Menu Monday 3/4-3/10

I realize my menu is late but I'm Indian and that's the time I usually go on...

I have been trying one recipe from Pinterest each week. You can follow me A Mom's Krazy Life to see what I've tried. Do you have a Pinterest that was awesome that you would like to share? 

Remember:

HL=Homeland

SAL=Save A Lot

FL=Firelake Grocery

W=Walmart 

Breakfast

Cereal

Homemade sausage biscuits

PB&J Sandwiches

Snacks and Desserts

Cupcakes

Dinner 

Monday

Monday Madness from Little Ceasars $3.99 pizza- It's baseball night so who has time to cook?

Tuesday

I had a ton of stuff that needed cooked plus I have to work tomorrow night so they will starve if there's not left overs

*Chicken Fried Steak-(HL $2.85 for 2 x 3=$8.55)

 Now I'm a Food Network junkie, like my DVR is set several times a day junkie. My favorite Chicken Fried Steak is Sunny's Chicken Fried Steak with Diced Potato Gravy. Now I'm not making the gravy tonight but I have before and it is GOOD!

*Garlic Mashed Potatoes

*Shrimp Scampi (Shrimp HL $4.99 lb, Sauce HL 29¢)

 I used Campbell's Skillet Sauces. It was all right. I was out of angel hair so I used spaghetti. Maybe that was the difference. I personally like mine better.

*Okra (SAL 90¢)

*French Fries (Walmart ??)

*White Gravy (Firelake $2? a huge package)

Wednesday

Left Overs

Thursday

Baseball night- Pizza?

Friday

Baseball night- Hamburgers?

Saturday

undecided

Sunday 

undecided

Krazy Days

I realize that my blog is called "A Mom's Krazy Life" but yesterday was almost too much!

A couple of weeks ago I decided to get a paying job, I guess I believed I didn't have enough on my plate. All mom's know we already have a job, it just doesn't pay or allow vacation time.  Mine is only a little part time job but it's still a job.

On Sunday's I play on an adult league basketball team, the only thing I really enjoy just for me but do not really have time for. So we kill ourselves for two 20 minute halves...FULL COURT! That's 40 minutes of running...Oh and did I mention we usually play kids 10 years younger than us?

Now with that being said, if you're not a baseball/softball mom, let me tell you, it is in full swing. Practices for 1 1/2 to 3 hours 2-4 times a week.

But yesterday was a sure reminder that I live a Krazy Life!

I had to be at work at 7 o'clock, in the morning, which I am not use to being up by then much less dressed. I got off a little after 12 and rushed home so I could change clothes. Our basketball game was at 1:00.  And because yesterday was trying to kill me, it wasn't a regular blow out game. Instead, it went into over time and we won by 2. Rush to "good game" everyone because #4's baseball scrimmage starts at 2 and it's 2:10.

Get to the fields at 2:15 and had to change #4's clothes because good ole dad can buy a Cadillac but can't buy baseball pants, cleats or a glove. But that's a whole other post in its self.

While I'm on the field, work calls and ask me to come back in. What? When? In an hour or so. Grrrrr ok....

So the minute I left the fields, around 4:10, I drop hubby and #3 off at the baseball fields, (#2 was still at the gym by the fields) cause they have practice, leave for work and change in the bathroom.

Now, let me tell you. I felt sorry for anyone that had been around me after that. Not only was I cranky but I probably STUNK! Picture this if you will (famous quote from Peanut). I went to work, came home, changed clothes, played basketball, coached baseball, and went back to work and put on the same clothes I wore that morning. GROSS!

Finally left work around 8:15 to fly to the fields where the hubby, #2, and #3 were waiting not very patiently for me to pick them up. I felt so horrible that I was late and still paying for it today. :(

The grosses thing about yesterday was when we all got home, we made snacks to eat (because no one had really eaten all day) and me and the hubby took our food and went to bed....stink....Guess I better add sheets to my "to do" list today.

Now today's a new day with a clean body and undies. We only have #3 and #4's practice tonight plus boy scouts, so hopefully it will be a normal day.

Have a great week! :)

Firelake Deals 2/27 - 3/10

Firelake's sale starts today and ends March 10th.  You can find some really good deals or if you do not live close to Shawnee, you can price match at your local Walmart (within 50 miles). I do not promise that this is the best prices with coupons, but they are good deals if you need that item. If you remember from my previous post, keep a notebook of your deals, then you'll know a good price when you see one.

A few things to know about Firelake. They do not take printed coupons, price match, or double coupons. However, they do have a rewards card that you can earn points with when you buy Shurfine items.  Your points work like cash and can be removed from your next bill. I usually use mine to buy the boys something from the dollar store.

