Couponing Trip: Week 3

Well this will be my last shopping trip for a few weeks while I get adjusted to having 5 kids. But I did get some super deals this week.

 So the total before coupons would have been 55.35 and I paid 25.27 for a total savings of 54% not as good as last week but still better than full price.

2-2 liters of Soda
1 Bag of Tostitos
2 things of Softsoap Body Wash
Pantene Shampoo and Condition
1 toothbrush-FREE
10 pkgs of Certo
4 things of Deodrant
4 Lunchables
2 Ajax Cleaners
1 thing of Pure Silk Shave Cream
1-18pk of Hair Ties FREE
6 candy bars
1 Redbox Rental FREE

Meal Plan Monday

Monday-Fried Chicken, Potato Salad
Tuesday-HOSPITAL
Wednesday-HOSPITAL
Thursday-Chef Salad
Friday-Sweet n Sour Chicken, Rice
Saturday-Hamburgers and Fries
Sunday-Shish Kebabs, Corn on the Cob

Amish Friendship Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Here is what we had this morning for breakfast.

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
2 cups flour
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Extra flour to knead

Cinnamon mixture:

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup crushed nuts (optional)

Frosting:

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the dough ingredients: starter, flour and milk. Set aside at room temperature for 10-12 hours, or overnight.
2. Stir then add the remaining dough ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Knead until dough is no longer sticky. (I found I had to add at least an extra cup of flour.)
4. Roll dough into a rectangular shape 1/2-inch in thickness.
5. In a small bowl, combine together the ingredients for the cinnamon mixture.
6. Lightly brush softened butter over the surface of the dough and sprinkle on the cinnamon mixture.
7. Roll up dough and pinch to seal the seam. Cut into 1-inch slices.
8. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet and let rest for 30 minutes.
9. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 30-35 minutes.
10. In a medium-sized bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
11. ENJOY!

Once a Month Cooking

My husband and I just finished Once a Month cooking, I wanted to get at least a month of meals in the freezer before the baby comes in 2 days so all I have to do is pull them out of the freezer and have a good dinner to feed my family. It took my husband and I about 3 hours to complete and I'm exhausted but its well worth it. Here is the list of things that we prepared:

Chef Salad
Burgers
Sweet n Sour Chicken
Shish Kebabs
Pigs in a Blanket
Chili
Grilled Ham Slices
Enchiladas
BBQ Sandwiches
Sausage and Rice
Meatloaf
Marinated Steak
Hot Dogs
Sicilian Meat Roll
Lasagna
Oven BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Biscuits
Chicken Broccoli
Meatballs
Baked Beans and Hamburger
Sandwiches
Spaghetti
Chicken Tetrazzini
French Dip Sandwiches
Lemon Chicken
Fish Sticks
Mexican Stroganoff

Now when I pull these out all I have to do is make some rice or some other side to go with the main entree. I feel so relieved we got that done.

Beef Stroganoff

 Ingredients

• 4-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef 
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove and keep warm.
• In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Carefully return beef mixture to the pan. Add the sour cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Drain noodles; serve with beef mixture.

ENJOY!

Couponing for Games

So I went to Walmart today to get a few things for the kids lunches and of course use some coupons.
My kids and I love games so I had 3 coupons for buy a Ratuki game and get another hasbro game for FREE (5.99 or less).

I got 3 Ratuki Card Games-which I plan on giving 2 of them away for birthday presents and I got a Life Adventure card game, a Sorry Revenge game and a Yahtzee card game. So the girls and I are set for a while on new games and I have two games to put in birthday bags. So it ended up being only $3.49 each which is great for hours of fun with my girls.

Meal Plan Monday 5/16

Monday-Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
Tuesday-Tacos
Wednesday-Tator Tot Casserole
Thursday- Chef Salad
Friday-Enchiladas, Rice, Refried Beans
Saturday-DINNER OUT
Sunday-Baked Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans