tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54381713344399955602024-03-13T23:08:37.759-07:00Mom 2 Price Boys and moreHere to gleen and share information on frugality with other bloggersmom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-53905544802305545522013-10-26T14:12:00.000-07:002013-10-28T16:38:42.432-07:00Hello again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi again all, It's not like I have any time for blogging since I have gone back to finish up at least one of my started degrees lol but alas I need to get back into better meal planning not only to finish up this semester but the holiday season as well!! This page is a work in progress so please bare with this bear while I re-learn some lost planning skills as well as the few blogger ones I had once possessed.</div>
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So lets start with what's on the table tonight.....<a href="http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1692435/Recipes">Spaghetti soup</a> and rolls easy, cheap, and in my crock as we speak. </div>
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This week should go something like this to finish out our months groceries</div>
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Sun :: beef broccoli stir fry over rice</div>
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Mon:: hot dogs and beans (dads cook night)</div>
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Tue::<a href="http://angelaharris.hubpages.com/hub/Easy-Meatloaf-Recipe-With-Oatmeal"> meatloaf</a> and mashed pots with canned veg</div>
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Wed:: meatless spaghetti, canned peas, herb garlic crescents</div>
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Thu:: <a href="http://www.reynoldskitchens.com/easy-recipes/recipe-items/pork-goulash/">pork goulash</a> in crock - new recipe</div>
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Fri:: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/passover-brisket-i-thin">beef tri tip</a> again with mashed and corn</div>
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Sat::Shopping so probably $5 pizzas</div>
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Obviously, we are beef and meat heavy because that is what is available in my pantry/freezer and my next shopping trip is next Saturday.</div>
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I may list this with <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2013/10/menu-plan-monday-oct-2813.html">http://orgjunkie.com/2013/10/menu-plan-monday-oct-2813.html</a>but we'll see if I get to it as Mondays are my busiest days!! </div>
mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-78257248451744034632012-02-10T01:19:00.000-08:002012-02-10T19:13:24.085-08:00Hi all were back online again WOOHOO!!!Hey people were finally back online at home so I can start documenting my menus again - for the least LOL -- plus my youngest is at it again doing online homeschooling as well I am considering some adult education - Anybody ever use Penn Foster??<br />OK well this week, my menu is going to run from Monday 2/13 through Sunday 2/19 I will most likely be linking it with organizing Junkie on Monday<br /><br />Saturday:: Potato ham casserole - need recipe<br />Sunday:: Grilled cheese and cream of chicken soup<br />Monday:: Chicken and gravy over mashed, pears<br />Tuesday:: Beef and Broccoli over rice, mandarins<br />Wednesday:: Taquitos, mango slices<br />Thursday:: Stew and garlic bread<br />Friday:: Shrimp egg rolls, fruit salad<br />Saturday:: Hamburger gravy over steak fries, green salad<br />Sunday:: Chicken, mac and cheese, pineapple<br /><br />Thanks for reading me hehehe. Hey Im having trouble getting a clip art to uploas - is this anything new here?? Again, thanks.....Juliemom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-65882523186913589452011-05-05T15:23:00.001-07:002011-05-05T15:24:15.835-07:00Hi, If you read this suprise your still here LOL. I do not have a computer at home so I am never here Hope that changes soon!! Juliemom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-80271318203105951032010-12-29T10:21:00.001-08:002010-12-29T10:21:52.917-08:00My Review of Short Straight Skirt<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?PfId=198663&DeptId=15462&ProductTypeId=1">Originally submitted at Roamans</a></p><div><img src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/07/84/9008727_100.jpg" class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p style="margin-top:0"><p>Woven cotton/spandex twill. Machine wash. Imported.</p><ul><li>Side slash and back patch pockets. </li><li>Button and zipper closure. </li><li>Back vent. </li><li>Abt. 24". </li></ul><p><span id="ctl00_GlobalBodyContentPlaceHolder_DetailsCtrl_lblDescription"><span id="ctl00_GlobalBod... </p></div><a href="http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?PfId=198663&DeptId=15462&ProductTypeId=1" style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">Short Straight Skirt</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">Love It!!</strong></p><div>By <strong>mom2priceboys</strong> from <strong>Podunk, CA</strong> on <strong><abbr title="20101229T1200-0800" class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration: none;">12/29/2010</abbr></strong></div><p><div style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images/stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -180px;" class="prStars prStarsSmall"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">5</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Fit: </strong>Feels true to size</p><p><strong>Waist: </strong>Feels true to size</p><p><strong>Length: </strong>Feels true to length</p><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Nice Fabric, Nice Color, Easy Care, Body Hugging, Figure Flattering</p><p><strong>Cons: </strong>I had to go up a size</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Wear To Work, Special Occasions, Casual Wear, Christmas</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>Casual Dresser</p><p><strong>Comfort vs Style: </strong>Comfort Driven</p><p style="margin-top:1em" class="description">I did order up a size based on reviews I am glad I did. This skirt is great I wore it with a brown sweater and my new slouch boots and tights for Christmas,Totally cute. I am job hunting this would be a great outfit for that. This skirt lools and feels superiorly made. If there were more colors I would buy more. I washed and hung dry - some wrinlkes but not too many. It is a nice basic wardrobe piece for all seasons.</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html" rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-5495546442993714442010-12-29T10:13:00.001-08:002010-12-29T10:13:52.253-08:00My Review of Double breasted skirt suit<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?PfId=210945&DeptId=9858&ProductTypeId=1">Originally submitted at Roamans</a></p><div><img src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/10/22/10081919_100.jpg" class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p style="margin-top:0"><p>Woven polyester. Machine wash. Imported.</p><ul><li>Double breasted skirt suit. </li><li>Shawl collar jacket, princess seams & mock pockets. Abt. 30'. </li><li>Back slit skirt with elastic waist; abt. 29'.