Daily Dose

Philippians Chapter 3

Verse 20-21

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform out lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

Awesome CVS Trip!

Total .98 cents plus $1.61 Tax -- $2.59

My plan went perfectly!

I decided to get 4 boxes of cereal instead of 3. Good thing or my subtotal would have been negative and might have caused problems...

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I got 4 boxes cereal $2.-$1.MQ

2 Bayer Monitor - $14.99 -14.99 MQ plus get 5 ecb each

2- milk @ 1.99 each

2- X-Tra Laundry $1.50 each

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Used $10. ecb and got 10 ecb back

Total $2.59 for everything!!

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This reminds me of how CVS used to be every week...

Ya know when they had the $$/$$ coupons all the time...

ahhh those were the days!!

More Meijer Deals!

In addition to all the Great Meijer deals here! There a couple more to report thanks to the new printable Kraft Coupons. You can print them here and here! Or my left sidebar! Use your back button to print 2 times from each site!
Kraft Dressing 16 oz is reported to be $1.58 -$1.MQ -$1.MB= FREE
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Also you can get Ritz Crackers for .50 cents / box
$2.50 sale price -$1.MQ -$1.MB= .50 cents

Cost of Meat???

In looking at our menu this week, it might seem I packed it with meat.
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It might look like I spend a lot on meat. But really I don't... meat for this menu is only around $9.00 . Normally it would be more like $6.- $7. because I would have some kind of taco meal or breakfast meal in place of the ribs, but even with the ribs it doesn't seem that expensive and hubby loves it!!
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Here are my meat costs...

Ribs -- 2# @1.59/lb.= $3.00
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Boneless Skinless Chicken -- 1# @ $1.99/lb = $2.00
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Whole Chicken -- 3# @ $1.09/lb= $3.00 (plenty left over to use in another meal plus lunch sandwiches)
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Hamburger for Spaghetti -- 1/4 - 1/3 lb. = .50 cents (could go meatless imo)
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Ham Steaks -- from last summer still in my freezer -- .50 cents
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Aprox. $9.00

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You might wonder how 1 pound of chicken feeds 6 of us. At my local butcher I can get 2 big thick pieces of boneless skinless chicken for $2. (1#). I then take my fillet knife and fillet them in half. This makes 4 good size pieces.

(Since they're not so fat it also takes the marinade much better!)

Hubby and I each have 1 and then I can still split the other 2 pieces between my 4 kids. This might change soon as their getting older but I feel a 1/4 lb. of meat is a good serving size for adults and 1/8 lb. is a good size for kids. Granted my 2yr. old eats less and my 10yr old eats a little more.

If they're still hungry they can have another potato, roll, veggies, or applesauce. If they go away from the table hungry it's definitely their fault!!
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I know I could spend less on meat and go with meatless meals (which I do sometimes), but my hubby is kind of a meat and potatoes kind of guy. So I try to work in several of those each week!
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So what's your thoughts... How much per week do you spend on meat to feed your family? Be sure to tell us how many you feed too!

Be sure to check out Coupons.com They just updated with a ton of great Kraft Coupons.

Including Ritz, Wheat Thins, Kraft cheese, Graham crackers, Triscuit, and more.

You can print them from my left sidebar to make it easier!

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Thanks Freebies4Mom!

Meal Plan Monday- Weekly Meals

Here's what we're eating this week!
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Monday -- Country Style Ribs made like this , potatoes, veggies
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Tuesday -- Chicken on grill (marinated with Lawry's Caribbean Jerk), rice and veggie stirfry
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Wednesday -- Ham Steak on bun, pasta salad, apple slices
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Thursday -- Spaghetti, cheesy bread, and lettuce salad
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Friday -- Out or leftovers
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Saturday -- Free Pizza Hut (thanks to my church Secret Sister)
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Sunday -- Whole chicken fryer in crockpot, potatoes, veggies
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No new recipes this week although I've never had this style of ribs before. We'll see how they turn out.
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If you've never tried Lawry's "Caribbean Jerk" marinade, I encourage you to try it! It's delicious on chicken. Just put your meat in a pan and dump it over. I let it set in the fridge for at least 24 hours, turn it a couple of times! We love it!
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For more Meal Plan Monday go here!

Daily Dose

Philippians Chapter 2

Verse 14

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life --in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.

Menards 5-10 -- 4 Freebies!

