Sunday, February 7, 2016

5 Things I'm Loving This Week (+ a few thoughts on marriage) and more...

 
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5 Things I'm Loving This Week (+ a few thoughts on marriage)
Gretchen's $48 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan

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:: 5 Things I'm Loving This Week (+ a few thoughts on marriage)

5 Things I'm Loving This Week

1) #TogetherWeLetter Handlettering Challenge

I'm just loving the #TogetherWeLetter Handlettering challenge! I'm posting my handlettering for each day's prompt on my Instagram account.

5 Things I'm Loving This Week

2) Tulips & "Just Because" Gifts

We aren't big on celebrating Hallmark holidays. Instead, we like to show our love in little and big ways on the everyday days. I much prefer gifts and notes and flowers that are given "just because" instead of "because it's what's expected".

This week, I came home to these tulips - a "just because" purchase from Jesse who knows I adore tulips. And they make me smile so much - not only because they are so bright and cheery, but because they remind me how blessed I am to be married to a man who loves me well, in spite of our hard days, disagreements, and differences.

Marriage isn't just a one-time commitment at the altar. It's a daily living out of that commitment. A daily choice to say and show through my words and actions that "I still do."

5 Things I'm Loving This Week

3) A Stack of Good Books

I'm loving the books I'm reading this week. I'm finding that only reading 3 books at a time is the perfect number for me right now. It feels like it allows me to savor the books while providing enough variety to keep me really engaged with them. (See what I'm reading right now here.)

Slow Cooker Meatballs

4) A Yummy Crockpot Meatball Recipe

We were SO impressed with how this recipe for Slow Cooker Meatballs turned out and it was so delicious and easy that I put it back on our menu again this coming week!

5 Things I'm Loving This Week

5) A Funny Quote

Isn't that the truth?! Anyone else feel this way, too?

What are YOU loving this week?

:: Gretchen's $48 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan

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Dillons

4 Totinos Frozen Pizza - $1 each, used $1/4 printable AND $0.25 Ibotta rebate - $0.68 each after coupon and rebate

1 Ocean Spray Juice - $2.49, used $2/1 e-coupon - $0.49 after coupon

1 Kroger Peanut Butter - $1.50, used Free e-coupon - Free after coupon

1 Kroger Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken Breasts - $7.99, used $1.45/1 e-coupon - $6.54 after coupon

1 Lettuce - $0.99, used $0.25 Ibotta rebate - $0.74 after rebate

2.11 lbs Bananas - $1.24, used $0.30 MobiSave rebate - $0.94 after rebate

2 Black Forest Gummy Bears - $1.25 each, used 2 $1/1 coupon from the 1/31 SmartSource insert - $0.25 each after coupons

1 Nestle Semisweet Chocolate Chips - $2.50, used Free e-coupon - Free after coupon

1 Mission Tortillas - $1

1 Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream - $1.99

3 Larabars - $1 each, used $0.75/3 e-coupon AND $0.75/3 SavingStar.com rebate - $0.50 each after coupon and rebate

1 Celestial Seasonings Tea - Marked down to $0.89

1 Shrimp Scampi - $4.34, used $0.75/1 printable - $3.59 after coupon

Total after coupons, sales and rebates: $20.92

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Aldi

2 dozen Eggs - $0.99/dozen

1 bag Tilapia Fillets - $2.99

1 gallon Milk - $1.89

1 bag Red Grapes - $1.98

1 pkg Roma Tomatoes - $0.99

1 can Pineapple Chunks  $0.99

1 pkg Sausage - $1.99

1 bag Spinach - $1.49

1 Tortilla Chips - $0.99

2 Avocados - $0.39 each

1 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate - $1.19

Total: $17.26

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Homeland

4 boxes General Mills Cereal - $1.50 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) and $1/2 coupon from in store machine (doubled) AND $1/2 SavingStar.com rebate - $0.25 each after coupons and rebate

1 Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars - $2.24, used $0.55/1 coupon from the 1/24 SmartSource insert (doubled) - $1.14 after coupon

1 Lipton Tea - $2.18, used $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/31 SmartSource insert (doubled) AND $0.40/1 SavingStar.com rebate - $0.28 after coupon and rebate

2 Nabisco Wheat Thins - $1.67 each, used $0.75/2 coupon from the 1/17 SmartSource insert (doubled) - $0.92 each after coupon

1 Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer - $1.49, used $1/1 printable (doubled) - Free after coupon

1 Hinode Long Grain Rice - $2.19, used $1/1 printable (doubled) - $0.19 after coupon

2 Musselman's Apple Sauce - $1.67 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) - $0.67 each after coupon

1 Puffs - $1.35, used $0.35/1 printable (doubled) - $0.65 after coupon

2 Kraft Salad Dressings - $1.67 each, used $0.75/2 printable (doubled) - $0.92 each after coupon

1 Hormel Compleats - $1.86, used $1/1 printable (doubled) - Free after coupon

4 Jello Puddings - $0.75 each, used $1/4 printable (doubled) - $0.25 each after coupon

2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls - $1.39 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) AND $1/2 SavingStar.com rebate - Free after coupon and rebate

1 Vlasic Pickles - $2.69, used $1/1 printable (doubled) - $0.69 after coupon

2 Yoplait Yogurts - $0.60 each, used $0.40/2 printable (no longer available; doubled) - $0.20 each after coupon

1 Hiland Sour Cream - $1.67, used $0.40/1 printable (doubled) AND $0.50/1 Homeland coupon - $0.37 after coupons

Total after coupons, sales and rebates: $10.31

Total for all grocery items: $48.49

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal x 2

Scrambled Eggs and Spinach x 3

Oatmeal, Fruit

Cinnamon Rolls, Juice

Lunches

Macaroni and Cheese, Applesauce

Lunch with family

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Carrot Sticks

Crackers, Cheese, Fruit/Veggies

Tuna Sandwiches, Grapes

Cheese Quesadillas, Tossed Salad

Leftovers

Dinners

Shrimp Scampi, Rice, Green Beans, Brown Sugar Biscuit Twists

Dinner with family

Hawaiian Haystacks

Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Tossed Salad

Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Salad, Juice

Grilled Tilapia, Tossed Salad, Rolls

Bean Burritos, Chips & Dip, Steamed Peas

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