</li></ul><p><strong>Plus size suits - double breasted skirt suit in size... </p></div><a href="http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?PfId=210945&DeptId=9858&ProductTypeId=1" style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">Double breasted skirt suit</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">lightweight material and runs small</strong></p><div>By <strong>mom2priceboys</strong> from <strong>Podunk, CA</strong> on <strong><abbr title="20101229T1200-0800" class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration: none;">12/29/2010</abbr></strong></div><p><div style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images/stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -108px;" class="prStars prStarsSmall"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">3</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Waist: </strong>Feels too small</p><p><strong>Sleeve Length: </strong>Feels too short</p><p><strong>Chest Size: </strong>Feels too small</p><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Versatile, Attractive Design</p><p><strong>Cons: </strong>Cheap Fabric</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Interview</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>Trendy, Stylish, Practical, Budget shopper, Comfort-oriented</p><p style="margin-top:1em" class="description">I bought for my 17 year old as she has several college interviews this spring. I have to return it because it is too small in the jacket It seems like I should have order 1 or 2 sizes bigger than usual. Material is very lightweight but that should be OK for spring/summer uses.Price was great. I also wish the jacket welt pockets were real pockets.</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html" rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-59282177966592976882010-12-21T14:55:00.001-08:002010-12-21T14:55:16.432-08:00My Review of Perfect knit tunic by All American Comfort®<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.womanwithin.com/product.aspx?PfId=168963&DeptId=9246&ProductTypeId=1">Originally submitted at WomanWithin</a></p><div><img src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/07/84/3503417_100.jpg" class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p style="margin-top:0"><p>Perfect<strong> plus size knit tunic </strong>flatters with ruching details at the V-neck...lengthens and slims with a fabulous fit.</p><ul><li>Short sleeves</li><li>Straight hem with slits</li><li>30" long</li><li>Washable cotton jersey knit, made in USA</li></ul><p><span style="fo... </p></div><a href="http://www.WomanWithin.com/product.aspx?PfId=168963&DeptId=9246&ProductTypeId=1" style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">Perfect knit tunic by All American Comfort®</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">Wardrobe classics</strong></p><div>By <strong>Mom2priceboys</strong> from <strong>Podunk, CA</strong> on <strong><abbr title="20101221T1200-0800" class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration: none;">12/21/2010</abbr></strong></div><p><div style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images/stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -180px;" class="prStars prStarsSmall"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">5</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Sizing: </strong>Feels true to size</p><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Great Color, Versatile, Figure Flattering, Quality Materials</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Going Out, Casual Wear, Work, Outdoor Activities, Travel</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>Stylish, Trendy, Comfort-oriented, Practical</p><p style="margin-top:1em" class="description">These are the choice this year for the daily driver t's. The are nice and roomy, the classic fit I would like them a bit longer but they are long enough to cover the flabby part of my abdomen and while they are new I am wearing them as a tunic over leggings tucked into boots. <br xmlns:pr="xalan://com.pufferfish.core.beans.xmlbuilders.xsl.Functions">The v is deep but I am older so my chest has traveled south enough for it to be appropriate without too much cleavage. <br>I have washed both my white and black but did hang dry them to keep them nicer longer by the summer I will put them into the dryer for a more casual wear.<br>I would like to buy more colors and would recommend to a friend however, this item is already sold out.</p><div class="prCustomerPics"><p style="margin-top:1em" class="prCaption"></p><a href="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_customers/07/84/20454931_148893_raw.jpg"><img height="75" width="83" alt="thumbnail" src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_customers/07/84/20454931_148893_thumbnail.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html" rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-22083331843969386772010-12-21T12:23:00.001-08:002010-12-21T12:23:39.400-08:00My Review of Drawstring jeans<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.womanwithin.com/product.aspx?PfId=123081&DeptId=11109&ProductTypeId=1">Originally submitted at WomanWithin</a></p><div><img src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/05/42/991530_100.jpg" class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p style="margin-top:0"><p>Drawstring jeans guarantee that you get a perfect, comfortable custom fit. We provide the finest <strong>plus size jeans, plus size denim and plus size pants </strong>for the price.</p><ul><li>Back elastic waist</li><li>Front slash pockets</li><li>Drawstring</li><li>Topstitching</li><li>Ea... </p></div><a href="http://www.WomanWithin.com/product.aspx?PfId=123081&DeptId=11109&ProductTypeId=1" style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">Drawstring jeans</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">My goal is to present an upgraded image</strong></p><div>By <strong>Mom2priceboys</strong> from <strong>Podunk, CA</strong> on <strong><abbr title="20101221T1200-0800" class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration: none;">12/21/2010</abbr></strong></div><p><div style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images/stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -144px;" class="prStars prStarsSmall"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">4</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Waist: </strong>Feels true to size</p><p><strong>Inseam: </strong>Feels true to length</p><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Flattering Fit, Comfortable, High Quality Denim, Stylish, Versatile Style</p><p><strong>Cons: </strong>Irregular Fit</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Wear to School, Casual Wear, Wear To Work</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>Eclectic, Bargain Shopper, Casual, Classic, Career, Trendy, Sexy</p><p style="margin-top:1em" class="description">I;ve been a stay at home mom who worked in my kids' school now it's time to get a "real" job so I needed to upgrade what I had economically. The jeans are a thinner cotton but comfortable. The black twill also comfortable OK for North CA winter but run a bit smaller than the jeans. I am 5'8 equal porportion usually wear size 24R but the twill I would order a 24T.I cannot wear heels with these but I don't wear heels so it's good on the inseam. Black twill needs ironing after washing and line drying the jeans do not yet they were dryer dried.