Comments on: This week’s shopping trip and almost-$40 menu http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:26:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Laura http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263027 Laura Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:03:33 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263027 Hi! I am so very inspired by your blog and your awesome budget! I have just started getting into couponing/CVS. I am so excited at all the options ahead of me with couponing, etc but am limited on the time I can put into it right now as I work full time, an hour from home. I was wondering if you know of a website that has menu planning ideas within a budget, similar to what you're doing? Our budget would be closer to 75-100 dollars per week....I am very determined to get where you're at when I'm a stay at home mom, but for now, I don't have the time to devote to all the baking, coupon clipping, preparation, etc! I have looked at sites such as kraft.com and allrecipes.com but none of them seem to be "money/budget minded". Wasn't sure if you'd have any ideas? Thanks again for all the ideas and for taking the time to write your posts, I know I'm not the only one that eats it up! :) Hi!

I am so very inspired by your blog and your awesome budget! I have just started getting into couponing/CVS. I am so excited at all the options ahead of me with couponing, etc but am limited on the time I can put into it right now as I work full time, an hour from home. I was wondering if you know of a website that has menu planning ideas within a budget, similar to what you’re doing? Our budget would be closer to 75-100 dollars per week….I am very determined to get where you’re at when I’m a stay at home mom, but for now, I don’t have the time to devote to all the baking, coupon clipping, preparation, etc! I have looked at sites such as kraft.com and allrecipes.com but none of them seem to be “money/budget minded”. Wasn’t sure if you’d have any ideas?

Thanks again for all the ideas and for taking the time to write your posts, I know I’m not the only one that eats it up! :)

]]> By: DebbieLynne (On the banks of Stony Creek) http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263026 DebbieLynne (On the banks of Stony Creek) Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:57:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263026 I've had no problem printing or redeeming multiples of the Goody's coupon. Thanks Crystal for your great site. You've really inspired me! I’ve had no problem printing or redeeming multiples of the Goody’s coupon. Thanks Crystal for your great site. You’ve really inspired me!

]]> By: Dori http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263025 Dori Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:47:54 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263025 I wish we had a Dillins in Wisconsin! I just have not been able to get these deals here in a small town. I come close to having this good of deals, but I think with 6 people in our family, we just can't go that low. Also, my older kids and husband are bigger eaters and love meat! The only stores we have available close by are Piggly Wiggly and Wal-mart. There is an Aldies 40 minutes away along with a family store, Quillins and Woodman's. Does anyone have any ideas for those stores? Just curious. I wish we had a Dillins in Wisconsin! I just have not been able to get these deals here in a small town. I come close to having this good of deals, but I think with 6 people in our family, we just can’t go that low. Also, my older kids and husband are bigger eaters and love meat! The only stores we have available close by are Piggly Wiggly and Wal-mart. There is an Aldies 40 minutes away along with a family store, Quillins and Woodman’s. Does anyone have any ideas for those stores? Just curious.

]]> By: Alissa http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263024 Alissa Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:30:07 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263024 If you ever want to do a post on husby lunch ideas I'd be all for it ;) I know everyone has different tastes, but for whatever reason figuring out things to have on hand for my dh is the thing I have the most trouble with. He likes tings likes ready to go items that are easy to grab. Thanks for your blog! If you ever want to do a post on husby lunch ideas I’d be all for it ;) I know everyone has different tastes, but for whatever reason figuring out things to have on hand for my dh is the thing I have the most trouble with. He likes tings likes ready to go items that are easy to grab. Thanks for your blog!

]]> By: Carolyn http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263023 Carolyn Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:42:17 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263023 I always enjoy seeing your menu and reading how your grocery shopping trip went. You did a great job. Blessings http://grocerydollars.blogspot.com I always enjoy seeing your menu and reading how your grocery shopping trip went. You did a great job.

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]]> By: nikki http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263022 nikki Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:31:44 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263022 Could you share your recipe for salmonettes? Could you share your recipe for salmonettes?

