Sloppy Joes

Tonight I thought I would try out making Sloppy joes from scratch. Not that I make sloppy joes alot, it probably has been a year since I had one. I used a Betty Crocker cookbook and it turned out pretty good. I also mad homemade bread to go along with it. Corn, sweet potatoes and salad also were fixed.

The recipe for the sloppy joes is-

1 pd lean ground beef and cook with 1/2 onion diced, and 1/4 cup diced celery.

Drain and add 1 cup ketchup,1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp ground mustard, 1/8tsp pepper.

Bring to a boil, and then simmer4 uncovered for 10 - 15 min.

Stir occasionally, until veg. are tender.

Enjoy!

Frugal family fun

Our family is fortunate enough to live within ten minutes of the beach. Tonight we loaded up the van and took off for a adventure. It was such a fun time and we loved collecting butterfly shells.

The Lord has truly blessed us with this beauty. Remember you do not have to always spend money to make memories. Have a wonderful night!

CVS Deals

I am sorry for posting this later than today. There were some deals that were only good for yesterday and today. The pot of Gold 2x's, jelly beans 2x's and the easter eggs. They were good deals but are no longer available.

I was able to retrieve a $5 off $30 coupon when I scanned my card at the opening of the store.

So that helped with my deals. There is a deal for specified dove products, when you buy $15 worth you will receive $5 ECB. I was able to buy three papers yesterday and use $3 off two of the dove shampoo and conditioner. It was BOGO free so after the coupons and ECB's I paid a little over $1 for 6 bottles

The Soleil razor and or cartridges are $5.99 and get $3 ECB's back. I had coupons for $2 off and pd $1 each razor. You can do this deal 4x's!

The ladies speed stick 24/7 was $.25 after a $.75 coupon Sunday paper. You can do this deal 5x's. I bought a Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor for $8.99 and got $8.99 ECB's . I also had a $2 off coupon which gave me $2 to work with.

I also took advantage of the listerine smart rinse for kids which is not pictured. I printed off a $1 off coupon which is linked at moneysavingmom.com.

The Egg coloring kit, foil, snickers marathon bars ($.37 each) and the bunny were all extras.

I spent my $44 ECB's and received $39 back.

I was actually happy with this deal.

Happy CVS shopping!

Publix DEals

These our the deals that I felt should be highlighted this week. The Birds Eye Steam fresh Veg. were again50% off. So for two bags they were $1.69 and I had a coupon from last weeks paper for $1.00 off 2. I got two bags for $.69.
Also the dry beans were on sale for $.89 each. I thought that was good considering the amount it makes, and for just one can of beans it is almost that price. Also the Brownies were BOGO $2.49. Not the greatest deal I have ever had but a good deal considering I have to bake these for Easter. The Granola bars were BOGO and I had a coupon $1/2. Total =$1.79/2
The best deal was the rice.
It was BOGO for $1.79 and I had two coupons from a recent Newspaper for $.75 each bag. Total =$.29/2

Enjoy the deals! they end on Wednesday. :)

Price check

Just a reminder that when you are in Publix watch the items as they are scanning. I had cabbage and it was $.25 a pd. it scanned for $.49 a pd. and by me speaking up about it, I got it free. I really don't understand it exactly but if Publix rings up something for the wrong price it is free! Woo Hoo! I don't mind. I have not really been shopping to much this week. I did do another run to CVS and got garnier products free after a $1 coupon and the ECB's they gave back. I also got free dove chocolate eggs because of the deal they had. 2/$6 and then I had a BOGO free coupon and also had a $1 off coupon for two bags.
I have really not shopped too much for food. So nothing really to post. Probably a post to come in the next couple of days. We do have to eat. :)
Enjoy your day!

CVS

Most of the deals I completed on Saturday night were monthly deals so I just thought I would share a picture. I do not have much time but check out the monthly deals. The Russel Stover chocolate I got for $.29 for two bags. I had a BOGO free coupon and then also there is a monthly deal for $3 ECB deal going on when you buy 2 bags. You can do this deal five times. Also the crest mouthwash was $3.49 get $3.49 ECB back. I also actually found a venus razor! I got this free after $6ECB and a $4 coupon that I had. I need laundry soap, so after going to a couple of CVS's I was able to work some deals. THe toothbrush's are also a monthly deal. After ECB's and spending $5 I was able to buy all that is pictured above. Enjoy!