<br xmlns:pr="xalan://com.pufferfish.core.beans.xmlbuilders.xsl.Functions">I will be ordering these and the shorts style again</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html" rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-50486492049837646912010-11-25T11:49:00.000-08:002010-11-25T12:06:14.794-08:00That smell<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TO7BeXJGkkI/AAAAAAAAALI/vPuxKbh5dFQ/s1600/thumbnail%2Bturkey%2Bdinner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543580918692090434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TO7BeXJGkkI/AAAAAAAAALI/vPuxKbh5dFQ/s200/thumbnail%2Bturkey%2Bdinner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Can you smell it yet? Your turkey cooking in the oven? I am starting to. I love this smell it evokes such nice, warm, family time memories. It does make me miss my Mom and Grandma because we used to spend time with my Mom's family at Thanksgiving. We would run around between my Grandmas and Aunt's houses carefree and knowing that food would be plentiful.......Julie</span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-2493479326569451102010-11-21T00:34:00.000-08:002010-11-22T09:18:32.471-08:00Turkey week menu plan<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TOjhP8gPwbI/AAAAAAAAALA/luq-sFO1hEM/s1600/Thanksgiving.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541927005535060402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TOjhP8gPwbI/AAAAAAAAALA/luq-sFO1hEM/s200/Thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>Well, we don't actually get to the turkey until the end of the week but it's all good LOL!! I can't wait for the sammy's. I even have a spare can of cranberry sauce to go inside the said sammy. YUM!!! </strong></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>My proposed menu for this week is below but I do expect some changes mainly because we are on vacation this week and also I expect a few grandkids and my boys' friends to want to spend a few weekday night since we are on vacation.</strong></span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>eggs, sausage, pots, F&Y smoothie</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Clara's, fruit salad<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>shrimp stir fry over rice</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Turkey - Traditional Menu<br />Beefy rice, fruit slices</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>mixed tacos and go alongs<br />turkey casserole creation (1 dish wonder)</strong></span><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>So, with my above statement, all item (except Thursday) are subject to change but also as usual they will not change much since I do </strong></span><a href="http://mom2priceboys.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-cooking-in-november-2010.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>plan for a month </strong></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>in advance since I mostly do big box store shopping once a month then using my local grocery store (Sani-Food - they have a great meat counter!!) a few other times during the month. </strong></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>I have linked this with MPM I'm #148 along with over 300 other persons/families who are also planning their menu for health, finances, and convenience. </strong></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#666600;"><strong>What is your reason for meal planning? Please leave me a comment on your plan and how you came to your plan this week as well how and why you came to meal planning in general. I'd love to hear from one and all, Thanks.....Julie</strong></span></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-11324108675580798562010-11-15T18:04:00.000-08:002010-11-21T00:33:21.008-08:00Whats for dinner November 15 - 21, 2010<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TOHpfGuYM_I/AAAAAAAAAKo/BSuCxR_oHwA/s1600/Thanksgiving.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539965737232774130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TOHpfGuYM_I/AAAAAAAAAKo/BSuCxR_oHwA/s200/Thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#660000;"><strong>It's Monday again already,time to get my menu together. We'll see how much we follow through this week.</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#660000;"><strong>As usual I will be updating daily with what we did eat. Also, I will be linking this with<span style="color:#ffcc00;"> </span><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/11/menu-plan-monday-nov-15th-giveaway.html"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">MPM</span></a> along with over 300 other meal planners. </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#660000;"><strong>So.....here's my menu plan for the week.....</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#660000;"><strong><br /></div></strong></span><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>TV Dinners, grapes</strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">as planned - easy</span></strong> </span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6600;">BBQ Chx sammys, cole slaw</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">also as planned - YUM!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#ff6600;">mushroom ravs with meat sauce, green salad</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">also with garlic parm sourdough bread</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>mixed tacos and go alongs</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">big box of helper </span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">middle school grand kids over</span> </strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">shrimp stir fry over rice</span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">patties, scalloped pots, applesauce, apple pie</span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"> have 2 of the girl grandkids</span></strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>chx legs,potatoes,green beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;"> chx legs, stuffing, green beans, pineapple</span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">still 2 girl grandkids here fall vacation</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff6600;"><strong>eggs,pots,sausage and F&Y smoothies</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">for sure this menu item will change</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">still deciding what to make as I have several choices</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#009900;">shrimp stir fry over rice, pot roast with pots & vegs, chicken taco soup</span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-35471547535041434012010-11-08T23:09:00.000-08:002010-11-12T19:26:47.425-08:002nd week of November 2010 meal plan<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TNj151EoW2I/AAAAAAAAAKY/03KhUdQQWw8/s1600/mpm%2Bfork%2Bspoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537446115699874658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TNj151EoW2I/AAAAAAAAAKY/03KhUdQQWw8/s200/mpm%2Bfork%2Bspoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#339999;"><strong>I know I'm a bit late but I got the rest of my month together as well as my weekly plan. Things should be eaten as planned but everything is interchangable just in case palates or plans change</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#990000;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">WEEK 