]]> By: Lauren http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263021 Lauren Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:14:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263021 I was just wondering how you use multiple coupons with the deals you find. Most of the coupons limit one coupon per purchase. Love reading your blog!! ******************** Money Saving Mom here: The "limit one per purchase" verbiage means that you can only use one manufacturer's coupon per ITEM, not per transaction. So if you have six of the same items and the coupon is $1/1, you can use six of those coupons. Make sense? I was just wondering how you use multiple coupons with the deals you find. Most of the coupons limit one coupon per purchase. Love reading your blog!!

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Money Saving Mom here: The “limit one per purchase” verbiage means that you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per ITEM, not per transaction. So if you have six of the same items and the coupon is $1/1, you can use six of those coupons. Make sense?

]]> By: angie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263020 angie Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:53:29 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263020 I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this site and all the great ideas. I am out of work right now and raising 6 children would not be possible if we could not find deals. SO thank you for doing such a great job. I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this site and all the great ideas. I am out of work right now and raising 6 children would not be possible if we could not find deals. SO thank you for doing such a great job.

]]> By: staci http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263019 staci Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:33:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263019 Have you found there is a better time of the day to find things at those reduced prices? (like the milk) Have you found there is a better time of the day to find things at those reduced prices? (like the milk)

]]> By: Mel http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263018 Mel Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:10:43 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263018 Great job staying within your budget! I have also really enjoyed the mix and match sales the past couple weeks. I did have one question for you though. Does your hubby eat the same breakfast and lunch from the menu? I was looking through your menu plan and thinking that my husband just needs to eat more than that. I have really been cutting down with our family food budget and a few weeks ago my husband announced that he was losing weight (he doesn't have weight to lose) and wanted me to buy more food. (We eat very healthily) I know all guys are different, but I was just curious :) ********************** Money Saving Mom here: My hubby's actually gained about 20-30 pounds since we've been married so I don't think he's having trouble losing weight! (He *needed* to gain the weight, though, as he was underweight before we got married!) He usually just has cereal for breakfast or, on occasion, if he has time, and I'm making pancakes or something, he'll eat those. He's always been one to skip breakfast, so I just have stuff on hand if he wants to eat. He often has business lunches (he's an attorney) but if he doesn't, then I pack him a great big ol' lunch. (Sandwiches, veggies, fruit, cheese, cookies, yogurts, muffins, extra snacks, etc.) I just make sure to have plenty of this type of stuff on hand and then make homemade treats/snacks a few times per month and freeze them to use for his lunches. Sometimes I send leftovers with him, too. If your husband is losing weight or feeling like he's not getting enough to eat, definitely consider buying more at the store and making sure to have plenty on hand for him. I think it's very important that we wives bless our husbands by seeking to cook to please them first. Hope that helps! Great job staying within your budget! I have also really enjoyed the mix and match sales the past couple weeks.
I did have one question for you though. Does your hubby eat the same breakfast and lunch from the menu? I was looking through your menu plan and thinking that my husband just needs to eat more than that.
I have really been cutting down with our family food budget and a few weeks ago my husband announced that he was losing weight (he doesn’t have weight to lose) and wanted me to buy more food. (We eat very healthily)
I know all guys are different, but I was just curious :)

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Money Saving Mom here: My hubby’s actually gained about 20-30 pounds since we’ve been married so I don’t think he’s having trouble losing weight! (He *needed* to gain the weight, though, as he was underweight before we got married!)

He usually just has cereal for breakfast or, on occasion, if he has time, and I’m making pancakes or something, he’ll eat those. He’s always been one to skip breakfast, so I just have stuff on hand if he wants to eat.

He often has business lunches (he’s an attorney) but if he doesn’t, then I pack him a great big ol’ lunch. (Sandwiches, veggies, fruit, cheese, cookies, yogurts, muffins, extra snacks, etc.) I just make sure to have plenty of this type of stuff on hand and then make homemade treats/snacks a few times per month and freeze them to use for his lunches. Sometimes I send leftovers with him, too.

If your husband is losing weight or feeling like he’s not getting enough to eat, definitely consider buying more at the store and making sure to have plenty on hand for him. I think it’s very important that we wives bless our husbands by seeking to cook to please them first.

