Tater Tot Casserole

My simple spin on the Duggar's Tater tot Casserole
1 lb ground Beef
1 can Cream of Chicken
1/2 - 1 can milk
1/2 - 1lb frozen tatertots
grated cheddar cheesebrown and drain 1lb ground beef

add in 1 can cream of chicken

add in 1 can milk - stir

pour into 9 x 13 in baking dish - spread out

top with frozen tater tots to liking bake in 350 oven 30- 35min

top with grated cheddar cheese

I like to eat mine with sour cream on the top!

ENJOY!

Kroger & Walmart

Kroger 2 transactions 1 list
country time lemonade 4 @ $1 used 2 $1.50/2 = $1.00
Koolaid tubs 4 @ $1 used 2 $1/2 = $2.00
Koolaid packs 20 @ 6/$1 used 2 $0.50/10 doubled = $1.34
Yakisoba 6 @ $1 used $0.35 tripled = $Free
Dial soap 6 @ $1 used $0.35 tripled = $free
Weber seasoning 6 @ $1 used $0.35 tripled = $Free
4.34 + $0.33tax = $4.67 used $4.25 GC and $0.42 OOP
Walmart
Tabasco sauce 5 @ .98 used $1 Qs = -$0.10
Charcoal 18 lbs PM @ $5.99 (Not Pictured)
Ast Chops $6.41 used $6Q WYB coal&KC masterpiece = $0.41
KC masterpiece 3 @ $1.42 used free WYB coal Qs = $Free (was told only use 1 $6 Q but then they forgot to remove the extra 2 sauces because I was going to use 3, I didn't notice until now)
Febreeze notice 4 @ $5 used $4Q = $4
Mac cheese dinner delux 2 @ $1/50 used 2 $1Qs = $1
Clorox Clean up (cause the off brand doesn't cut it)$2.53 used $0.75Q = $1.78
Lipton drink (I am preggo and was way thirsty) $1.38
Lighter fluid $2.50
Purina Bacon treats 3 @ $2.24 used 2 $3 Qs = $0.72
Tuna fancy packs 2 @ $1.48 used $1 Qs = $0.96
GV tuna 2 @$0.67 = $1.34
5lb potato $2.37
Bar M franks 4 @ $.82 used 2 $1/2 = $1.28
3 pks cheese (munester, baby swiss, parmesean) 3 @ $1.78 = $5.34
Cool whip 2 @ $1 used $1/2 = $1.00
Chicken Breast $5.00
Tatertots $1.32
Huggies sm 16ct wipes 7 @ $.97 used $1 Qs = -$0.21
McCormick ground mustard $1.72 used $0.75Q = $0.97
J & J lotion 4 @ $0.97 used 2 $2Qs = -$0.12
OM weiners 2 @ $0.77 used $1/2 = $0.54
-$0.30 overage from Nena's Razors!
total OOP should have been $37.17 (with no tax) but I see she scanned my purina $3 Q 1 too many times so actual OOP is $34.17 + tax = $35.40 OOP

Monday Menu Madness... MMM!

Monday Menu Madness

Monday
Lunch - turkey sandwiches
Snack - cookie
Dinner - Open
Tuesday
Lunch - CEC
Snack - cheese crackers
Dinner - Tuna Sandwiches
Wednesday
Lunch - PB &J
Snack - applesauce
Dinner - tater tot casserole
Thursday
Lunch - Grilled cheese tomato soup
Snack - fruit snack
Dinner - ground turkey HB helper
Friday
Lunch - Chef Boyardee
Snack - animal crackers
Dinner - pasta w/ alfredo sauce
Saturday
Lunch - PB J
Snack - PB crackers

Dinner - Beans and Rice

rebates hurray

forgot to add I received these last week!