1</span></strong><strong><span style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="color:#999900;">fast food</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">rotisserie chx, stuffing, peas</span><br />helper, green salad </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">helper, pear slices</span><br />rotisserie chx, stuffing, green beans </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">rotis chx burritos and fixings</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;">LO/FFYS/beans</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">soup and sammys</span><br />chx veggie soup and sammys</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">fast food for kids</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">parents going to a wedding</span><br />pot roast w/pots&vegs</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">as planned</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666666;">My plan is to be <span style="color:#ff6666;">updating daily</span> with what we do actually eat. Also I will link this with <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/11/mpm-nov-8th-giveaway-thanksgiving-printables.html">MPM</a>. Come on over and see what others have going on over there.</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#993399;">Happy and healthy eating and please leave a comment that you were here.....Julie</span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-75917888392389298542010-11-08T22:40:00.000-08:002010-11-08T23:08:29.693-08:00What cooking in November 2010This is my <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Whats available for dinner</strong> <strong>menu</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"> for</span><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong> </strong>November 2010.</span><br /><br />It should stay in this order for the most part but everything is interchangable except for the BIG dinner on the 25th and the LO's it provides on following days..<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#330000;">WEEK 1</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">fast food</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">helper, green salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">rotisserie chx, stuffing, green beans</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">LO's / FFYS </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">veggie soup and sammys</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">pot roast w/pots&vegs</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#330000;">WEEK 2</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">mixed tacos and go alongs</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">chx legs and pots</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">shrimp stir fry over rice</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">TV dinners, fruit slices</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">BBQ chx sammys and cole slaw</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">ravs with meat sauce, green salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">eggs,pots,sausage and F&Y smoothies</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#330000;">WEEK 3</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">chx legs, rice, peas</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">helper, corn</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">beans, rice, fruit salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">Turkey - Traditional America Menu</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">beefy rice, fruit salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">Clara's, fruit salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">turkey casserole (1 dish wonder)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#330000;">WEEK 4</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc9933;">chili, rice, mandarins</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc9933;">pizza, busy green salad</span></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-27672872662349996882010-10-24T23:03:00.000-07:002010-10-26T20:47:30.410-07:00The Grocery List to finish October 2010<span style="font-family:courier new;color:#333300;"><strong>My Grocery Cart Challenge is creating a list and following through with the priority items </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#333300;"><strong>For the rest of the week we could use closer to $70 but I expect to have more like $25 so.....</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>at least a gallon of milk, <span style="color:#663333;">$3* </span><span style="color:#ff9900;">or $6</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>a box of cereal, <span style="color:#663333;">$3*</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>a box of flavored oatmeal, <span style="color:#663333;">$1.50*</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>a box of popcorn <span style="color:#663333;">$2*</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>at least a loaf of bread <span style="color:#663333;">$1.50*</span> or $3</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>a package of lunch meat <span style="color:#663333;">$1**</span> up to $5</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>peanut butter <span style="color:#663333;">$2*</span> or 3</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>fruit snax $2 or $4</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>lunchbox goodies <span style="color:#663333;">$2*</span> up to $5</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>fruit/veggies <span style="color:#663333;">$2**</span> up to $10</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff9900;"><strong>bug spray $10</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff9900;">cash for lunch card <span style="color:#663333;">$4*</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff9900;"><span style="color:#663333;">*</span> <span style="color:#666666;">means priority</span> <span style="color:#663333;">**</span> <span style="color:#666666;">means double it</span></span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#333300;"><strong>November is upon us and I have to remeber to budget to have the kids home for an entire week at the end of the month along with the visiting grandkids I should expect almost daily and maybe a short visit from a few of the grown kids on a day or so that they have off from work and are not visiting their SO's families.</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;color:#cc0000;">I did it!! I got my needed groceries for less than $25 to fill in for the rest of the week,till payday. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;color:#cc0000;">Hubs caught our 13 year old eating breakfast at school today after he ate breakfast at home 20 minutes earlier LOL Feeding teenage boys is busy work!!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;color:#00cccc;">I have linked this with <a href="http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/gcc-shopping-round-up_25.html"><span style="color:#00cccc;">GCC</span></a>. </span></strong>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-27646577771560347962010-10-24T00:00:00.000-07:002010-10-24T23:02:59.510-07:00Rest of Oct 2010 menu plan<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TMPexuN7YKI/AAAAAAAAAKI/hf1tWyXb9AI/s1600/mpm+fork+spoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531509713142505634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TMPexuN7YKI/AAAAAAAAAKI/hf1tWyXb9AI/s200/mpm+fork+spoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">What I have left for dinners this last week of October 2010::Pretty much in this order but this is blogosphere not stone so things can change.