Monthly Archives: January 2008

Jan 3

Midwest Dillons Deals

I found just a few Dillons deals this week on sale from 1/2/08-1/8/08! Make sure and bring along your Plus card and your coupons too.

  • Dillons One Gallon Milk $2.99 (price with Plus Card)
  • Bounty Select-A-Size 8 roll Paper Towels $7.00 (price with Plus Card)
  • Glaceau Vitamin Water 10 for $10.00 (price with Plus Card)
  • Luvs Mega Pack Diapers $9.99 (price with Plus Card)

I hope to get to Dillons to stock up on the diapers. I can never have too many of those around here 😉 Happy Shopping and Saving too 🙂

Jan 2

December 2007 Coupon Savings

December was a great month for shopping with coupons, but I also went a bit over on my grocery budget 🙁 Oh well, I’ll plan better for those last minute gifts, and giant food feasts next year, lesson learned. I did save a bunch with coupons  for all of the Christmas goodies, and in December I saved a total of $70.48  🙂

That brings my Total 2007 Savings (Feb-Dec no record of Jan) up to $421.87 🙂 Not too bad. Last year was the first year that I really focused on shopping and saving with coupons, and this year I plan to save even more.  I would like to turn those savings into a Holiday Account to use for next year’s Christmas presents or for those end of the year  expenses. Here’s hoping to save more in 2008 🙂

Are you shopping  and saving with coupons in the new year too? What are you planning to do with your savings?

Jan 2

The Dude with the Tude

Yesterday was just one of those days with my toddler, he was grumpy all day, and was in time-out a few times too. He even had to stay home from the store with Daddy, due to his bad attitude. I don’t know what has changed the usually happy-go-lucky kiddo into the Dude with the Bad Attitude.

It looks like today is going to be the same. He is moping around, and pouting, I hope that this is just a phase, and he’ll be back to cheerful soon 🙂

Jan 1

The First To Do List of 2008 :)

Today is going to be one busy day. There is lots to be done, and lots to clean too. Here is the plan for today:

  • Wash all the dishes in the kitchen
  • Clean the Dining Room
  • Put away 4 Loads of Laundry
  • Grocery Shop, and Buy New Shoes for Thade. After yesterday’s muddy mess, I think it is time to pick out a new pair of shoes 😉
  • Bake Oatmeal Cookies for hubby, I was supposed to do this a few days ago

I had better start on the kitchen first, it is such a mess. I was going to try and put off going to the store until tomorrow, but we seem to be out of everything! Lots to do, better get to it.

Jan 1

January 2008 Menu

Happy New Year everybody! I can’t believe that it is 2008 already. I’m continuing my menu planning in 2008 to help me stay on track with the grocery bill. Here is my Dinner Menu Plan for January:

1/1/08: Rotini and Tomato Sauce, Meat Balls, and Garlic Bread

1/2/08: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries

1/3/08: Chicken Fajitas, Cheese and Bean Dip, Spanish Rice, and Tortilla Chips

1/4/08: Steak, Hominy, and Green Beans

1/5/08: Grilled Chicken, Green Beans, Rice & Lentils

1/6/08: Chicken Chow Mien w/ Rice Noodles

1/7/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

1/8/08:  Lasagna, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread

1/9/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice

1/10/08: Steak & Shrimp, Green Beans, and Rice

1/11/08: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

1/12/08: Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Hominy, and Biscuits

1/13/08: Pot Roast with Potatoes

1/14/08: Nico’s Vacation from the Kitchen

1/15/08: Nico’s Vacation from the Kitchen

1/16/08: Nico’s Vacation from the Kitchen

1/17/08: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

1/18/08: Steak, Hominy, and Steak Fries

1/19/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

1/20/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Stuffing

1/21/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

1/22/08: Steak, Hominy, and Green Beans

1/23/08: B-B-Q Beef Sandwiches and Fries

1/24/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Rice Noodles

1/25/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

1/26/08: Pizza Night!

1/27/08: B-B-Q Chicken, Corn, and Mashed Potatoes

1/28/08: Chili and Brownies

1/29/08: Chicken Fajitas, Cheese and Bean Dip, Spanish Rice, Tortilla Chips, Cupcakes 🙂

1/30/08: Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Hominy, and Biscuits

1/31/08: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Fries

Wow January is one long month, and I even have a birthday party to plan in there too 🙂 I hope to stay on track with the grocery budget in 2008!