$7.00 from caregivers marketplace

$15.93 from Unilever free Ham or Turkey rebate

CVS - again

I had to hit up CVS again after having a Rx transfered, so I could use the $25 free gift card coupon that was expiring. They had some more clearance items out, I missed out on ALOT, another couponer was there, and had raided all the batteries right before I got there grr! I did get some good stuff though. Veronica got a mini ironing board that she had been wanting forever, reg $5.99 clearance for $0.59! Valerie got a Hannah Montanah watch reg $9.99 for $1.00! Arizona Tea for $0.13, Battereis for $0.58, Dog toys for $0.50 & $0.30, Chia cat grass $1.80, Jello for $0.10 Cottonelle was sale priced for $5.49 ( I didnt bring coupon with me cause I decided to blow my way expired ECBs on this stuff, in addition to $4 ECB that wasnt expired, but needed, and then another expired $3.49 ECB towards the CVS brand TP which was $3.49. Can't forget the SOBE was free after coupons and sale, BOGO sale w/ BOGO coupons, x2 $0 OOP... $0.44 on Gift card

Wags

Wags
Colgate $2.49 used $1 Q = $1.49
Reach TB 2 @$2.50 used B1G1 ($2.50) =$2.50
Trident 10 @$1.29 used 10 $0.75 (-$7.50) & in ad Q (-$6.23) = -$0.83
3.16 + $0.14tax = $3.30 OOP
RR got back $3 from Reach, $1.50 from Colgate
paid out $3.30 got back $4.50

CVS

C1 T1

Snickers bar $0.67
Revlon polish $3.99 used $1Q = $2.99
Colgate $2.99 used $1Q = $1.99
Playtex $3.99 used $1 Q = $2.99
Bandaids 2 @$2.99 used 2 $1 Qs = $3.98
Breeze 2 $19.99 used up to $30Q = $Free
used $5/$30 CRT, $4.99 & $2.00 ECB $0.63 on gift card

ECBs got back $4 for band aids ($2 ea) $2 for Colgate, $3 for playtex, $3 for Revlon

paid out $7.62 got back $12!!
C1 T2
Arizona Tea 15 @ 4/$0.50 = $1.88
Snickers $0.67
used $2 ECB = $0.55 OOP
C2 T1
Revlon polish $3.99 used $1Q = $2.99
Colgate $2.99 used $1Q = $1.99
Playtex $3.99 used $1 Q & $1CRT = $1.99
Bandaids 2 @$2.99 used 2 $1 Qs = $3.98
Breeze 2 $19.99 used up to $30Q = $Free
used $5/$30 CRT, $5 ECB = $0.95 on gift card
ECBs got back $4 for band aids ($2 ea) $2 for Colgate, $3 for playtex, $3 for Revlon
paid out 5.95 got back $12 !!
C3 T1
Revlon polish $3.99 used $1Q = $2.99
Colgate $2.99 used $1Q = $1.99
Playtex $3.99 used $1 Q = $2.99
Bandaids 2 @$2.99 used 2 $1 Qs = $3.98
Paid with ECB $5, $5 $1.06 on gift card & $0.89 OOP
ECBs got back $4 for band aids ($2 ea) $2 for Colgate, $3 for playtex, $3 for Revlon
paid out $12.95 got back $12! (cost $0.95 in tax)

total OOP $1.44

Walgreens

made a quick Wags stop

reynolds wrap 6@ $0.89 used 6 $1 Qs = -$0.66
1 to 2 AC adaptor clearance $2.29
"green" spot light 2 clearance @ $2.59 ea
used $4RR and $2.81 OOP

Walmart

I had a rather large walmart trip today. I didn't get everything I wanted but mostly I did.