</span></span></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Claras, apple slices</span> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>chx legs, rice, green beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">peperoni pizza, busy green salad</span> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>pozole, cheesy tortillas</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>chx veggie fried rice </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>fast food</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>chicken veggie noodle soup, garlic bread</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Halloween Pizza??</strong></span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#000099;">I hope to be able to get Papa Murphy's Pumpkin Pizza for Halloween and I suspect that we will go out to eat either fri or sat. If the paycheck is big enough I would like to do Casa Ramos Fajita Platter instead of fast food burgers.Or, If I get to WM for some groceries I might buy some shrimps and make our own fajitas! That actually sounds even better, and cheaper!!</span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-61775459438093119292010-09-17T16:42:00.000-07:002010-09-17T17:00:20.772-07:00A month long absence<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TJP_uBczvyI/AAAAAAAAAKA/EQTnxvjovME/s1600/cancer+help.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518035134587322146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TJP_uBczvyI/AAAAAAAAAKA/EQTnxvjovME/s200/cancer+help.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;"><strong>Hi all, I realized I've been gone from here for a month. In this month I became ill, ended up in the hospital for several days, then after my release, while still recuperating, some of my test results came back and they were not good. They showed bladder cancer cells.</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;"><strong>I go to a Dr on Monday in Napa CA and I suppose at that appointment we will decide further testing.</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;"><strong>Upon the results of those tests/biopsies we will decide what treatment is necessary, if any. </strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;"><strong>I will update as I can.....Julie</strong></span></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-41324627438312159892010-08-16T21:42:00.000-07:002010-08-17T10:30:13.836-07:00Rest of August available menu<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TGobCEY1Q3I/AAAAAAAAAJw/FSciUSY5BoI/s1600/bbqmpmbutton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506243216765436786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 110px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TGobCEY1Q3I/AAAAAAAAAJw/FSciUSY5BoI/s200/bbqmpmbutton.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>This is actually a working list of what we have available to eat for diner the rest of August 2010. We are trying public ed again (until we have another failure). I know why predict failure, well, past tells the future right??? </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>For the ease of us to get back into school I expect this plan to stay in place. However, as always, I reserve the right to alter any menu at any time for any reason</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">17</span></strong> Turkey roast, oven pots, green salad</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">18</span></strong> Clara's and cantaloupe</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">19</span></strong> Egg Sammy, cantaloupe, sugar cookies self decorated</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">20</span></strong> Impossible Turkey pie</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">21</span></strong> Dad's Helper</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">22</span></strong> Chicken stir fry with rice</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">23</span></strong> Hamburger patties, scalloped pots, peach slices, brownies</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">24</span></strong> Pot stickers, re fried rice, shrimp patties</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">25</span></strong> Chicken taco soup</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">26</span></strong> Fast food or LO's</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">27</span></strong> spaghetti, garlic bread</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">28</span></strong> Honey mustard Chicken rice helper. pears</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">29</span></strong> Turkey gravy over pots</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">30</span></strong> Chili and cornbread</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">31</span></strong> Turkey soup or ??</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><strong>It's been over a month since I posted my menu because during summer we found we had different dinner needs that were too variable to document other than the whole month of available menu items. We often ate big early in the day then had lunch items for dinner. Hope your summer went well also.....Julie</strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">PS:: I have linked this with <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/08/menu-plan-monday-aug-16th.html">MPM</a></span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-14742190684662826492010-07-08T21:50:00.000-07:002010-07-08T22:04:11.318-07:00Follow me Friday<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDaq8PNMOMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/UaOC9chAkLY/s1600/followmefriday.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491764747475630274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDaq8PNMOMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/UaOC9chAkLY/s200/followmefriday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;">OK so let me understand this, we just make this post then link it back to <a href="http://ontheverge6.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#330033;">Still on the Verge</span> </a>and then people will come back to read my blog? </span></div><div><span style="color:#663366;">So people, if you do come and read <a href="http://www.mom2priceboys.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#330033;">my blog</span></a>, please leave a comment of your blog name and where you come from.I want to return the favor......Thank you.....Julie</span></div><div><span style="color:#663366;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#663366;">PS:: This week is FMF#8 and I'm #33</span></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-12659601476759702512010-07-08T17:32:00.000-07:002010-07-12T10:14:25.799-07:00Meals for week July 12 - 18<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDtLso1OBFI/AAAAAAAAAJo/TFAOcmI_QXU/s1600/fork+spoon+MPM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493067400755414098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDtLso1OBFI/AAAAAAAAAJo/TFAOcmI_QXU/s200/fork+spoon+MPM.