Homemade Almond Joy :O) Yummy

I found this recipe as well on www.allrecipe.com I found that if you mix the coconut batter first freeze the batter to make it hold together better then roll in the melted chocolate . I made the mix first tried to roll it it was VERY soft/gooey.

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Found this recipe on All Recipe.com for a quick cookie recipe I had all the ingredients and it went together quickly This however was my 2nd batch had to make more since the first batch was for Xmas and none were left The recipe yields 50 cookies depending on the size you make them.

Cookie Recipe

HARD AT WORK

Holiday Time

Currently been working on holiday gifts every year I make crochet kitchen tea towels for my mom. This is what my grandma use to make my mom every year. However years ago she passed away so I took up a crochet class just to learn to make this gift for my mom every year at Christmas time.

I am currently using this example pattern & instructions from Crochet Spot as the pattern book I purchased I have misplaced.

I also recently found another crochet pattern & instructions from another place & I have been working this concept out I had to change a few things but will post one of mine soon..but here is a link Cocoa Cream Craft Closet

I loved this idea and it was simple enough I could do it however I found that the ring got limp/stretches out too easy so with the assistance of a bracelet I was able to crochet around it and make this project really quick.

From Walmart I purchased 20 metal adult bangle bracelets that I got for $6.00= 30 cents a piece is not bad I don't think...

Menu for 24 Days

1. Burgers
2. BBQ Chicken & Grilled Cheese
3. Jiffy Jambalaya & Tuna Noodle
4. Cranberry Pork & Chicken Thighs
5. Spaghetti & Sausage
6. Pizza
7. Lasagna
8. Pork Meat & Tuna Noodle
9. Meatloaf w/ Stuffing
10. BBQ Shredded Chicken
11. Enchiladas Shredded Chicken
12. Rice Chicken Broccoli
13. Taco Soup with Shredded Chicken
14. Sloppy Joes
15. Burgers X 3
    
16. Ground Turkey X 5
    

The ground turkey can be made into any creative meal we decide later this month. Some days show 2 food items because I don't eat beef or pork and my family does.

Food Budget Deals

Got paid & hit the locals stores yes I said stores I have found around here hitting more then 1 get better deals on discounted items.

At Fry's this morning I got the following deals Saved $34.69

3 packages of 3 lbs each of ground Turkey for $2.79 each regularly $5.89 saved $9.30
4 packages of 4 burgers for $1.49 each regularly $5.89 saved $23.59
2 gallons of milk clearance for $1.29 each right now milk is $ 2.19 a gallon

Fry's also had a few good deals on their weekly ad...For a $1.00

• Brown sugar 16 oz
• Flour 4lb bag
• Chocolate Chips bags
  
• Sour Cream 8 oz
  

Save Some $$ with Coupons

Printable Coupon Linkies

Coupon Bug_ No software to download just click what you want & print

Coupon Cabin No software to download just click what you want & print

Freebie Blogger This site gives you information & links to other places

Red Plum Click and Print

I have used coupons on and off but I only use coupons on products we use I don't purchase things we wouldn't use. I take the extra money saved and put aside for extra things like Milk/ Bread/ Soda

Weekly Menu for 17 days

1. Layered Chicken Enchiladas w/ Rice & Beans
2. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
3. Jiffy Jambalaya w/Tuna Noodle
4. Cranberry Pork Pieces
   
5. Spaghetti w/ Turkey Sweet Italian Sausage
6. Homemade Pizza
   
7. Tacos w/ Rice & Beans
8. Lasagna
   
9. Beef & Chicken Rice Bowls
10. Pork Tenderloin & Leftovers for me
11. Turkey Days ( Being Cooked at Grandma's House) Making Dessert
    
12. Burgers & Mac & Cheese
    
13. BBQ Chicken Sandwich
14. Grilled Cheese w/ Soup
15. Meatloaf w/ Smashed Herb Potatoes
16. Meatloaf w/ Stuffing
17. Leftover Turkey Day Stuff
    

With this menu I can pick and choose when to have each meal which works best for my family some days I feel like making a big meal sometimes just something quick & simple.

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

I recently tried to make this recipe and followed it to the T
only change was I used a regular muffin Tin Tray with Liners.
However the Cakes had no flavor & were very SOFT textured
even after 2 day of refrigerating. I will be trying this again
along with maybe a different recipe but this one is the one I used..

Mini Pumpkin Cheese Cake Link

Weekly Menu

Sun- Leftovers BBQ Chicken & Spaghetti
Mon-Tuna Noodle Casserole & Leftover Spaghetti
Tue- Cranberry Pork Cubes & Spiced Pork Chops & Tuna Noodle
Wed-Baked Chicken & Mac & Cheese
Thu-Leftovers
Fri-Fix it yourself
Sat-Meatloaf and Smashed Herb Pototoes

Life Update

My car has been fixed I picked up yesterday.
I have decided that I need to clean my car out since having a rental I realize how bad my car really was until I got the rental and I only need 1 box to keep all my must have items in the car for both daily use at work and personal life.
Plus 1 extra item my trusty air compressor pump that comes in very handy
I have saved alot of people including myself time changing a tire by just pumping it up enough to get it to a repair shop quickly.

Over the last week I have been feeling under the weather & going to bed early trying to fight getting sick must be something going around. By 4-5 in the afternoon I am ready for bed so we have been eating early or doing quick meals since I have no desire to cook..

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos from AR

Price $ 5.00 to make this meal since I had spice on hand

$1 - sweet potato
$1 - tortillas
$2- Shredded Cheese
$1 -can beans

I cut the recipe in 1/2 as it was only for me and I just wanted to make sure I liked it first before making a whole 12 servings and throwing it out..
I used 1 can of black beans only due to what I had in the house trying to make sure not to spend Extra $$ . To make 8 taco size mini burritos it cost me $1.00 for the sweet potato w/ about 8 more the same size if I had more Tortillas so I will freeze the mix for a later meal for me :O)

Verdict on the Recipe: LOVED IT!!!! Will be making this again soon

Here is the link to the site Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Weekly Menu

Sun- Jiffy Jambalaya & Tuna Noodle Casserole
Mon- Leftovers
Tue- Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Wed-Leftovers
Thu- Fix it yourself ( I was sick)
Fri-Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches & Tots
Sat-Spaghetti w/chicken & peppers with bread sticks

Weekly Menu

Sun-BBQ Chicken Sandwiches w/ Mac & Cheese
Mon-Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole
Tue- Skillet Enchiladas & Mexican Rice
Wed- Leftovers from above
Thu-Fix it yourself
Fri- Burgers & Mac & Cheese
Sat-Meat Loaf and Herb Baked Potatoes

I have not been feeling much for cooking as of late my work schedule changed and well I just get tired.. Will try better next week I have Grand plans LOL...

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