I spent $$ on the glade and lysol items to sell in our quarterly garage sale, I paid $1 $1.99 OOP for them and will turn around and sell them for $4, a $3 PROFIT, If needed I can use them in trades, as gifts in a basket etc. My OOP was high but I am keeping in mind that I am coupoing my way to Disney World at the end of the summer and spending $1 to get $3 is not a bad idea. Plus I don't do it ALL the time, I still kept a few Qs to work into CVS or Wags deals if I run across any. I did do 4 transactions to keep the CSM from having to come over from how many Qs I had, but I am just going to do one list.
Walmart (listing the Free/ Overage items first, going cheap to most expensive)

Schick Razors 9 @ $1.97 used 9 $2Qs = -$0.27
Johnson lotion 8 @ $0.97 used 4 $2Qs = -$0.24
Tabasco sauces green/red 7 @ $0.98 used 7 $1Qs = -$0.14
Hefty bags 7ct 3 @ $0.97 used 3 $1Qs = -$0.09
Kotex $1 used $1Q = $Free
Bar-s Hotdogs 2 @ $0.82 used $1/2 = $0.64
Capri Sun Sunrise 2 @$1.78 used 2 $1 Qs= $1.56 ($0.78ea)
Breyers I cream 3 @$2.25 used 3 $1qs = $3.75 ($1.25ea)
Glade Lasting impressions 7 @$5 used 7 $4Qs = $7.00 ($1.00ea)
Glade Sense Spray 2 @ $5 used 2 $4 Qs = $2.00 ($1.00ea)
Oscar Meyer 1lb lunchmeat pks 4 @ $3 used 2 $1Qs = $10.00 ($2.50ea)
Lysol Neutra air (price match)4 @ $5.99 used 4 $ Qs = $7.96 ($1.99ea)
Blue Bunny Sedona $4.38 (sending off for full rebate)
1 gal Milk (WIC)
2 Doz Eggs (WIC)
36oz Kix (WIC)
4 cans Grape Juice (WIC)
3 lbs Cheese (WIC)
total $32.17 + tax = $37.74 OOP $33.36 after rebate

calculated totals before coupons before coupons and rebate at $133.55, after coupons and rebate total $32.17.. with tax $33.36 ... savings $101.38 = about 76% ( WIC not included)

Father's Day gift

I am usualy at a total loss at what to do for fathers day. I came up with half of the gift for DH "from the girls" last night. I collect points from Coke produts and Pampers. I used to to be able to collect quite a few pamper points, but we don't buy Pampers diapers anymore, i did however have some points from papers wipes I got on deal awhile back when I first started couponing.

I used my Pampers points to get a free 11x14 collage picture from shutterfly.com, which is where I have all my pics hurray. I put together a few pics of the girls, and one with Paul, oh you can just see it here. I plan to get a frame. I also plan to maybe do a handprint stepping stone or something like that. Paul never reads this so I am not worried he will see what I am getting him. Sad but true... lol

HEB

We finally found some ideal sweetner 50ct pks and used our coupons to get them all FREE (10)

Wags

so I did a late night Wags trip when I saw I could potentially get some cheap pull ups.

I also brought along the $1 itch spray Qs just in case, which I found only 3 of the pullups and 9 of the itch sprays.

Walgreens
PullUps 3 @$3.19 used $2Qs = $3.57
anti itch spray 7 @ $1.59 used $1 Qs = $4.13
$7.70 + 0.29tax = $7.99 OOP
got back $4 RR from itch sprays (would have used GC but forgot to choose that as rebate method BLAH!)

Bzz Agent Campaign, Kroger deals

Bzz Agent campaign OFF - check back for review on these items
Kroger
Purina Kitten Chow 8 @ $2.09 used Free item Q = $Free
Yakisoba 3 @ $1 used $0.35 tripled = $Free
Hunts Ketchup 3 @ $1 used $0.20 Qs = $1.20
Kingsford Charcoal $5.99
Webber grill seasonings 3 @ $1 used $0.50 doubled = $Free
Cool Whip 2 @ $1 used $1/2 = $1
Bananas $0.49lb = $1.69
KC masterpiece $1.59 used Free item WYB kingsford = $Free
1lb Value sugar = $1.69
used $10.68 on RX savings + tax $0.49
$1.38 OOP