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003333;"><strong>Getting my menu ready for this upcoming week. I have had to change some things from my </strong></span><a href="http://mom2priceboys.blogspot.com/2010/07/available-and-proposed-menu-for-july.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003333;"><strong>original plan </strong></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003333;"><strong>because we altered some menu plans last week LOL. As we already know I reserve the right to change any menu for any reason at any time.</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#660000;"><strong>Mon 12 </strong></span><a href="http://www.stretcher.com/stories/10/10jun21g.cfm"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#660000;"><strong>Clara's Poormans' meal</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#660000;"><strong>, fruit salad<br />have you seen this video? She's a hoot!!<br />Tue 13 Beef and Bean Nachos, fixings, grapes<br />Wed 14 Turkey and gravy over rice or casserole, green beans<br />Thu 15 Hot dogs, can beans, corn on cob<br />Fri 16 CP BBQ chicken sammys, KFC coleslaw<br />Sat 17 Hamburger helper, green beans<br />Sun 18 Frozen Pizza, Hearty Green Salad</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#660000;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#003333;">I will be linking this with <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/07/menu-plan-monday-july-12th.html"><span style="color:#003333;">MPM</span></a> at orgjunkie. Come over and read what several hundred other families are preparing this week. This week, I'm #173. I also try to update this daily after we eat or while I'm preparing</span></strong></div></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-54262210461350558932010-07-04T12:54:00.000-07:002010-07-06T19:18:13.088-07:00Menu for the first full week of July<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDDp-uUf_pI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Abz29h28guo/s1600/mpmhappy+side+bar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490145209559809682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TDDp-uUf_pI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Abz29h28guo/s200/mpmhappy+side+bar.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>This is the plan so far, I am working off the month menu from </strong></span><a href="http://mom2priceboys.blogspot.com/2010/07/available-and-proposed-menu-for-july.html"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong> that I created after we did our mass shopping last week. As usual all things are subject to change at any time for any reason, I hopefully will update daily.</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong>Also as usual, I am linking this with Organizing Junkies <span style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">MPM</a></span>. This week I'm #223. Come on over and read what several hundred other families have planned to eat.</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#cc9933;">Sun</span> 4</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> TV Dinners and FFYS</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#996633;"><strong>ended up at BBQ at friends with mudslides (yum)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">had TV dinners for lunch 7-5-pizza and pudding is our fav</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#663333;">Mon</span> 5</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> Beef and Bean Nachos, fixings, fruit slices</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">meatloaf, potato wedges,corn on the cob</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Tue</span> 6</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> Turkey and gravy over rice, green beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">chicken nuggets, sweet pots, watermelon</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#6600cc;">Wed</span> 7</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> Hot dogs, can beans, corn on cob<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#996633;">Thu</span> 8</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> Pozole, cheesy tortilla chips<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Fri</span> 9</span><span style="color:#663366;">:: </span>Hamburger patties, mac& cheese, steam broccoli</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">guys on own so expect as planned</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#009900;">Sat </span>10</span><span style="color:#663366;">:: </span>Chili cheese fries, can mandarins</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">guys on own so expect as planned<br /></span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span style="color:#33ffff;">Sun </span>11</span><span style="color:#663366;">::</span> <a href="http://julieannehprice.blogspot.com/2010/07/chicken-italiano-my-way-easy-way.html">Chicken Italiano</a>, egg noodles, green salad</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#996633;">expect as plan:: to make when I get home </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-72910201913643082222010-07-04T12:38:00.000-07:002010-07-04T13:35:30.371-07:00Getting to know you from MannLand5<span style="font-family:courier new;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Hi All I'm doing the "Getting to know you" post over at </strong></span><a href="http://www.mannland5.com/"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#cc0000;"><strong>MannLand5</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#cc0000;"><strong> blog. It looks like fun!! Come see what other people said about themselves</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#cc0000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>1. What do you look forward to the most on the 4th of July?<span style="color:#ff6600;"> Having someone else man the BBQ all I have to do is eat. And no house mess, we'll take it with us to the BBQ party</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>2. Are you a hugger? <span style="color:#ff6600;">YES!!! Just ask my embarassed tweenage boys</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>3. What is your favorite BBQ'd food? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Ribs and zucchini</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>4. Do you like to watch parades? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Macy's thansgiving is my all time fav that one I would love to see in person otherwise it's just too darn hot unless my kids are involved!!</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>5. Who has stinkier farts..boys or girls?<span style="color:#ff6600;"> Hate to admit this but I think girls when hormones are involved LOL</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>6. Vampires or Werewolves? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Werewolves </span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>7. Do you read your horoscope? <span style="color:#ff6600;">When I see it I do</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#003333;"><strong>8. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? <span style="color:#ff6600;">Chocolate Brownie</span></strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-27215893167170986462010-07-03T23:27:00.000-07:002010-07-08T03:24:41.733-07:00Available and Proposed Menu for July 2010<span style="color:#000066;">OK I think I have a pretty solid plan and have arranged these items to provide variety (Biggest pet peeve is any same item 2 nights in a row - I know - how crazy!!) Anyway this seems to go with our anticipated schedule.......SO FAR!!! HAHAHA plans always change don't they??