Breakfast
Homemade yogurt x2- Mmmmm
Strawberry Smoothies with Peanut Butter toast
Baked Oatmeal x2
Oatmeal with brown sugar
Pancakes
Lunch
Sandwich- turkey, ham, grilled cheese, tuna or PB&J
Popcorn
Apple, banana or orange
Dinner
Bean & rice tacos with corn
BBQ Chicken shredded on bun with fruit
Bean & salsa pasta with peas
Pancakes
Ramen with grilled cheese
Spaghetti with corn
Leftovers
Snacks
Apple slices with PB
Bananas
Oranges
Popcorn
Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
So many apples, oh my.....
My family has spent the last 2 weeks trading icky and sick germs- so not fun. I wanted to tell you about our apple picking adventure but didn't have the time or strength so to do since we were all sick. Praise God, we are better now and feeling great:)
On Saturday, October 8th, we told the boys we were making a surprise trip. They were excited and kept asking over and over, where we were going. We stayed strong and told them they would see when we got there. It took us about an hour and a half to get to Carter Mountain Orchard and then it took 30 minutes just to get up the long, steep driveway. But it was so worth it.
The view was magnificent.
We had packed our lunch and did not see picnic tables so we ate in the van. The boys still didn't have any clue what we were doing. After we ate, we got a couple of plastic bags so that the boys would have their own bags if they wanted. Even though, daddy and I carried the larger heavier tote bags we brought with us.
This orchard is so huge and amazing. They have about 10 different varieties of apples to pick. I had no clue there we so many different kinds. The orchard said that we could sample the apples while we were picking them. They asked that we not be wasteful. The boys ate 1 apple of every kind and found that they enjoyed almost all of them.
We all had a blast picking apples and the boys had fun climbing in the trees. We were also told that we had to get some apple cider donuts. There was a crazy long line but the wait was so worth it. The apple cider donuts were divine and melted in your mouth- Mmmmmmm.
It was a long fun filled day and it was even educational for the boys:) We went to pay and realized that we definately had way too much fun picking apples as we had accidentally picked 27 pounds of apples- oh my.
My brain starting thinking of all the things I could do with all these apples- applesauce, apple butter, apple crisp, etc.
It wasn't until I got home that we realized we had no clue what apple was what kind. Some are not good for making applesauce. Well, no fear- the boys have been eating apples every chance they get. We went from a massive pile of apples to just fitting in the crisper in the refridgerator. We gave a couple to my dad and some to the young ladies at the gym.
If you are ever in the Charlottesville, VA area, I highly recommend you visit Carter Mountain Orchard- you will not be disappointed:)
On Saturday, October 8th, we told the boys we were making a surprise trip. They were excited and kept asking over and over, where we were going. We stayed strong and told them they would see when we got there. It took us about an hour and a half to get to Carter Mountain Orchard and then it took 30 minutes just to get up the long, steep driveway. But it was so worth it.
The view was magnificent.
We had packed our lunch and did not see picnic tables so we ate in the van. The boys still didn't have any clue what we were doing. After we ate, we got a couple of plastic bags so that the boys would have their own bags if they wanted. Even though, daddy and I carried the larger heavier tote bags we brought with us.
This orchard is so huge and amazing. They have about 10 different varieties of apples to pick. I had no clue there we so many different kinds. The orchard said that we could sample the apples while we were picking them. They asked that we not be wasteful. The boys ate 1 apple of every kind and found that they enjoyed almost all of them.
We all had a blast picking apples and the boys had fun climbing in the trees. We were also told that we had to get some apple cider donuts. There was a crazy long line but the wait was so worth it. The apple cider donuts were divine and melted in your mouth- Mmmmmmm.
It was a long fun filled day and it was even educational for the boys:) We went to pay and realized that we definately had way too much fun picking apples as we had accidentally picked 27 pounds of apples- oh my.
My brain starting thinking of all the things I could do with all these apples- applesauce, apple butter, apple crisp, etc.
It wasn't until I got home that we realized we had no clue what apple was what kind. Some are not good for making applesauce. Well, no fear- the boys have been eating apples every chance they get. We went from a massive pile of apples to just fitting in the crisper in the refridgerator. We gave a couple to my dad and some to the young ladies at the gym.
If you are ever in the Charlottesville, VA area, I highly recommend you visit Carter Mountain Orchard- you will not be disappointed:)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
My Shopping Day- 10/17/2011
I am so happy that I am feeling so much better:) I am still a little congested but not as bad as I was feeling.
