm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When ready to serve:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Toast the slices of bread under broiler. NOTE: I always drizzle a bit of olive oil on the bread just to give it a little more 'richness'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place oven proof bowls on a baking tray.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place bread slice in bowl, ladle a generous portion of soup over the top. Add a slice of cheese carefully over the top of the soup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place in oven under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve up and warn everyone that a) the bowl is HOT and b) the SOUP is hot ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">FYI ... we served these with some awesome roast beef sliders ... never got around to making the ham & cheese ones and Hubby said that this soup needed a beefy dish to go along ... watch for THAT recipe soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-88134009778860665722018-02-04T10:25:00.000-05:002018-02-04T10:25:10.699-05:00Costco TimeHubby flew out to Indiana Saturday morning.<br />
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At 6am.<br />
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Ahem. That's early. We woke up at 4:47 and seriously FLEW out the door. Thankfully it was raining hard so no Lance Armstrong Wannabe's or joggers on the road ... and we live somewhat close to the airport.<br />
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Whew.<br />
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So what else is there to do when Hubby flies out? Hit up Costco, of course! Honestly, it was NOT my idea, but the Boy ... and not to mention, his sister, her husband, and the BABY are here (aka my princess, her hubby and baby N!) so why not!<br />
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Question: Does Costco only carry Huggies diapers? No Pampers?? Hmmm ...<br />
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Anyway. I had a list in my handy-dandy book of Wonderful Ideas ... but just for the record, a list does NO GOOD if you don't refer to it.<br />
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Here's what we got:<br />
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bag of frozen organic blend berries $10.49<br />
2 Dr. Praeger veggie burgers $10.99 less $3 each (boy)<br />
2 boxes of those Caveman Bars $17.99 each<br />
3 large containers of Greek Yogurt $5.79 each (boy)<br />
bag of frozen chicken wontons $11.99 less $3<br />
bag of organic frozen cherries $10.79<br />
90 count of EmergenC $19.99<br />
twin pack of peanut butter $9.99 (boy)<br />
twin pk of oatmeal (plain oats) $7.99<br />
15 pk Bai juicy juice $19.99<br />
Gatorade $15.99 (boy)<br />
3 pk of Power Cakes waffle/pancake mix $11.99 (boy)<br />
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bananas $1.39<br />
36 count eggs $3.59<br />
tomato medley mix $6.49<br />
gazillon count of baby wipes $19.99<br />
Coffee Variety Pack $33.99 <br />
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bottled water $5.99<br />
large bag of Vegistraws $5.99 (boy)<br />
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15 lbs taters $6.69<br />
large bag of spinach $5.99 (boy)<br />
4 pk italian sausage $13.99<br />
2 large bottle knock off Mucinex $10.99 less $2 (boy has congestion and Hubby needs to avoid)<br />
container of fresh shred parmesan cheese $12.89<br />
twin pack (3 pounds) mexi blend cheese $7.69<br />
ground sirloin patties $19.99<br />
10 pounds chicken wings $23.99<br />
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Wings made in the Instant Pot and finished in the oven ... recipe coming soon!</div>
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2 pounds french cut green beans (!) $4.99<br />
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2 3 pound bags of fresh broccoli florets $4.99 each<br />
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18 count hard boiled eggs $8.99<br />
container of veggie bites $9.99 less $2.50 (boy)<br />
100 count party pack paper plates/napkins $12.99 (pretty, sucked me in)<br />
2 2 pks of italian bread (sandwich bread) $3.79 (boy)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Grand total? A lot more than planned! $419.35. EEK.</b></span><br />
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So. There's some BIG things going on in this household. Hubby hasn't been feeling that great for quite some time and never really shared with me just how bad it was. Come to find out, he has Esophageal Cancer and it has spread to his stomach and some distant lymph nodes. This is not good, in any type of situation, of course, and quite a shock to both of us. It all started on 1/15/18 and has gone full speed ahead. We are now waiting to book a 2nd opinion/evaluation at MD Anderson in Houston. Yes, that's a long way from home BUT hopefully they will have a better treatment plan than the current offering of chemo every 2 weeks for 3 days each time for the rest of his life.<br />
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Funny how life works, isn't it? We just welcomed a baby boy to the family on 12/29/17, 3 weeks premature and then this happens.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-85892947422788488612018-02-01T05:00:00.000-05:002018-02-01T05:00:37.784-05:00Slow Cooked Beef Barbacoa<i><span style="color: blue;"><b>Repost from SEVERAL years ago but I think I'm putting this on the menu real soon ... </b></span></i><br />
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The Boy and his girlfriend love Chipotle ... to the point where they had to take a break as the employees knew exactly what they were going to order since they were going so often ;-)<br />
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Of course, I'm like, good grief kids, that gets expensive after a while and we can get a pretty close replica of that at home! Which reminds me, I need to be making Steak Bites again pretty soon ...<br />
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So when I came across <a href="http://www.fivehearthome.com/2015/02/03/slow-cooker-beef-barbacoa/">this recipe</a>, I knew I had to give it a try as it totally FITS the Pantry/Freezer Challenge ... I've got everything on hand, with the exception of the cilantro ... which in MY house, has to be added to each individual plate since me and the girlfriend are the only one's who like it ... I even had the beer, and no, it wasn't Dos Equis, it was Corona ... thankful that I discovered this recipe at this particular time, had a cooler full of beer from the 4th of July festivities and actually had more than just the usual Ciders and Coors Lite on hand :-)<br />