</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sun 4 TV Dinners and FFYS</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Mon 5 Beef and Bean Nachos, fixings, strawberries</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Tue 6 Turkey and gravy over rice, green beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Wed 7 Hot dogs, can beans, corn on cob</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Thu 8 Pozole, cheesy tortilla chips</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Fri 9 Hamburger patties, mac& cheese, steam broccoli</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sat 10 Chili cheese fries, can mandarins</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sun 11 Chicken italiano, egg noodles, green salad</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Mon 12 <a href="http://www.stretcher.com/stories/10/10jun21g.cfm"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Clara's Poormans' meal</span></a><span style="color:#cc0000;">,</span> fruit salad</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#666600;">have you seen this video? She's a hoot!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Tue 13 Shredded Beef Tacos, fixings</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Wed 14 Onion Chx nuggets. sweet pots, cheese stix</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Thu 15 Meatloaf, saffron rice, corn on cob</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Fri 16 CP BBQ chicken sammys, KFC coleslaw</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sat 17 Hamburger helper, green beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sun 18 Frozen Pizza, Hearty Green Salad</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Mon 19 Hamburgers, sweet pots, corn on cob</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Tue 20 Impossible turkey pot pie</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Wed 21 meatless spaghetti, garlic toast,peas</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Thu 22 Potatoes and Eggs, toast, </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Fri 23 CP Chili, cornbread</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sat 24 Tuna helper, corn on cob</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sun 25 Au Jus Beef sammys, green salad</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Mon 26 CP Beans</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Tue 27 Broccoli Beef stir fry over rice</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Wed CP Chicken taco soup,cheesy tortilla chips</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Thu 29 CP Breakfast for dinner (pancakes??)</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Fri 30 Chimichangas, fries, mandarins</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Sat 31 Hamburger Soup, bread maker bread</strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><span style="color:#000066;">I will post updates to see how good I keep my plan. I spent $205 at 4 grocery stores last week. I need about $70 more for the rest of the month #1::$10 for items still needed for main menu, and #2::$15 for each of 4 weeks during the month (total $60) for things like produce, milk, cereal and bread. </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Breakfast and Lunches are where I am kind of lacking in both planning and quantity. However I have to remember that we supplement those menu plans with weekly $15 stipend, 1 meal of fast food once a week and finishing off or repurposing leftovers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#333300;"><strong>Lastly, I will be linking this with::</strong><em>links to come</em><strong>...</strong></span>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-9964436262630916822010-07-02T09:15:00.000-07:002010-07-02T19:58:25.251-07:00A few Coupon thoughts...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TC5MjfhJwZI/AAAAAAAAAJI/qaz1I2tfKe0/s1600/grocery+shopping+lady.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489409168450896274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 153px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TC5MjfhJwZI/AAAAAAAAAJI/qaz1I2tfKe0/s200/grocery+shopping+lady.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ffcc00;"><strong><span style="color:#663333;">I</span> <span style="color:#663333;">am trying to have and keep the reasonable goal to save at least 10% off my groceries and household supplies with the use of coupons. So far, since I made this goal 2 months ago I have done it. </span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><strong>I am feeding a family of four - 2 adults and 2 tweenage boys who are hungry ALL the time!!! My budget for all food and household supplies is $400. To increase my goal and save over $100 is my next step, but for right now knowing that I am saving about $40 is great!!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><strong>I have joined a <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/21648/forums/read/11622009/_New_Coupon_Train_2"><span style="color:#663333;">coupon train over at CafeMom</span></a><span style="color:#663333;">.</span> So far, so good. I'm sure I saved $5 with what was in there this time. Also, I have the assistance of my dear neighbor who gives me her Sunday coupons in her Sac Bee. I don't take that paper and she doesn't clip coupons so it works for both of us!!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><strong>A few things that would be nice is if #1 California stores offered doublers. I read online that is how most successful couponers really save. #2, many of the products I get coupons for are not available in my area, yet, (It shows up after the coupon expires). #3 I do some shopping at Grocery Outlet, they do not accept coupons - It would be super if they did!! And lastly #4, It would be great if more fresh products provided coupons such as dairy, meat, and fruits and vegetables.</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663333;">Just a few thoughts. What are your thoughts on realistically using coupons?</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">I have linked this to </span><a href="http://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2010/07/focus-check-friday-vacation-edition.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ASlobComesClean+%28A+Slob+Comes+Clean%29"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Focus Check Friday</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> I'm #3 this week</span></span></strong></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-31500859860432961622010-06-24T14:57:00.000-07:002010-06-28T11:00:38.191-07:00Menu Plan for the last 3 days of the month of June 2010<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487702933895054546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TCg8vkevBNI/AAAAAAAAAJA/j1N7ov7mTbE/s200/bbqmpmbutton.