Randalls, Target sm

had a small Target trip yesterday, I got 2 Quaker bites $1 used $1 Q =$Free 2 hershey bliss $0.99 used $1 Q =$0.02 overage, and 1 pringles small can $0.69 used $.50 Q = $0.19

total OOP $0.17

Randalls

Kraft dressing 6 @ $1.33 4 @ $1.34 = $13.34 used 10 $1.50Qs = -$1.66
Breyers $3 used $1q = $2.00
Bread $2
OM weiners 2 @ 1.99ea used Store coupon sale 2 for $1.98 also used mfg $1/2 = $0.98
neg tax -$0.25 ,= $3.07 OOP

Meatloaf !!

So I tried a newish recipe for Meatloaf tonight.

I changed it a little, to this

Meat loaf
1 cup Ritz Crackers
1/3 Cup Milk
1 tsp Salt
1 egg
1 tsp Parsley flakes
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp minced onion
1 lb Ground beef (lean)
Crush crackers to fine crumbs. Place in large mixing bowl. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well; let stand a few minutes. Add meat and mix lightly but well. Scoop into balls ( I used ice cream scoop) and place in Cup cake pan. Mix topping, below, and spread on top. Topping
5 tbsp brown sugar
1/3 Cup ketchup
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine and mix thoroughly and spread over meat loaf.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 min.

Monday Menu Madness.... MMM!!

Monday
Lunch - Pizza leftovers
Snack - cookie
Dinner - meatloaf
Tuesday
Lunch - Incred Pizza
Snack - cheese crackers
Dinner - open
Wednesday
Lunch - PB &J
Snack - applesauce
Dinner - breakfast for dinner
Thursday
Lunch - Chick fil a
Snack - fruit snack
Dinner - chicken w/ broccoli rice
Friday
Lunch - Chef Boyardee
Snack - animal crackers
Dinner - min turkey burgers
Saturday
Lunch - PB J
Snack - PB crackers
Dinner - tuna sandwiches

Biscuit Pizzas - cheap and easy

Thanks Nena for this recipe idea!
I took dinner biscuits, the kind you buy from a can , rolled them out to mini pizza size. I then took some spaghetti sauce (Bertolli from Randalls) and spread it on 3, I then took some BBQ sauce (Honey flavor) and spread it on the remaining 2. I put put Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese on both, putting more cheddar on the BBQ ones, and more Mozzarella on the regular ones.

I topped the BBQ ones with some diced left over boiled chicken from Chicken Puff recipe, and topped the reg ones with peperoni, baked in 350 oven for 11 min. They turned out so yummy!!

I think next time I will used grilled chicken for a more BBQish taste on the chicken.

CVS sunday shoping

CVS
T1
Chef Boyardee 4 @ $1.25 used $1/4 = $4
Snack Pack 3 @ $1.25 used $1/3 = $2.75
Dry Idea deo 2 @ $2.50 used 2 $2 Qs = $1
Orville popcorn $2.50 used $1 Q = $1.50
$9.25 paid w/ $9ECB and $0.25 GC got back $2 for 2 deo and $5 for buying $10 (1st 3 items listed) cost/loss $2.25, $0 OOP
T2
Chef Boyardee 8 @ $1.25 used 2 $1/4 = $8
St Ives 6 @ $1.49 used $1.50 Qs 1 adj = $Free
Bayer Meter $19.99 used free Q = $Free
48 used $5/$30CRT & $3 ECB, got back $5 ECB for Chef Boyardee
total +$2 MM!!
total for CVS Sunday cost/loss $0.25!!

CVS Wags Sunday deals - pre shop

CVS deals that are good this week-
Chef Boyardee 4/$5
buy $10 worth get $5 ECB back
buy 8 @ $10 used 2 $1/4Qs =$8.00 get $5ECB back = $0.38/can
I "built" another scenario including this ECB deal useing Qs from May "All You" mag
buy 4 can Chef Boyardee =$5.00
buy 3 Snack Packs = $3.75
buy 1 Orville popcorn = $2.50
$11.75 total used $1 Orville, $1/3 snack pack, $1/4 Chef boyardee = $8.25 get back $5 ECB = $3.25 total, or $0.40 ea item.

