Menu for the month of March

I have the menu almost done just need to figure out what to make w/ 6 packages of chicken breasts..:O)

Mar 1 Mon-Panko Chicken Strips & Little Smokies & Beans
Mar 2 Tue- Chicken Taco's Mexican Rice & Chili Sauce Beans
Mar 3 Wed-Leftovers
Mar 4 Thu- Quick French Bread Pizza
Mar 5 Fri-Panko Chicken Strips w/ Garlic Roasted Broccoli and Mac & Cheese
Mar 6 Sat- Dinner from a Box ( See above)
Mar 7 Sun- Leftovers
Mar 8 Mon- Fix it yourself
Mar 9 Tue- Roasted Broccoli w/ garlic and Stir Fried Orange Chik
Mar 10 Wed- Meatloaf w/ Tater Tots/Bread sticks
Mar 11 Thur- Leftovers
Mar 12 Fri-T-burgers
Mar 13 Sat-Chicken Enchiladas Mexican Rice and Chili Sauce Beans
Mar 14 Sun-Leftovers
Mar 15 Mon-Quick Pizza
Mar 16 Tue-Panko Chicken Pieces w/ Stuffing
Mar 17 Wed-Quick Pizza
Mar 18 Thur-Cheesy Broccoli Chicken
Mar 19 Fri-Tacos w/ Refried Beans & Mexican Rice
Mar 20 Sat-Fix it yourself
Mar 21 Sun- Meatball subs w/ Mac & Cheese
Mar 22 Mon-T- Burgers Baked Potatoes & Leftovers
Mar 23 Tue- Fix it yourself ( Sick)
Mar 24 Wed-BBQ Chicken Sandwiches w/ Baked Potato & Broccoli
Mar 25 Thu-Chicken Enchiladas/Cheesy Broccoli Rice/Beans
Mar 26 Fri-Leftovers
Mar 27 Sat-Fix it yourself ( family was sick)
Mar 28 Sun- I have No Idea
Mar 29 Mon-Grilled Cheese & Chicken Soup
Mar 30 Tue- Clean the Refrig Night
Mar 31 Wed-MeatLoaf & Baked Potatoes

Crochet Soap Saver

I have a current issue in my house little bits and pieces of soap so I goggled a pattern for a soap saver crocheted w/ very little yarn. Quick Soap Holder Pattern .
while I was searching for the pattern I came across this link for a You Tube Tutorial which showed how to actually. Which was great since I had yesterday downloaded this same pattern & tried to create it Laugh out Loud what a mess I was making.Boy was that funny I must not read patterns correctly so Tutorials are great for me :O)

So now I am addicted to make this I have made 2 since yesterday and getting ready to make a few more as gifts.

Quick Dinner

I have been getting tired of leftovers and meals I had searched for a few ideas about Mexican casseroles so I took the recipe ideas and created this tasty quick Mexican Casserole w/ the following ingredients I had on hand and quickly layered in in a 9 X 13 disposable pan and cooked for 45 mins on 350*F

• Leftover precooked ground chicken I reheated this w/ salsa for flavor
• Opened 2 cans of beans ( Spicy Refried beans and Mexican Chili Sauce Beans)
• Green Onions
• 4 small tortillas

Crocheting

I attempted to teach myself a few years ago how to make crocheted T-Towels for my mother as my grandma use to make them for her all the time. However I just couldn't figure it out.So I decided to take a class just to make that one item the lady only charged me $5.00 to teach me which was priceless. I have since made dozens. However I wanted to expand to make other things.

I have been making crocheted T-Towels and Simple Dishcloth's now I want to learn more yes it is addictive :O) hobby and for $2.28 I can get a ball of yarn that can make several small items.

I recently have been checking out Tutorial to better understand different stitches I have found that a visual for me is so much better plus Tutorial can be replayed. I also recently during this time found step by step instruction on how to make different items I have been attempting to figure out the patterns & stitches too. I can't want to get started on more items soo :O) Wish me luck.

Wonderhowto.com
You Tube Site
How Cast

Refund Tracker

I have decided the tracking my deals etc on my shopping will be nice to know I have found tracking my food budget has helped me see where I spend too much at or how I do it.

