Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 19, 2011

I hope everyone enjoyed their last Sunday of summer!  We had beautiful weather here and was able to enjoy homemade applesauce and apple pie for dessert.  We went apple picking at a local orchard on Saturday and managed to pick 27 lbs of apples.  I still have a lot left, so their will be more apple dishes for this week!  Enjoy your week!

Monday - Grilled Chicken and homemade slow cooker Applesauce
Tuesday - Meat Manicotti
Wednesday - Beef Tips and Noodles
Thursday - Ham and Potato Soup with Garlic Bread (let the soup season begin!)
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Annual Clam Bake
Sunday - Chicken Broccoli Bake

This post is linked at MPM at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Keeble Granola Fudge Bars - Free After Rebate!

What's better than free after rebate items?  I found these rebate forms for a free box of Keebler Granola Fudge Bars today at our local Marc's store.  Purchases must be made before 10/1/11.  Be on the look out at your store for a display with a rebate tear pad.

I have 2 extra rebate forms, so the first 2 people to e-mail me their address to spendless2savemore@gmail.com will be sent one of my forms for their use!

27# of Apples and Applesauce

We went apple picking yesterday and picked 27 lbs of apples.  The kids, my husband and I just kept picking not realizing how much we had picked!  Oh well, I guess we will be eating apples for awhile.  This morning I made some Crock Pot Applesauce and ooh does my house smell delicious!  Here is the recipe.

Ingredients:
8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup water
2 tsp vanilla

Directions:
Put all ingredients in Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.  Stir every few hours which will break down the apples.  Enjoy hot or cool in fridge!

Sunday Funday - Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Welcome to a new feature on my blog, Sunday Funday! My family is out to find adventures every week at local places in our area. I will be featuring a trip we take every Sunday. We live in the Cleveland, Ohio area so most of the locations will be in this area, unless we get adventurous and travel further! If you ever visited the place that is highlighted, let me know you experience in the comments!

Location:

Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
28728 Wolf Road
Bay Village, OH 44140

Admission:
Free
Donations to the Owl Collection Box are encouraged and greatly appreciated

Accessibility:
Stroller and Wheelchair Friendly

Hours of Operation:
Open Monday through Sunday
10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Closed major holidays:
Easter - April 24, 2011
Memorial Day - May 30, 2011
Independence Day - July 4, 2011
Labor Day - September 5, 2011
Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011
Christmas Day - December 25, 2011
New Year's Day - January 1, 2012

Closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Atmosphere:
Indoor and outdoor animal exhibits

About:
Different varieties of turtles, snakes, frogs, fish, and lizards in the indoor exhibit including a children’s play area with a puppet show house. Outdoor exhibits include birds, ducks, a bald eagle, hawks, wild turkeys, a red fox, deer, a skunk, and rabbits. There is also a planetarium with daily shows.

My Kids’ Favorites:

1. The indoor turtle exhibit – there are at least 7 large turtles in an open exhibit.

2. The outside bridge going over a small pond full of fish and turtles outside.

3. The planetarium show and walk through area where you “glow” in the dark.

My Favorites:

1. Admission is FREE!

2. We’ve gone on weekdays and weekends and never have had to deal with any crowds.

3. Parking is convenient to the front door.

4. Very stroller and wheelchair friendly, all on one level inside and outside.

Time Commitment:
We normally spend about 2 hours at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Make a day of it and pack a picnic lunch! There are picnic tables located by the parking lot.

Bruegger's Joins Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry Week® Sept. 18–24, 2011

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. will join in a fight against childhood hunger during Share Our Strength’s annual Dine Out for No Kid Hungry Week®, a week-long national restaurant event in cities across the United States. Scheduled from September 18-24, 2011, the event raises funds for No Kid Hungry™, Share Our Strength’s national campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015 and help connect kids to the food they need to live healthy, active lives.

Bruegger’s is asking its guests to join in this important cause. Beginning September 18, guests can purchase coupon books in any of the chain’s 300 plus locations. A $20 value, the book is filled with discounts and free items to be used throughout the year. Most importantly, all proceeds from the $3 book will go directly to Share our Strength and its important mission of ending childhood hunger. More details will be available on Bruegger's Facebook page.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry hopes to raise $150 million by 2015 in order to ensure that 17 million children in need have the food they need each day. Each year, generous restaurant partners donate a portion of the week’s sales, offer special promotions or collect donations from their customers to help Dine Out for No Kid Hungry achieve its mission!

Check out the press release here, this is a great opportunity to help a wonderful organization while saving money for yourself!

Plum District - Get Any Pair of Shoes or Handbag from JustFabulous for as low as $11.90!

PlumDistrict has a great deal today for JustFabulous.


You can get any pair of shoes or handbag from JustFabulous for $19 – free shipping included!!

If you are new to PlumDistrict you will get a $5 credit to your account making this only $14!

Plus, use coupon code: fall2fab to get an additional 15% off!

JustFabulous is a great site where you complete a quick fashion survey and they will show you a ton of great suggestions for shoes and handbags. Now, for someone like me who loves to buy handbags, this could be dangerous…lol

This would be a great way to stretch your money and buy a great Christmas gift!

Fall Family Fun!

It's that time of year again; time to start the fall festivities! One of my favorite activities as a family is picking apples. We will be heading out this weekend to pick some apples. Pick Your Own is a great resource for finding locations in your area to pick apples, find pumpkins, or take in an autumn hayride. Check it out today to plan your family next's adventure!