A look in the fridge

This is quite empty. See that tub of butter... It is the second one. I bought one in December and finally finished it. My husband ran out for a few items and bought another! We will see how long it lasts this time. On the bottom shelf you see quite a bit of SOBE. I am working on weening my self off of Diet Soda (my vice) and this is an alternative I like and I am pretty confident with the ingredients.

lunch 2.22.10 - Back from vacation

Not so healthy but I will chalk it up to the first day back from vacation. I need to get back in the grove. In the thermos is some meatballs and corn for my son to put on the roll and there is a simply fruit 'roll up'. I promise to do better tomorrow.

For me.... leftover Olive Garden minestrone soup!! I love it! This with a glass of white wine was my last supper out for vacation. Back to the grindstone tomorrow.

Can't wait... Groceries

I dont have the exact numbers but I can't wait to blog about the fact that I saved at least $14.00 in coupons this week AND there was only one product I used a coupon for that I wasn't planning on buying anyway. I LOVE THAT!

UPDATE

February week one = Tops = 31.73
Walmart = 74.75 (higher bc I bought items for superbowl and mardi gras)
TOTAL = 106.48 ($1.98 in coupons)



February week two = is fuzzy because of our mid-winter break, we ate out alot and pick items up here and there. My husband pick things up too so I don't have all of the receipts. Here is what I have.
Tops = 17.83
Walmart = 12.00
TOTAL = 29.83


OK, time to get back on track... School start again on Monday!

February week three = Wegmans = 90.71
Target = 25.60
TOTAL = 116.31
(Here's the best part - $17.25 in COUPONS and all but one for an item I would not buy anyway)

Brown Cow recipe

Just two ingredients.... When your kids come in from playing in the snow or just need a warm-up this makes the perfect warm treat without the caffeine and sugar in hot chocolate. My little one LOVES it. This is a recipe that my next door neighbor made for us when I was growing up.
Just warm up the amount of milk you would like to use and sprinkle in some cinnamon. No measuring, just sprinkle. It is tough when the kids start drinking sugary hot chocolate to then try to use this as a substitute, but give it a try and let me know what your kids think.

School lunch review

Doesn't this look terrible. This was my son's lunch, yes lunch, on Friday. We are off all week for mid-winter break so no lunches for a few more days. I haven't had a chance to have him rate this lunch but I will later today (the boys are at the movies with dad). In my opinion it is ridiculous.

I got flowers

I got flowers today from my 'boys'. It made me smile. I lost a little wallet I have that had a few gift cards in it and it made for a stressful day. I am trying to put it all into perspective and remind myself that it is just money and totally replaceable. But as many of you know, when you are pinching pennies to make a difference in the budget... it stinks to lose money...

Anyway, flowers from my valentines was a good way to remind me what is important in life. I love them (as I sit here and listen to them all play Rock Band :) I am smiling.

Happy Valentines Day to all!

lunch 2.10.10

Still a bit behind. My son had pierogies today again. This time I packed carrot sticks and dip which went better than the cold cooked broccoli and corn (although he did eat some of it). Then a Wegmans mixed fruit in juice cup.
I have very unhealthy lunch. PB and J with chips and oreos. Holiday Lunch :) - In the bag is a bit healthier with an apple and yogurt (organic Wegman's brand) and granola (organic Barenaked)
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