Toilet Paper

Scott toilet paper is on sale again at Albertson for $1. We obtained some coupons from Publix for $.55 off. Not as good as free but pretty good for $.45.
Also, it is a sad day in our house I believe that Winn Dixie near us is not printing out the $10 off $50 coupons so that means we have to work extra hard to keep accomplishing the deals. Oh well, I thank the Lord that he has blessed us this long with each week saving $10 since October.
Have a wonderful day!

Enchilada recipe

For your enjoyment I thought I would post my enchilada recipe.
I have added this recipe to a keeper in our house, and I am sure you might too. :)

Ingrediants-
3tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp paprika
1-1/2 cups milk
1 can enchilada sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese
1 can sliced ripe olives, drained -we omit these for the hubby
3/4 pd. ground beef
1 md. onion, chopped - we use green onions
1 can pinto beans - we used homemade version
1 can chopped green chilies
1/8 tsp pepper
1 lg tomato
9 white or yellow corn tortillas

In 1-qt. microwave bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 tsp salt, paprika, milk and enchilada sauce until smooth. Microwave uncovered on high for 2 minutes: stir. Cook 4-5 min. longer or until thickened, stirring every min. Stir in cheese and olives; set aside.
Cook Beef and onion. stir in the bean dip, chilies, pepper and remaining salt. Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture and 1 tbsp of diced tomato down the center of each tortilla; roll tightly.
Place enchiladas seam side down in a ungreased microwave safe dish. top with sauce. Microwave for 5 min. Stir sauce on top of enchiladas and cook 5 more min. I hope you enjoy this dish!
It is from a quick cooking magazine a few years back and has been a keeper in our home for a while.

Walgreens Deals

Walgreens has other deals but these were the one's I took advantage of. The reach is on sale for $.99 after coupon in the Walgreens ad and I also had $.75 off coupons making them each $.25 each.

Also there is a deal where you buy 2 pks of these soaps-Olay/2pk, Zest3 pk. , Safeguard/4pk. , or Ivory/4pck for 2/$4 receive $4 Register Rewards for your next purchase. So I bought 2 pks. of Zest and used 2/$1 off coupon and paid $3.21 total and received $RR.

So I got paid to buy these. Woo Hoo!

I know there are other deals but I just thought I would post these.

Beans :)

Ok. I am going to make a confession. I have never attempted to try to fix beans from the dried bean bag. I always felt like they intimidated me. But today I conquered that fear thanks to the coaching of my Grandmother and suceeded! Woo Hoo! Lets just say that you just read the directions and it will make plenty more than what you could buy from a can. I needed refried beans for tonights dinner of enchiladas and decided to see if I could do this project. It is very easy and I added some onion, garlic, some salt, chili powder, and canola/olive oil.
I just thought I would share and hope that this might help some of you try it out!
Have a great day!

CVS Deals

Colgate Total toothpaste was $2.99 receive $2.99 ECB's. If you have any coupons you can save more. I had $1 off coupons from Health & Wellness brochure from Publix that had these coupons in it. Therefore I got Tide free! I also was able to use the $5 off $15 coupon that was posted about on Moneysavingmom how to retrieve this. I was then able to get free milk. Also the Cadbury eggs $.99 a bag. There is a coupon for $1.50 off 3 bags.
I used a $15 ECB and recieved $14.95 ECB's back. I paid $1.38 out of my pocket and had to buy the gum because the cashier said I needed to buy something for $.10 more.

Hope you enjoy the chocolate
There are also some good deals for razors, but I was unable to find them in the store I went to. I will probably try another store and post later.
Goodnight! :)

Candles

I love these candles and you can print out two coupons from this site and purchase them for $1 each at Target-http://www.gladeflamelesscandle.com/coupon/2008-02-OLA/?hs225=banners&hs227=hptout

Enjoy! Hurry the deal ends today!