This week's deals and coupon match-up

Here are this week's deals and match-ups!

Walgreens by TheFrugalGirls

CVS by MoneySavingMom

Target by TotallyTarget

Freelace Friday - Genius Meal Planning

Wow! I admire the work of this ingenious mom and sure wish I could put this together! Maybe someday I will. Do you have a way to meal plan that works well for you? I'd love to hear it!

Toddler Thursday - Flower Collage

This fun flower collage would be great to have the pieces assembled and ready to go in a box for a rainy day or for when you hear the words . . . I'm bored! Just pull the box and let them get creative.

Wacky Wednesday - Cleaning my house

Source: Uploaded by user via Anouk on Pinterest

Tuesday Tip - Recipe Binder

Do you get overwhelmed with keeping your recipes organized or finding your favorites when you need them?  Well here is a great post by The Peaceful Mom on starting a recipe binder.  I have been using a recipe binder for years!  In fact . . . I don't own even one cookbook.  There were probably a few gasps there but nope not even one cookbook . . . just me and  my recipe binder. 

In the front of my recipe binder I have a list of breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas to help me start menu planning each week.  Then I also have copies of my grocery list.  The rest is similar to the Peaceful Mom's.  Hope this helps you get your recipe's in order!

Monday Meals - Yummy Salad

So I pretty much made my version of this salad, but love the recipe gave me the idea to put apples, walnuts and feta cheese together. Yummo! That's all I have to say! I've been making my own raspberry vinaigrette for a few years now (no set recipe, just kind of throw oil, water, red wine vinegar, sugar and raspberry jam together), so it went perfect with this.

Oh, and I chose to omit the bacon :-) Other than that, it was the same! Seriously, it was a good combo of flavors - simple but delicious: I highly suggest it!

This weeks coupon match-ups.

Here are this weeks coupon match-ups:


CVS deals via The Krazy Coupon Lady.

Walgreen's deals via Passion for Savings.

Target deals via Totally Target.

Happy Shopping!

Freelance Friday - A Kitchen Tip

This is a great tip from Our Best Bites for a no mess piping bag!

Toddler Thursday - Roll and Fill Counting Game

This Roll and Fill Counting Game is a simple and fun activity for your little ones! You probably have all 3 items needed on hand.

Wacky Wednesday - You Light Up My World

Source: photography.nationalgeographic.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Tuesday Tip - Freezer Cooking

I love my crock pot . . . and I love when a meal is easy to put together - which is why I'm enjoying trying these recipes at RingAroundTheRosies. I just put together the recipe for the Chicken Teriyake, and although we haven't eaten it yet, it does sound quite delicious (for those who know me well, don't worry, I won't eat the pineapple chunks! :-)

Go check out the blog for some simple freezer meals for your crock pot!

Monday Munchies - Honey Mustard Dressing

This is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious Honey Mustard Salad Dressing from $5 dinners.

1 tsp vinegar
1/4 c. Dijon or regular mustard
1/2 c. honey
salt and pepper

In a small bottle combine all ingredients and shake. For a creamier dressing add 1 T. of milk or I like to add Greek yogurt!

Enjoy!

This week's coupon match-ups and deals

Here are this week's coupon match-ups and deals!

Target by The Frugal Find

CVS and Walgreens by Common Sense With Money
(this link takes you to all her drug store deals, including Rite Aid

Freelance Friday - Spring and Summer Party Ideas

I don't know about you, but I love Pinterest. I love it because it helps me organize ideas and tips. Now when I find a good idea, I "pin" it to the appropriate board (kind of like a virtual cork board) and know exactly where to go to find it again . . . unlike my piles of papers that are somewhat organized (or not).

One of my boards I pin to is "Cake and party ideas." I thought I'd share some of the fun ideas I've found for Spring and Summer themed parties. Clicking on the picture will take you to my Pinterest board. For those of you not on Pinterest, if you click on the link below the picture it will take you directly to the websites. Enjoy!

Source: tasteofhome.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: tasteofhome.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: kraftrecipes.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: chickabug.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: bakerella.com via Anouk on Pinterest

The ones below are just pictures for ideas - there are no website links

Source: Uploaded by user via Anouk on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Anouk on Pinterest

Toddler Thursday - Scavanger Hunt

Here is a fun Scavenger Hunt a mom of 5 small children did . . . you could do lots of variations on this idea!

We always love to "practice" Easter egg hunts leading up to Easter. It kept our children quite busy when they were smaller!

Wacky Wednesday - Say it slowly

Source: google.com.au via Anouk on Pinterest

OK, how many of you will admit with me that you started falling for it? And just as you start slowly saying "guh-l" - you think "GAH! I'm gullible!" :-)

Tuesday Tips - Teacher Appreciation

The week of May 7th is Teacher Appreciation week. Here is a great post I came across in March for Classified Employee week that has some great ideas that will work for teachers as well!

I love the sweet gram and the . . . Thanks for making me "Sharp"ie! Adorable!

Yes, that is a month away . . . but just trying help you all plan ahead! :)

Monday Meals - White Chicken Enchiladas

I was able to get together with a dear friend last week after many months of trying! She made these enchiladas which were SO yummy! I can vouch for this recipe - not only is it easy, it's delicious! It's getting added to my list of regular meals. The other thing I like about it is that it doesn't call for any canned soup and yet is easy and tasty!

This weeks coupon match-ups and deals

Here are this weeks coupon match-ups and deals

CVS via the Krazy Coupon Lady

Walgreen's via of Passion for Savings

Target via Totally Target

Don't forget to check out all the Easter clearance if you stop in one of these stores!

Freelance Friday - Super Mom or Abiding Mom

Confessions of a Homeschooler has a great free printable that is a wonderful reminder of the type of mom we should strive to be . . . Super Mom versus an Abiding Mom. Click the link to download and print a copy.

Toddler Thursdsay - Foil Pendant

This is a fun craft your older ones may enjoy. Foil Pendants! So cute and fun. It would be a great birthday party craft too!

Wacky Wednesday - Lunch protection

Does your child get his/her lunch stolen at school? Here is an innovative solution to that problem - anti-theft sandwich bags!

Source: perpetualkid.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Tuesday Tip - Ways to Love

OK, so this isn't necessarily a money-saving tip . . . but I thought it was a good reminder of how we can show love to others without spending a dime! Check out the whole list!

Source: sassysasha.typepad.com via Anouk on Pinterest

Monday Munchies - Chicken Parmesan

I am not a chef therefore I usually have a couple criteria for new recipes. Fast and simple. This recipe for Chicken Parmesan falls in that category!