Here is my shopping trip from Monday: Pictures coming soon
Martins
$6.38- 2 boxes Chocolate Cheerios
$3.39- Reese's Puffs cereal
$3.09- Brownie Crunch cereal
$2.00- 5 lb bag potatoes
$2.92- 4 loaves markdown bread at $0.73 each
$17.78
-1.00/3 GM cereal
-4.00 GM cereal promotion when you buy 4 boxes GM cereals
$13.05- Total after tax plus I got a catalina for a free gallon of milk
Walmart
$12.00- Boneless skinless chicken
$1.98- Frozen corn
$0.98- Frozen green beans
$2.56- 2 frozen OJ
$1.57- Bananas
$2.80- 10 cups Ramen
$1.28- Coffee filters
$2.88- 2 coffee creamers
$1.25- Egg noodles
$0.94- Spaghetti sauce
$2.42- Cocoa powder
$1.00- Whole Wheat spaghetti
$1.32- Tissues
$33.87- Total after tax
Kroger
$10.76- 4 gallons skim milk
$1.00- M&M's fun size for little Michael for being so good:)
$12.46- Total after tax
Dollar Tree
$1.00- Popcorn
$1.00- Pretzels
$2.05 Total after tax
These totals have been updated on my October Monthly spending post, where I keep track of what I spend for the entire month:)
Here is my shopping trip from Monday: Pictures coming soon
Martins
$6.38- 2 boxes Chocolate Cheerios
$3.39- Reese's Puffs cereal
$3.09- Brownie Crunch cereal
$2.00- 5 lb bag potatoes
$2.92- 4 loaves markdown bread at $0.73 each
$17.78
-1.00/3 GM cereal
-4.00 GM cereal promotion when you buy 4 boxes GM cereals
$13.05- Total after tax plus I got a catalina for a free gallon of milk
Walmart
$12.00- Boneless skinless chicken
$1.98- Frozen corn
$0.98- Frozen green beans
$2.56- 2 frozen OJ
$1.57- Bananas
$2.80- 10 cups Ramen
$1.28- Coffee filters
$2.88- 2 coffee creamers
$1.25- Egg noodles
$0.94- Spaghetti sauce
$2.42- Cocoa powder
$1.00- Whole Wheat spaghetti
$1.32- Tissues
$33.87- Total after tax
Kroger
$10.76- 4 gallons skim milk
$1.00- M&M's fun size for little Michael for being so good:)
$12.46- Total after tax
Dollar Tree
$1.00- Popcorn
$1.00- Pretzels
$2.05 Total after tax
These totals have been updated on my October Monthly spending post, where I keep track of what I spend for the entire month:)
Menu Plan for the week of 10/17/2011
Breakfast
Cereal x 3
Giant Breakfast cookies
Scones
Baked Oatmeal x 2
Lunch
Boys lunches for school:
sandwich, apple, sliced cucumbers or carrots and popcorn
Lunch for baby & I:
sandwich, popcorn & banana or apple
Dinner
Spaghetti with corn
Baked Italian chicken, baked potatoes and green beans
Stuffed Shells with peas and homemade bread
Tuna slop with peas
Homemade hashbrowns, eggs and sausage
Ramen with grilled cheese
Snacks
Apple slices with peanut butter
Popcorn
Bananas
Cucumber slices with ranch dressing
Cereal x 3
Giant Breakfast cookies
Scones
Baked Oatmeal x 2
Lunch
Boys lunches for school:
sandwich, apple, sliced cucumbers or carrots and popcorn
Lunch for baby & I:
sandwich, popcorn & banana or apple
Dinner
Spaghetti with corn
Baked Italian chicken, baked potatoes and green beans
Stuffed Shells with peas and homemade bread
Tuna slop with peas
Homemade hashbrowns, eggs and sausage
Ramen with grilled cheese
Snacks
Apple slices with peanut butter
Popcorn
Bananas
Cucumber slices with ranch dressing
Thursday, October 13, 2011
My Shopping Day :)
I am so happy that my kids are no longer sick- YEA!!!! Unfortunately, they for what ever reason felt the need to share their germs with me. I am happy that I seem to have a much less strain of what they had- but none the less- it still is no fun. I have been taking Vitamin C drops and drinking alot of water. I am starting to feel better. I need to get better as we are heading we are heading down to NC tomorrow for my sister-in-laws wedding. I would love to enjoy the wedding and reception without feeling like a truck has run over me:)
Here is our shopping trip from 10/10/2011:
Walmart
$2.72- 2 frozen Welchs juice
$0.98- frozen peas
$1.98- frozen corn
$4.00- 2 bags shredded cheese
$2.44- 2 pkgs tortillas
$3.76- 4 cans spaghetti sauce
$1.50- Bananas
$3.68- Cat food
$1.24- 2 cans tuna fish
$2.00- 2 boxes whole wheat spaghetti
$2.97- cat litter
$1.00- box small shell pasta
$1.97- dish liquid
$5.97- Diapers
$37.48 Total with tax
Walgreens
$5.00- 2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios
$1.19- Kelloggs Corn Pops markdown
$3.99- Walgreens 5 blade razor
$0.87- Starburst markdown