*Coupon lingo* 

SS 1/6 = Smart Source Insert from news paper January 6

RP 1/6 = Red Plum Insert from news paper January 6

Coupon Deals:

Aussie Hair Care Products 2/$4

$1/2 SS 2/3

Final Price: $1.50 each wyb 2

Campbells Chicken Noodle or Tomato 59¢

40¢/4 SS 1/13

Final Price:  49¢ each wyb 4

Nabisco Crackers 2/$3.00
75¢/2 SS 1/27
Final Price:  $2.25 for 2

Reames Egg Noodles 12oz $1.69
50¢/1 SS 2/3
Final Price: $1.19

Birdseye Vegetables 79¢
50¢/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef's Favorites if included SS1/13
Final Price: 29¢

Shurfine Items (rewards card)-
Sloppy Joe Mix 15.5oz 69¢
Cream Cheese 8oz 99¢
Jumbo Biscuits 2/$3.00

Tomatoes (Diced, stewed, whole) 14.5oz 2/$1.00

Canned Vegetables 3/$1.00

Bleach 89¢ gallon

Other good deals-

Vaseline Total Moisture 10oz 2/$3.00

Zest Nascar Bar Soap 2/$1.00

Food-
Hormel Chili No Bean Only 15oz 99¢
Swanson Chicken Broth 14.5oz 2/$1.00
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce 26.5oz 89¢
Starkist Tuna 5oz 79¢
Del Monte Ketchup 24oz 89¢
Hiland Ice Cream Pint 89¢
Bisquik Shake & Pour 5.1oz 99¢ 
Nature's Own White Wheat Bread 2/$3.00

Meat-
Family Pack Country Style Ribs 99¢ lb
Grade A Whole Fryers 79¢ lb
Boneless Shoulder Roast $2.79 lb

Produce-

Seedless Green or Red Grapes $1.99 lb

Green Cabbage 3lbs/$1.00

Bunch Broccoli 99¢ each

Remember to check there $1.00 store for neat items. They receive different inventory all the time.

Chicken Enchiladas

Enchiladas are my families favorite but they just seem to take FOREVER!
Maybe because I put too much into. What do you think?

How I make my chicken enchiladas:

First cook your chicken on medium heat. When you have really huge pieces, I like to cut them up so they cook easier. Once your chicken is done, add taco seasonings and water. Let the juices flow.

Now while my chicken is cooking, I made my salsa. That way I'm only dirtying up my processor once. 

Add cooked chicken in processor to shred, with your choice of enchilada sauce, a spoon full of sour cream, jalapeno sauce (I get this from Homeland in the $ isle and my family loves it!) and a little more salsa if you like. 

Get a baking pan out and cover with tin foil. Then spray with a non-stick cooking spray. This way when your done, you do not have to work as hard to clean the pan. (Unless someone thinks these are so good and are willing to do dishes afterwards, but not likely in my house).

Then lay your tortilla out, scoop a spoon of chicken mix on tortilla and add a few slices of Velveeta cheese. Roll up and place in pan, folded side down. Continue until all mixture is gone. 

I pour enchilada sauce on top then cook on 350 for about 15-20 minutes, then I pull the pan out, cover in shredded cheese and cover the pan with tin foil to melt the cheese while I get everything else ready. 

That's it! And they are GGGOOOOODDDD!

Now on a normal blog this is where the recipe would be. Put everything is pretty much Rachel Rayed but I'll list everything anyway.

2-5 lbs of chicken

your choice of flour tortillas

Velveeta cheese

enchilada sauce

salsa

taco seasoning

sour cream

jalapeno sauce 

shredded cheese

cooking spray

Menu Monday Feb 18 - Feb 24

My menu is not complete because I haven't been shopping in 2 weeks so I really don't know what I have. 

I have been trying one recipe from Pinterest each week. You can follow me A Mom's Krazy Life to see what I've tried. Do you have a Pinterest that was awesome that you would like to share? 

Remember:

HL=Homeland

SAL=Save A Lot

FL=Firelake Grocery

W=Walmart 

Breakfast
Cereal
French Toast Sticks
Homemade sausage biscuits

Snacks and Desserts


Dinner
Monday - 

Source: therecipecritic.com via Wendie on Pinterest

This was just awesome and the kids liked it too.

Tuesday -
Grandma's chicken and dressing
I'm not sure where I found this but it's not my grandma, that was just what the recipe was called.
I posted the recipe on Ziplist.

Wednesday -
Left overs

Thursday -
Cheeseburgers and loaded fries

Friday - 
Undecided

Saturday - 
Undecided

Sunday - 
Undecided


I will have to go back and look at prices. Two weeks from shopping, I can't remember anything.

My weekly schedule

I don't know about you but my life is super busy and crazy. If I do not have checklist for almost EVERYTHING, I forget. Which includes a house cleaning list. I really don't remember to dust or wipe off door knobs. 

Since my blog is here to share my life with you, I wanted to share My Weekly Schedule. Feel free to share how you keep everything on track cause Lord knows I always need suggestions.

Daily: (well, I try with good intentions)
10 mins kitchen clean up
10 mins bathroom
10 mins computer room
10 mins bedroms

Monday:
Menu
Kitchen
Batch Cooking
Bills/Budget
Schedule for the week
*Shopping


Tuesday:
Bathrooms
Towel Tuesday
Tim's Clothes 
Parent Committe Stuff
 
Wednesday:
Living Room 
Boy's Clothes
Shopping Day
Non-profit Stuff

Thursday:
Bedroom 
My Clothes
PTO Stuff

Friday:
Popcorn Friday
*Shopping


Saturday:
Work outside (when it's nice)
Enjoy day with kiddos


Sunday: 
Coupon list


*On Monday's and Friday's my stores get trucks in. So if something wasn't available on Wednesday, I can get it the other days. Plus Monday is another good day for Homeland because new coupons came out on Sunday to match up to the ad.