Nearly everyone at my house is or has been sick this week.
Kimberly came down with a fever on Sunday (103*) and she just went back to school today (Thursday)
Jessica was next. Tuesday she was home. No fever but she was throwing up.
Today it's me and Andrew. I've got a slight fever, congestion, cough and all over aches.
Andrew has a fever of 102*, but would you believe he went to school anyway? Yes, I know, I'm a bad parent for letting a sick child go to school but there is a reason.
Every year Andrew ends up with strep throat and misses out on perfect attendance. He has since had his tonsils removed and hasn't had strep again. He's made it nearly (3) 9-weeks of school with out missing a day. He SOOOO wants perfect attendance...just once! So, I let him go to school. I told him to call me and I'd pick him up once he hit the half-day point but he made it all day. He's miserable now, but he's had some more Motrin and he's laying down.
He's supposed to have "Why" practice tonight but we may just have to miss that one. I know it's crunch time...but he's one sick little boy. We'll see how he feels when it's time to go.
We are also supposed to have Jessica's birthday party on Sunday. UGH! The house is a mess, there's a couple of "Why" practices to go to, Andrew has practice on Saturday for "Spring Sing" and I've got to make a cake. I'd love to postpone the party, but next Sunday we have 2 "Why" performances and the following Sunday is Easter.
It's too much to think about right now. I'm going to go lay down until I have to pick up the girls from their after school class.
The average weight is 13-15 lbs.
I usually make BBQ with Boston Butt, however I wanted to find another way to fix this meat.
I found this recipe at AllRecipes.com. It serves 12 and I've listed that recipe here along with one adjusted to serve 6. Just cut your roast in half and freeze part of it for use at a later time.
Pork Roast with Thyme
Ingredients for serving 12Cost: Approx $5 + a few pennies more for the additional ingredients
- 5 pounds pork roast, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Cost: Approx $2.50 + a few pennies for additional ingredients.
- 2-1/2 pounds pork roast, trimmed
- 1-1/2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- With a small knife, pierce top of roast. Force garlic slices into the cuts. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper. Place bay leaves in the bottom of the roasting pan, and set roast on top of bay leaves, fat side up. Mix vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, and pour over the top of the roast.
- Bake in the preheated oven 3 hours, or until an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) is reached. Using a baster or spoon, baste the drippings over the roast frequently while it is cooking. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes when done before slicing.
Transaction #1:
Total OOP: $7.54
Total Saved: $45.36
Here’s how I did it:
(4) Mahatma Rice, yellow $0.67 each – $.75/2 Q x’s 3 = FREE each (no overage)
(3) Mahatma Rice, white $$1.49 each - $0.50 Q x’s 3 = FREE each
(1) Zip Lock Bags $2.00 - $0.40 Q x’s 3 = $0.80 each
(3) Huggies Wipes $2.50 each - $0.50 x’s 3 = $1.00 each (Yes, I got 3…I forgot to put one in the picture)
(2) Spam Singles $1.19 each - $0.25 Q x’s 3 = $0.44 each
(1) Honey Comb Cereal $2.00 - $0.55 Q x’s 3 = $0.35 each
(2) Skippy Peanut Butter $2.79 - $0.60 Q x’s 3 = $0.99 each
(2) Coffee Mate $1.99 each - $0.50 Q x’s 3 = $0.49 each
(1) Bumble Bee Tuna $1.39 - $0.55 Q x's 3 = FREE (no overage)
(2) Colgate Toothpaste $2.50 each - $0.75 Q x’s 3 = $0.25 each
(2) Kraft Singles $1.20 each - $0.75/2 Q x’s 3 = $0.08 each
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Transaction #2
Total OOP: $11.65
Total Saved: $51.70
Here's how I did it:
(4) Mahatma Rice, yellow $0.67 each - $0.75 Q x’s 3 = FREE (no overage)
(2) Mahatma Rice, white $1.49 each - $0.50 Q x’s 3 = FREE
(2) Le Sueur peas $1.00 each – no coupon but this is a good price. Here in G’ville they are $1.49 per can
(3) Zip Lock Bags $2.00 each - $0.40 Q x’s 3 = $0.80 each
(1) Huggies Wipes $2.50 each - $0.50 Q x’s 3 = $1.00
(2) Spam Singles $1.19 each - $0.25 Q x’s 3 = $0.44 each
(3) Honey Comb Cereal $2.00 each - $0.55 Q x’s 3 = $0.35 each
(2) Coffee Mate $1.99 each - $0.50 Q x’s 3 = $0.49 each
(1) Colgate Toothpaste $2.50 each - $0.75 Q x’s 3 = $0.25 each
(1) Kotex Tampons $3.79 each - $0.75 Q x’s 3 = $1.54 each
(2) Allen’s Green Beans $0.99 each - $0.55 Q x’s 3 = $0.33 for 2 or $0.17 each(these were BOGO and you can only use 1 coupon on a BOGO.)
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Transaction #3
Total OOP: $32.28
Total Saved: $38.24
Here's how I did it:
These deals were Harris Teeter Sales and a few things I needed this week. I did not have coupons for these deals.
(1) Baked Beans $$1.39
(5) Trash Bags Buy 2 Get 3 Free ($2.99 each x 2 = $5.98 for all 5 or $1.20 each)
(1) Pack of Cubed Steak BOGO $5.34 ( Reg price was $10.69 -- price rings up half price so you don’t have to buy 2 when it’s BOGO)
(3) Packs of boneless, skinless chicken breast Buy 1 Get 2 Free – Price rings up 1/3 making the ones I got $2.18, $2.25 & $2.27
(3) Turkey Breast Sandwich Meat Buy 1 Get 2 Free making them $1.48 each
(1) Hamburger Buns $1.07
(1) Shredded Cheddar Cheese $1.97
(1) bacon $1.49
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Harris Teeter is doing Triple Coupons all week long!
The meat deals are also good all week long.
To check out the ad click HERE.
This week Ingles has ground chuck on sale for
$1.98 per lb.
I don't have the complete break down on the cost for each item, but I figure you have most of this on hand already , right? :-)
The beef will cost $1.98 for this recipe, a few cents for the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
Add $2 for a pack of buns and you're got Sloppy Joe's for 4 for around $4.00!
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Serve on buns.
Let me say that I AM NOT an asparagus eater. I have tried it and I just don't like it. Sorry.
However, I recognize a good deal when I see one *smile* and Bi Lo has fresh asparagus on sale for $0.99 per lb (you save $3.00 per lb!!)
I just received my free copy of Kraft Food and Family magazine and wouldn't you know, in it is a recipe for asparagus. So here you go...
- 3 slices bacon ($.50)
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, trimmed ($1.49)
- 1 TBS water
- 1/2 cup chopped onions ($0.14)
- 1/2 cup light ranch dressing ($0.68)
Cook bacon in non stick skillet 3 - 5 minutes or until crisp, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Discard dripping from skillet. (Do no wash skillet)
Place asparagus in microwaveable casserole or 10 x 4-inch dish. Add water. Microwave on HIGH 4 - 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, add onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in dressing
Drain asparagus; top with sauce and crumbled bacon.
Total Cost: $2.81