Lysol Neutra-air $5.99 used $4 Mfg Q = $1.99ea

Dry Idea deo 2/$5 get $2ECB on 2 = 2/$3 used 2 $2 IP Qs = -$1.00mm!

Walgreens

Skintimate
TOTAL: $0.24
SALE: $1.99
MQ: $0.75 off, 4/26 SS (we got this value in Houston area)
RR: $1 Register Reward when you buy one. pg 13.
MATH: $1.99 - $0.75 coupon- $1RR = 0.24

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner (I love to use bowl cleaner every now and again instead of the pre soaped throw away brushes)
TOTAL: .65 each ........$1.29/2
SALE: $2.79 b1g1
MQ: .75/1 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Any - 04-26-09 SS ex. 6-21-2009
MATH: 2 lysol toilet bowl cleaners = $2.79- .75(2)=$1.29/2 or .65 each

Right Guard Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Professional Strength; Dry Idea Critical Complete (HelenPooh)
TOTAL: -0.01
SALE: 5.99
MQ: $1.00 Right Guard, Dry Idea, or Soft & Dri product, any 4/19/09 SS
RR: Get $5 RR when you buy Right Guard Profession or Dry Idea Critical Complete at $5.99
MATH: $5.99 (sale price) - $1.00 Manu Q = $4.99 get $5 RR = -$0.01

Glade air freshener
TOTAL: .18/3
SALE: 1.79
MQ: B1G1 & $1/2
AD Q: .99 ea.
MATH: 1.79*3=5.37 - 1.79 (b1g1) -1.00=2.58 - 2.40 in ad q = 0.18/3

Another Target trip today..

not as much as the first, but still ok.
Target
Mac & cheese crackers $1.02 used $1 Tq = $0.02
Granola bites $1 used $1 Tq = $Free
KraftMayo 4 @ $1.99 used 2 $1/2 and 2 $1 Qs = $1.96
Tricuit& wheat thins $2.04ea used $1 M qs and $1/2 Tq = $1.08
( I just noticed the T Q for the crackers is for $1 off 2, not $1 off 1, oops from the last trans)
Ritz $2.99 used $1 M q and $1 T Q = $0.99
(the cuter "spring print" Ritz are $0.10 less but couldnt find them)
$4.05 OOP

Target shopping trip - Saturday

Target
Enfamil NS $5.49 used $4 check = $1.49
Smart food $3.33 used $1 mfg $1 Tar Q = $1.33
100 cal pk 2@ $2.04 used 1 -$1 m $1 T Q = $1.08
Quaker 10 @ $1 used $1 T Q = $Free
Kelloggs Cereal 2@ $1.99 used $1 Q = $1.98
Oscar Meyer 2 @2.54 used $1 T $1M = $3.08
Ritz $2.89 used $1 T $1 M = $0.89
Triscuit $2.04 used $1 M $1 T =$0.04
wheat thins $2.04 used $1M $1 T = $0.04
Easy Mac 4 @ $0.77 used $1/2 x2 M = $1.08
Lipton 3 @ $1.09 used $0.75 = $1.02
Kraft BBQ sauce 3 @ $0.99 used $1 Q = -$0.03
$12.00 total padi $0.27 GC and $11.73 OOP

Kroger, Target

Target
100cal snacks $2.29ea used 2 $1 Target qs and 1 $1/2 mfgQs = $1.58 OOP
Kroger
Breyers sale 2/$5 used $0.75 Q = $1.75
Hunts ketchup 3 $1ea used $0.20Q tripled = $1.20
Kitten food 3 @ $2.09 used Free q = $Free
Milk & buttermilk used WIC
$2.95 used RX balance $0 OOP