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<i>The Ultimate Most Interesting Man in the World ... yes, he resides in my living room and is at ALL the parties! Don't worry, Hubby is ok with our relationship!</i></div>
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So here's how I did it:<br />
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4 lb hunk of sirloin steak that was taking up a nice big chunk of space in the garage freezer<br />
6 to 8 cloves of garlic<br />
2 chipotle peppers with 2 tbs of the sauce from can. It's hard to get the sauce only so just do what you can<br />
4 tbs lime juice<br />
2 tbs tomato paste<br />
2 tbs cumin<br />
2 tbs chili powder<br />
1 1/2 tbs garlic salt<br />
2 tsp dried oregano<br />
1 bay leaf (2 if smallish)<br />
can of chicken broth (12 oz) (ideally, beef broth but I am on a Pantry / Freezer Challenge and don't have any!)<br />
bottle of beer (12 oz) - preferably a dark or mexican beer (Corona had to do cuz, well, see above!)<br />
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Salt and pepper both sides of your beef. Mash up the garlic and chipotle peppers in bowl. Add the lime juice, chipote sauce, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, oregano and stir up to combine well.<br />
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Slater this on both sides of the beef and place in crock pot. Mix up the broth and beer (use the same bowl, no sense in making MORE dishes!) and pour around the beef carefully so not to rinse all seasoning off beef.<br />
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<i>Uhm ... all that juice there? I missed out at the end of the day ... </i></div>
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Set on low for 6 to 8 hours and cook. Go ahead, go to work, gym, beach, boating, shopping, something. It's really ok to leave the house for the 6 to 8 hours ;-)<br />
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So, when you come home and peek at that hunk of beef, try not to be disappointed. It got so ... small and dark ...<br />
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It's ok, honestly. Take the smaller, dark hunk of meat out and place it on a cutting board. Go make yourself a <a href="http://www.frugalinflorida.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-classic-margarita.html">margarita</a> after scolding the Boy for the mess the kitchen when you just paid the cleaning girls not 24 hours ago to slave away and clean ... take his advice to leave the house for 10 minutes so he can make it right. Stay in garage and make a second margarita and return in 20.<br />
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When you come back in, you will be in a much better mood and ready to tackle the beef.<br />
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Remove any remaining peppers that might be hanging out on you beef. Go ahead and slice up the beef and then give it a rough chop OR, if you are inclined, shred it.<br />
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Now, here's where problem number 1002 of the day came in. The Boy, in his <strike>anger</strike> desire to please me, cleaned out the crock pot!!! O M G ... I was, like, "Boy, did you clean my crock pot too?" in a super sweet {tequila speaking} voice ... where's all my lovely juice???? But I didn't say that, only "that was nice, but you didn't have to clean up MY mess!" ... so. If you are luckier than me, go ahead and toss the beef BACK in the crock pot with the juicy juice and turn it on high for 30 minutes.<br />
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When ready to serve (however, as a taco filling, rice bowl, or like me, a veggie bowl), go ahead and use a pair of tongs to grab the beef, allow it to drip a little and then dress it as desired. IF you have the cilantro and want to use, I would use as a garnish. I <u><i><b>wish</b></i></u> I had cilantro ... and I also wish I hadn't forgotten about the avocados in the guest fridge ... they will be used tomorrow at lunch time ;-)<br />
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*I sauteed my dish in a little ghee, diced onions and leftover roasted broccoli, because, you know, I'm on a Pantry/Freezer Challenge AND trying to eat healthier .. that's what I had in the fridge ... and the margaritas are just too easy to make with what I have on the bar*<br />
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The battle bloggers face daily with animals ... and yes, her nose is really beat up again/still!<br />
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You know that we watch FoodTV on Saturday and Sunday mornings, right? I mean, really, doesn't everyone have a tv in the bedroom AND kitchen??<br />
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Ok. Maybe not. But you should! This recipe was pulled from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/trishas-southern-kitchen.html" target="_blank">Trisha Yearwood's FoodTV</a> episode ...<br />
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It's like a lot of other recipes I have, but once again, something triggered my attention enough to make me go online and look up the basic recipe ... and here is what we did!<br />
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1 can regular yellow corn, drained<br />
1 can white corn, drained<br />
1 small can diced green chilies, drained<br />
1 small can sliced black olives, drained<br />
2 tomatoes, rough chopped<br />
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped<br />
4 green onions, sliced thin<br />
3 tbs vinegar<br />
1/3 c olive oil<br />
zest of half a lime (zest your lime before you squeeze!)<br />
juice of half a lime<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 tbs chopped cilantro<br />
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Mix all except cilantro in medium size bowl and chill for a minimum of 1 hour. Prior to serving stir well and add the cilantro.<br />
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Now, there are several things you can do with this little gem of a dish:<br />
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Add to tacos!<br />
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Add to a rice bowl (ohhh, just. like. Chipotles!)<br />
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Or, you can just grab some yummy tortilla chips and dip away like a crazy lady ... uh huh ...<br />
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Seriously, something so simple taste this great! Go ahead, give it a try!<br />
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