Hope that helps!

]]> By: Amy - Cutting Coupons in Kansas City http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263017 Amy - Cutting Coupons in Kansas City Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:53:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263017 I Have beeen watching all the deals that you get at Dillons each week, so I did a search on the internet to see where the closest Dillons is. I live in the Kansas City area and the closest store is Leavenworth, KS. This is less than 30 miles from my house. I decided to check it out to see if it is worth the drive once or twice a month. It definitely is!!! The deals at the stores in Kansas City don't even come close to the deals I found at Dillons! I saved over $50. The nice thing is that the ad is available on-line. Each week I can check the ad to see if it is worth the trip. I am so excited to be able to shop at Dillons and save lots of money!! I Have beeen watching all the deals that you get at Dillons each week, so I did a search on the internet to see where the closest Dillons is. I live in the Kansas City area and the closest store is Leavenworth, KS. This is less than 30 miles from my house. I decided to check it out to see if it is worth the drive once or twice a month. It definitely is!!! The deals at the stores in Kansas City don’t even come close to the deals I found at Dillons! I saved over $50. The nice thing is that the ad is available on-line. Each week I can check the ad to see if it is worth the trip. I am so excited to be able to shop at Dillons and save lots of money!!

]]> By: shawna http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263016 shawna Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:54:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263016 Wow, great week! Wish we had a special on Oatmeal around here - looks like you were able to get a good deal. Wow, great week! Wish we had a special on Oatmeal around here – looks like you were able to get a good deal.

]]> By: Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263015 Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:45:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263015 Wow! You got some great deals!! Valerie Frugal Family Fun Blog Good times on a budget! http://frugalfamilyfunblog.blogspot.com Wow! You got some great deals!!

Valerie
Frugal Family Fun Blog
Good times on a budget!
http://frugalfamilyfunblog.blogspot.com

]]> By: Lynn http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263014 Lynn Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:11:21 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263014 I was wondering how you were able to print out five of the goody hair product coupons? It only let me print two. Is there a trick to printing more? Thanks. ************************ Money Saving Mom here: Strange. I don't know only that it let me print as many as I wanted to. I just chose to print out five since I thought that'd be plenty for us. I have not tried to print them again, though. Maybe they limited it. Anyone else know? I was wondering how you were able to print out five of the goody hair product coupons? It only let me print two. Is there a trick to printing more? Thanks.

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Money Saving Mom here: Strange. I don’t know only that it let me print as many as I wanted to. I just chose to print out five since I thought that’d be plenty for us. I have not tried to print them again, though. Maybe they limited it. Anyone else know?

]]> By: Allyson http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263013 Allyson Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:29 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263013 I was wondering if you carried over the money when you stay under budget. So I guess you do! I was wondering if you carried over the money when you stay under budget. So I guess you do!

]]> By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263012 Andrea @ Mommy Snacks Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:16:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263012 You did great, Crystal! And, you're super efficient getting all the shopping done on Monday! You did great, Crystal! And, you’re super efficient getting all the shopping done on Monday!

]]> By: Iva http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263011 Iva Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:11:42 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263011 Great job this week! Any advice on thanksgiving (complete with turkey) on a budget? Great job this week!

Any advice on thanksgiving (complete with turkey) on a budget?

]]> By: Angela http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263010 Angela Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:52:24 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263010 Would you mind sharing your whole wheat pancake recipe? I'd like to make the healthier variety! Thanks. Would you mind sharing your whole wheat pancake recipe? I’d like to make the healthier variety! Thanks.

]]> By: Lorrie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html/comment-page-1#comment-263009 Lorrie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:48:33 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/11/breakfastspumpkin-apple-breakfast-bread-cottage-cheesewhole-wheat-pancakes-yogurt-juiceoatmeal-with-bananas-flaxseed-and.html#comment-263009 I went to both Dillons and Aldis today as well. I spent about $35. I have the picture of all we got on my blog. I went to both Dillons and Aldis today as well. I spent about $35. I have the picture of all we got on my blog.

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