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#999900;"><strong>Well, it finally is here, the end of this month. Feeding my kids all 3 meals for the last 2 months has definitely taken it's toll on my pantry but I guess thats ok since were planning a move in August, right?? </strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#999900;"><strong>As it stands right now I only have to create a menu for 3 days then I will be shopping on thursday for not only the bulk of the month but for my baby's 11th b-day on the 3rd as well as a grown son who is turning 28</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Mon</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Crescent dogs, canned fruit</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Tue</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Turkey,cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, etc...</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Wed</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Chicken Taco soup or leftovers </strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Thu</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Shopping so probably fast food</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Fri</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Papa Murphy's (We're having a sleepover)</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Sat</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>Sons' #11& #28 B-day BBQ hot dogs and beans, etc...</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Sun</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">::</span>4th of July BBQ chicken,potato salad, etc...</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#999900;"><strong>I am linking this with <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/06/menu-plan-monday-its-giveaway-day.html">MPM</a>, This week I'm #193.</strong></span></div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-1575655070932531282010-06-21T20:06:00.000-07:002010-06-25T17:15:57.104-07:003rd week of June and cupboards are getting bare<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TCAvAwoP2oI/AAAAAAAAAI4/5sKP3YW3FFE/s1600/fork+spoon+MPM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485436036237482626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XQhYp8N0AMs/TCAvAwoP2oI/AAAAAAAAAI4/5sKP3YW3FFE/s200/fork+spoon+MPM.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My menu this week is definitely coming from the recesses of my pantry and freezer. I need 3/4# hamburger to complete the meals I have planned for the next 10 or so days. Along with milk, cold cereal, salad makings, and some fruit. Total still needed for groceries may be $10-$15?? Gas-about the same??<br /></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong>Dinners</strong></span><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/chickentacosoup.htm"><span style="color:#000099;">Chicken taco soup</span></a> <span style="color:#000099;">(T)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">made the turkey pot pie-smells yummy!!</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">OMGosh!!The pot pie was delish!!!I will do again!!</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">ham hock and beans with sweet cornbread muffins (W)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">beans are soaking-Tues night</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Everything a hit - no leftovers!!</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">Tamale Pie (Th)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Hubs makes this-he got home late so</span><span style="color:#ff6600;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">we had eggs on toast with yogurt</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Campbells-Kitchen-Easy-Chicken-Pot-Pie/Detail.aspx"><span style="color:#000099;">turkey pot pie</span></a> (Fri)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">hubs made tamale pie</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">ham/eggs over toast, F&Y smoothie (Sa)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">chicken taco soup is now planned</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">frozen pizza and green salad</span> <span style="color:#000099;">(Su)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">expect as planned </span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong>Lunches</strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></strong><span style="color:#006600;">lunch meat,tuna, sammys x 2 (T,Su)</span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">had these Wed and??</span></span><span style="color:#006600;"><br /></span><span style="color:#006600;">pizza tv dinners (W)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">had these Tues instead</span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;">McD's mini meals (Th)</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">as planned - yum and cheap</span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;">bean and cheese burritos</span> <span style="color:#006600;">(F)<br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;">spaghetti-o's and garlic bread(Sa)</span><br /></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc6600;">cold cereal x2 days (T,Sa)</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc6600;">hot cereal x 2 days (Th,Su)</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc6600;">pancakes (Wed)</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc6600;">sausage gravy over sourdough (Fri)</span></div><div></div><br /><div>I will be posting this on<span style="color:#000000;"> </span><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/06/menu-plan-monday-june-21st.html"><span style="color:#000000;">MPM</span></a> I'm #268 there read what hundreds of others are making for their families this week. I try to update daily what we did consume.</div>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5438171334439995560.post-33911823122366406982010-06-16T09:20:00.000-07:002010-06-16T09:36:24.107-07:00Do not use Hotels.com-they lie!!!<span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>We are traveling this week, half vacation, half research. I used Hotels.com to book my room because they say they offer price match guarantee. Well people, they do not offer this in reality. I will never use this service again!!!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>I was told that $48.00 was the cheapest rate we could get, so I took it. However, when we checked in the rate was $35.69.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>I called Hotels.com and all they would offer me is $10 back or a $30 hotel voucher for a full price room. I am not satisfied with that. I have been over-charged well over $20 and all they will refund me is a stinkin' $10 where is the price match in that?</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>I called them and it took 3 calls because their agents kept "dropping" my calls, really, they didn't want to deal with my issues so they hung up on me. Great customer service, huh??? NOT!!!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>I have now sent them an e0mail and am awaiting a response but I doubt i will be responded to.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>Anybody have a different story to tell about this service, please leave a comment and I will post it.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;"><strong>I wanted this service to work, I have several other trips to make yet I will be handling all my bookings myself.</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#cc0000;">Lastly, I know I am complaining about a measly $10 but it is more of the lack of service I got when I called to get my refund that has me peeved</span></strong>mom2priceboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806287181424804463noreply@blogger.com