Grocery Outlet- First time shopping here $ 40.47 they saved me ($38.00)

• 6 sets for $ 3.99 of Kitchen Towels for Crocheting as gifts regular price $5.00
• 3 Jack Daniel BBQ Sauce large bottle never tried the brand before $1.99
• Back Yard BBQ Sauce .99 cents
• Can of Turkey Chili for .99 cents
• 2 High QT greeting cards $1.99 each but worth it for style
• Oyster Crackers .79
• PB Crackers for Daughters Lunches $1.49

99 Cent Store love this place and use it a lot. Spent $50.82

• 8 balls of yard
• 3 jars of Heinz Sausage gravy
• 2 bottle of soda was very thirsty after shopping
• 5 (32oz) cans of Salsa
• 2 bottles of Stain Remover ( cheap but works GREAT)
• 2 boxes of Crunch and Munch
• Ban-aids Never can find one when you needed it in this house :O)
• Texas Toast
• Baby items for a Baby Shower
• Deodorant
• 3 cans of Chili Beans
• 4 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 4 cans ( 32 oz) black beans w/ onions great deal
• Measuring spoons
  

Walgreens $ 19.11

• Pipe Tobacco ( YUCK) $11.99
• 2 bottle for Body Spray $4.99 for one/ Get 1 free :O)
• Deodorant
  

Walmart $95.00

• Baby Brush $1.50 (for Daughter)
• Pins for St. Patricks Day $3.00 each x 3 (for Daughter)
• Braclets for St. Patricks Day $3.00 each (for Daughter)
• Book $5.97 (for Daughter)
• Socks $5.00 (for Daughter)
• Bras $10.00 for a 3 pack bought 2 (for Daughter)
• Picture Frame $12.00 (for Daughter)
• Laundry Soap $2.48
• Mason Line $2.94
• Socks $7.00
• Tank Top for PJ $5.00
• Shorts for PJ $6.00
• Fem Products $ 2.76 & $2.94

Fry's $ 9.53

• 2 value packs for chicken $ 3.91 got 1 free scanner was not working right and they fave us one for free for not scanning
• Dipping Sauce 2.79
• Cookies $1.79
• Donuts $1.79
  
• Found a $1.00 off Coupon purchase in the store :O)
  

Farmers Market $2.00 for broccoli

Walmart $16.37

• 4 cans of pork & beans for $ .48 each
• 1 can chili beans $ .78 each
• 2 cans of Tomatoes w/ green chilies $.78 each
  
• 1 bottle of Sweet Baby Ray $3.32 each
• 4 jars of Ragu Cheddar Cheese Sauce $1.57 each
• 2 bottles of Parkey Butter Spray $1.18 each
  

Fry's 56.60

• 7 value packs of chicken breast Clearance total $28.48 reg price $ 6.99 each
  
• 3 containers of Kern Juice Clearance priced at $1.29 each reg price $3.49 each
• 2 (32 oz) containers of Vanilla Yogurt
• 6 boxes of Pie Crust ( Flat for Cookies) $1.37 each reg price $ 2.12 each or more
• 2 Athens Fillo Dough Appetizer Shells $.89 each reg price $ 3.45 each or more
• 1 box of baking soda $ .79
• 1 Bag of Rolls Clearance Price 1.29 reg price $2.49
• 1 gallon milk on sale for $1.88
  

Goodwill Thrift Store $9.38

• 7 Used Books for Daughter
  

Savers Thrift Store $ 4.83

• 4 Used Books got 1 free total 5 books

Goodwill Thrift Store $11.94

• 6 used books & magazines
  

99 Cent Store $32.66

• 3 packages of Diaper wipes
• 1 word search book
• 2 packages of college rule paper
• Honey Mustard Dressing
• 1 package of Tea Cookies
• 2 Soap pump bottles
• 2 pack of soap
• 1 bottle of conditioner
• 2 applesauce
• 2 pudding
• 2 bags of chips
• 2 T-Shirts
• 2 sets of plastic silverware
• Shower Gell

Valentines Day Dinner $25.73

Walmart $ 2.22

• Lighter Fluid
• Flints

Walmart $ 8.43

• Hand Mixer
• Candy

Panda Express $6.30

99 Cent Store $31.00

• 31 ball of yarn for crafts at $1.00 each
  

Walmart $27.65

• 4 balls of yarn for crafts $1.47 each (Gift)
• 3 storage square containers for ( Flour/Sugar/Etc)
• 3 other random items
  