4 Freebies this week plus a bunch of good deals!

I'm most excited about the Free kids art tools!
This ad is good through May 17

Total Tools for Kids art -- FREE after $2.50 rebate -- limit 4

Rubbing or Polishing Compound -- FREE after $1.50 rebate -- limit 2

Handy Driver 7 pc. -- FREE after $2.00 rebate -- limit 4

Alley Cat Food -- FREE after $3.00 rebate -- limit 2

Duct Tape -- .69 cents after $2.00 rebate -- limit 2

Fuel Additives -- .99 cents after $1.00 rebate -- limit 4

Garden Tools -- $2.99 after $1.00 rebate -- limit 5

Hawaiian Punch -- .49 cents after .75 cent rebate -- limit 4

Scott's Liquid Gold -- .99 cents after $3.00 rebate -- limit 2

Polo Shirts -- $2.99 after $5.00 rebate -- limit 5

Arm & Hammer Clean Shower -- $1.50 use .75 MQ here = .75 cents each after MQ

Empire Hand Tools -- $3.99 after $2.00 rebate -- limit 3
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When you purchase the freebies, you must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction to qualify for the rebate. You can get as many freebies as you want per transaction with only one $10. additional purchase. ((**You can get a $10. Gift card if you don't need anything right now!**)) Your rebate will come in the form of a Merchandise Check. Which means you must spend it at Menards, (I just use mine for more freebies!)
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You do not need to purchase any additional $$ if you are only getting the rebated items that are not free.
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To learn all about Menards and how to send in their rebates go here!
Just leave a comment if you have a question or see another good deal...

Meijer 5-10

Meijer looks like a decent week!
Here's what I see... (my Meijer doubles MQ up to .50)
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Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs -- $1.25 -$1./2 MB - $1./2 MQ = .25 each
Kelloggs Cereal (select varieties) -- $1.80 - $1.MQ= .80 cents
Strawberries - $1.33
Bananas -- .39/lb.
Aunt Millies Bread and buns -- $1.19 -.35MQ= .49 cents
Hostess Donettes -- $2.00 -.50 MQ= $1.00
Doritos -- bogo
Capri Sun (if Sunrise included ??)-- $1.89 -$1.MQ= .89
Hunts Ketchup -- $1. -.20MQ= .60 cents
Kraft Mayo -- $2. - $1.MB -$1.MQ= FREE
Electrosol Finish -- $3. -$2.50 = .50 cents
Softsoap -- .99 - .35MQ= .29 cents
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Kraft mac & cheese -- .50 each -- buy 6 for $3. get a $2. oyno catalina 5/8-5/31 --
final price after cat. 6/$1.
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Let us know if you see another great deal!
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Lingo...
catalina -- coupon that prints out at checkout
MQ-- Manufacturers coupon
MB-- Mealbox coupon
oyno -- on your next order
bogo -- buy one get one

Enjoy Your Day!!

Happy Mother's Day

Hip-T Winner...

Thank- you to all who entered my Hip-T giveaway!

The winner is...

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Have a great evening.

Look for more giveaways starting next week!

CVS 5-10

Looks like a great week if you have the Contour coupons and if CVS has them in stock!
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Here's what I see...
Bayer Meter -- $14.99 - 14.99 MQ -- get 5ecb = overage -- limit 2
X-tra laundy -- $1.50 (Sun/Mon only) ($1.99 after)
Kelloggs Cereal -- $2.00- $1.MQ= $1.
Rice Krispie Treats/Pop tarts -- $1.66 -$1./2= $1.16
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Skippy Peanut Butter -- $3./$5. buy $10. get 3 ecb -.40/1MQ
**Deal buy 6 Skippys for $10. use 6- .40/1MQ - get 3 ecb = $4.60/6
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Bayer Quick Release Crystals -- $2. get 2ecb = FREE
Schick Quattro for women -- $8.99 -4MQ - get 4 ecb = .99 each -- limit 5
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To see the ad scans go here. For more deals go here.
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Here's my plan...
14.99 Bayer contour
14.99 Bayer Contour
1.50 X-tra Laundry
1.50 X- tra Laundry
1.99 Milk
1.99 Milk
2.00 Kelloggs cereal
2.00 Kelloggs cereal
2.00 Kelloggs cereal
??May need a really cheap filler???
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42.96
-14.99 contour
-14.99 contour
-1.00 Kelloggs
-1.00 Kelloggs
-1.00 Kelloggs
-10. ecb (will get back for the contours)
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0. 00 + pay tax --- enjoy free milk, free cereal, and free laundry detergent!!!!
I will get 10. ecb back for the contours!!
YIPEE!!!

Walgreens 5-10

Here's the few deals I see at Walgreens this week...

Mars Candy bars -- .49 cents each
Colgate -- $2.99 - $1.MQ- get 2 RR = FREE
Roots of Nature Hair Care -- $6.00 -- get $6. RR = FREE
Iceland Health Omega-3 -- $8.00 -- get $8. RR= FREE
Palmolive dish liquid -- .99 cents -.25 MQ= .74 cents
Kelloggs Cereal (select varieties) -- 3/$10. -$1./1 MQ -- get 3 RR wyb 3 = 3/$4. after RR
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To see ad scans go here. To see more deals go here.