$11.05
-1.00- Honey Nut Cheerios IVC in store cpn
-2.00 RR
-7.00 RR
$1.43- Total with tax and got $3 RR back :)
Martins
$0.73- Markdown bread- not pictured- it was used to make the boys lunches for the week
$1.09- loaf of bread
$1.87 Total with tax
Kroger
$2.99- Kroger White Whole Wheat flour
$2.69- Gallon skim milk
$5.82- Total with tax
Dollar Tree
$2.00- 2 pks bath tissue
$2.00- 2 boxed trash bags
$2.00- 2 pkgs Scooby Doo snacks
$2.00- 2 boxes popcorn
$1.00- Tissues
$0.50- card
$9.88 with tax
These totals have been updated on my October Monthly spending post, where I keep track of what I spend for the entire month:)
Here is our shopping trip from 10/10/2011:
Walmart
$2.72- 2 frozen Welchs juice
$0.98- frozen peas
$1.98- frozen corn
$4.00- 2 bags shredded cheese
$2.44- 2 pkgs tortillas
$3.76- 4 cans spaghetti sauce
$1.50- Bananas
$3.68- Cat food
$1.24- 2 cans tuna fish
$2.00- 2 boxes whole wheat spaghetti
$2.97- cat litter
$1.00- box small shell pasta
$1.97- dish liquid
$5.97- Diapers
$37.48 Total with tax
Walgreens
$1.19- Kelloggs Corn Pops markdown
$3.99- Walgreens 5 blade razor
$0.87- Starburst markdown
$11.05
-1.00- Honey Nut Cheerios IVC in store cpn
-2.00 RR
-7.00 RR
$1.43- Total with tax and got $3 RR back :)
Martins
$1.09- loaf of bread
$1.87 Total with tax
Kroger
$2.69- Gallon skim milk
$5.82- Total with tax
Dollar Tree
$2.00- 2 pks bath tissue
$2.00- 2 boxed trash bags
$2.00- 2 pkgs Scooby Doo snacks
$2.00- 2 boxes popcorn
$1.00- Tissues
$0.50- card
$9.88 with tax
These totals have been updated on my October Monthly spending post, where I keep track of what I spend for the entire month:)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Menu Plan for the week of 10/10/2011
This is going to be a short week as we are leaving on Friday and driving down to North Carolina to watch one of my beautiful sister in laws get married:)
Breakfast
Strawberry Smoothies made from Homemade Yogurt- Yummy:)
Homemade Yogurt, PB Toast and apple slices
Homemade Granola cereal
Baked Oatmeal
Pancakes & Apple slices
Lunch
Boys lunches for school:
sandwich, apple, sliced cucumbers or carrots and popcorn
Lunch for baby & I:
sandwich, popcorn & banana or apple
On Friday, we will be having a picnic lunch on the way down to NC
Dinner
Bean & rice tacos with corn
Goulash & green beans
Bean, salsa, cheese pasta with peas
Pancakes or leftovers
Snacks
Popcorn
Apples
Cucumber slices
PB crackers
Breakfast
Strawberry Smoothies made from Homemade Yogurt- Yummy:)
Homemade Yogurt, PB Toast and apple slices
Homemade Granola cereal
Baked Oatmeal
Pancakes & Apple slices
Lunch
Boys lunches for school:
sandwich, apple, sliced cucumbers or carrots and popcorn
Lunch for baby & I:
sandwich, popcorn & banana or apple
On Friday, we will be having a picnic lunch on the way down to NC
Dinner
Bean & rice tacos with corn
Goulash & green beans
Bean, salsa, cheese pasta with peas
Pancakes or leftovers
Snacks
Popcorn
Apples
Cucumber slices
PB crackers
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monthly Spending for October
Here is where I will keep a list of our spending for the month of October. Lets see if I can do any better than last month's spending- even though I didn't do too terribly bad in September :) Remember our monthly budget is $400 for everything including animal food for our family of 6 and 2 pets, not too mention our 2 bird feeders outside. Lets see how much under budget I can get for this month.
10/03/2011
$16.86- Kroger
$9.33- Dollar tree
$1.76- Martins
$62.97- Walmart
10/10/2011
$37.48- Walmart
$9.88- Dollar Tree
$5.82- Kroger
$1.87- Martins
$1.43- Walgreens
10/17/2011
$13.05- Martins
$12.46- Kroger
$33.87- Kroger
$2.05- Dollar Tree
10/24/2011
$30- Walmart
$5.23- Martins
$13.39- Kroger
$6.23- Dollar Tree
$2.72- Walgreens
$11.10- CVS
$277.50- Running Total
10/03/2011
$16.86- Kroger
$9.33- Dollar tree
$1.76- Martins
$62.97- Walmart
10/10/2011
$37.48- Walmart
$9.88- Dollar Tree
$5.82- Kroger
$1.87- Martins
$1.43- Walgreens
10/17/2011
$13.05- Martins
$12.46- Kroger
$33.87- Kroger
$2.05- Dollar Tree
10/24/2011
$30- Walmart
$5.23- Martins
$13.39- Kroger
$6.23- Dollar Tree
$2.72- Walgreens
$11.10- CVS
$277.50- Running Total
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