Next Weekend Trip

Walmart $5.00

• 2 cup tumblers
• 2 chicken strips
  

Fry's $ 18.31

• 2 cans of manwich sauce
• 1 oatmeal cakes
• 4 boxes of Mac & Cheese
• Ground Turkey 3 lbs
  
• 4 string cheese

Fry's $ 7.74

• 2 cans of tomato sauce
• Shoe inserts
• Sliced Cheese
• Gallon Milk
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Donuts

Fry's 23.20

• 3 cans of Spaghetti Sauce
• 4 lbs of ground turkey Italian meat
• 1 packages of cube steak
• 4 packages of little Smokie sausages
• Cinnamon Roll
• Lasagna Noodles

Food City 14.26

• 20 lbs of Rice
• 2 can of nacho cheese sauce
• Dozen tortillas

Fresh & Easy $ 8.47

• 2 enchiladas sauces
• Jar of pepperoncini
• dozen tortillas small
• Canned Beans
• 2 angel food cakes

99 Cent Stores $ 17.62

• Flour Tortillas
• 2 pairs of flip flops
• 2 bags of green onions
• 8 boxes of snack oatmeal bars
• 3 hair ties

99 Cent Store $15.13

• 2 package of diaper wipes
• 4 packages of muffin cup liners
• 2 storage bags
• 2 granola bars
• 1 alfalfa sprouts
• 3 loaves of bread
• 1 4 pack of soda

Dollar Tree $ 6.50

• 3 packages of razors
• Go Gone
• 2 Cookie Cooling Racks
• 2 Lasagna Pans

Walgreens $3.27

• Sock Monkey for the Kitty

Safeway $22.68 ( $20 was cash back)

• Reeses Candy Bar for Fiance $.44
  
• Gallon of Milk $2.19

Family Dollar Store $ 12.89

• 2 56oz containers of Dawn Dish Soap for $3.00 each
• 2 Glad Ziploc Bags $2.00 each
• Cheesy Salsa In a jar $2.00

Fry's $20.21

• 2 loaves of white bread .79 each sale
  
• 1 gallon milk $ 2.08
  
• Hamburger Buns .88 each
• Glazed Donuts $1.99 clearance
  
• 2 Tyson Dinners regular $5.99 clearance for $2.09 w/ coupon got for $1.34 each
• 1 package Chicken Tender $4.13 clearance regular $7.99
• 1 package of Ground Hamburger $1.49 clearance regular $2.99
• 2 package of Turkey Burgers $1.79 clearance regular $5.99
• Curly BBQ Pork in container $4.99 regular price clearance $1.49 w/ $1.00 off coupon got for 49 cents

Fry's $17.56

• Pickles $1.69
• 3 lunch-able sandwiches on clearance .79 each for daughter lunch
• 3 bags of cereal $3.19 each
• Hot Dogs $.49 on clearance
• Head of Lettuce $1.29
• Head of Broccoli $1.84

Fry's $19.88 got cash back $60.00 total $79.88

• 21 cans of veggies on sale 2 for $1.00 regular price per can 99 cents
• Salsa $1.00 sale price regular price $2.99
  
• Guacamole $1.00 sale regular price $2.99
• 2 Pork Chops $1.49 on clearance
• Soft Tacos Shells $1.00 sale regular price $2.69
• Kraft Ranch Dressing Free... regular price$2.49 found coupon in cart for free
  
• Tooth Pick Holder $1.00

Walmart $4.93

• Vitamins for Kitty $3.00
• Mints $1.64

Pet's Mart $13.36

• Bag of Cat Food on sale $9.49
• 3 cans of cat food $.95 each

Fry's $16.18

• 2 gallons milk $2.08
  
• 6 packages of ground turkey meat on clearance $1.79 each regular price $5.99
  

Subway $ 5.42
Barro's Pizza $5.00 & Little Ceasar Pizza $5.00




$40.00 for YARD SALES/ this weekend
$43.23 for shopping
$26.00 for Gas in Car

Currently Total
$282.46
206.46
_______
= $488.92
+ $183.04
________
$ 671.96

New Recipe

I made this quick soup twice now and just remembered to snap a picture this time as the end I added some extra veggie I had in a can in the Pantry. Enchilada Chicken Chili Soup from the Crockpot Lady website.

Waffle Storage

I really need a better way to store homemade waffles in plus keep them fresh in the freezer w/ out getting squished and this was the answer for only $4.00 I think it will hold at least 20 +

February Shopping Budget

This upcoming month I will have extra $$ from my tax refund so I will be stocking up on bulk. However I will not be going crazy on my budget I have learned in the last 3 months WE CAN MAKE IT ON LESS THEN $400 a Month. Planning to purchase items like the following:

• Dish Soap/Laundry Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/Foil/Storage Bags

February Food Spending/ Budget Tracker

$5.00 at the Dollar Store for ( Syrup/Lettuce/2-10 lb bags of Potatoes/2 dip Mixes)

$ 2.80 at Fry's (Milk and BBQ Sauce)

$12.86 at Fry's (Pasta Sauce/Lettuce/ Shampoo/ Conditionar/Mil)

$ 4.87 at Fresh & Easy ( Baking Powder X 2/ Baking Cocoa / 18 ct eggs

$5.00 for 3 Dozen Bread Sticks

$10.00 at Costco ( $4.00 for a Gallon of Pancake Syrup and $ 5.99 for Peanut Butter)

$5.00 for Chocolate Covered Cheese Cake at the Glendale AZ Chocolate Festival

$10.10 Yard Sales ( Mason Jars $4.00 /Books $4.00/Bag2.00 and Soup Pot 10 Cents Great Deal nothing fancy)

$9.79 Food City ( Tortillas $1.79/ Tortilla Chips $1.39 X 2 / Avocado .50 X 4/ Refried Beans .69/Bread $1.39 and Buns .97)

Fry's $10.70 (5.99 Bag Chicken Tender Loins/ Gallon Milk $2.19 /Hygiene Product $2.19)

Fry's 6.65 ( Individual Salsa Cups $1.00 X 2/ Chicken Breast $3.97)

Walmart $4.00 Bread Keeper to place homemade Waffles in

Dollar Store $8.66 storage containers/Sandwich Bags

Target $21.00 Shoes for Kid

$5.00 for Pizza Lunch w/ Daughter

Total $116.43

Muffin Recipe

I needed a quick no fuss taste great plain muffin that I could add different ingredients when I wanted to spruce it up I could. This recipe is it and then some I LOVE it ... so here is a link to the recipe site I got it at.......hillbilly house wife's website

Menu for Feb 1 to Feb 28

Feb 1 Mon- Leftover Swedish Meat Ball w/ noodle
Feb 2 Tue-Bake Potato Bar w/ Sausage and Salad
Feb 3 Wed-Leftover Bake Potato Bar w/ Sausage and Salad
Feb 4 Thu-Taco Meat w/ Mexican Rice w/ Plain Muffins Recipe Above
Feb 5 Fri- Spaghetti w/ Sweet Turkey Sausage
Feb 6 Sat- Grandma is talking us to dinner :O) Chinese
Feb 7 Sun- Orange Chicken w/ Rice or a Salad
Feb 8 Mon- Burgers
Feb 9 Tue-Fix it yourself
Feb 10 Wed- Meatloaf w/ Baked Potatoes & Plain Muffins
Feb 11 Thu- Leftovers
Feb 12 Fri-Rice & Chicken
Feb 13 Sat- Valentines Dinner
Feb 14 Sun- Broccoli Chicken Casserole w/ Garlic Bread
Feb 15 Mon- Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Feb 16 Tue- Leftover Sloppy Joe
Feb 17 Wed- Ground Chicken Enchiladas w/ Mexican Rice & Beans
Feb 18 Thu- Burgers w/ Leftover w/ Mexican Rice & Beans
Feb 19 Fri- Ground Chicken Enchiladas w/ Mexican Rice & Beans (Again?)
Feb 20 Sat- Leftover
Feb 21 Sun- Lasagna w/bread sticks
Feb 22 Mon- Leftovers
Feb 23 Tue- Orange Chicken w/ Rice
Feb 24 Wed- Cheesey Broccoli Ground Chicken w/ potato casserole
Feb 25 Thu- Mexican Layered Casserole w/ Mexican Rice & Beans
Feb 26 Fri- Leftovers
Feb 27 Sat- Burger & something on the side
Feb 28 Sun- Baked Spiced Chicken Strip/Cheese Broccoli Potatoes & Beef Brisket for Fiance'