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Menu Plan Monday - Week of April 25, 2011

It's leftover week here at Spend Less 2 Save More!  One of the easiest ways to save money in the kitchen is to re-purpose leftovers into a brand new meal that everyone enjoys!  We apparently have a lot of leftovers from the long holiday weekend, so here is what it written in dry erase marker on the calendar board!

Monday - Creamy Turkey Rice Soup
Tuesday - Beef Tips and Noodles
Wednesday - Ham and Potato Soup
Thursday - Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Friday - Hamburgers
Saturday - Date Night
Sunday - My Nephew's Birthday Party!

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

Happy Easter

Matthew 28:1-10

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

May God bless you and your family on this Easter Day!  And don't eat too much candy and get a big belly ache!

Earth Day 2011

April 22nd is Earth Day!  While some people celebrate it by doing something to help our planet on one day, this is something that should be done year round as a habit.  Here are the top 10 things my family does to celebrate our Earth everyday!

1.  Use resuable bags at Aldi's and Target (Target gives you $0.05 off for every bag).
2.  We have a paper collection bin in the garage and all paper gets thrown in there.  Think of all the paper in your house every day just from junk mail!  We then dump the paper in the Paper Retriver bins located practially everywhere!
3.  We have a cardboard collection bin in the garage.  All carboard goes into this bin.  Think of the carboard that is often generated just from making dinner!  About every 2 - 3 weeks we dump the carboard into bins made available by our city!
4.  We have a garbage can in the garage for all plastic and glass that can be curbside recycled!
5.  Out of a room?  Lights off!
6.  We try to wash all clothes in cold water!
7.  Minimize as much drying clothes as possible in the clothes dryer bby hanging items outside!
8.  Donate clothes, shoes, and household items to people who can re-use them.
9.  Combine errands into one trip to reduce gas usuage
10.  Reuse plastic shopping bags as garbage can liners!

Disney 2011 on a Budget – Our Vacation Schedule

I am continuing my series Disney 2011 on a Budget. If you missed the first post, Disney 2011 on a Budget – How to Get There & Where to Stay, or the second post, Disney 2011 on a Budget – The Budget, be sure to check them out!


Wow – I normally like a nice relaxing vacation where the only thing I need to decide is whether we are going to the beach or the pool today. With Disney however, I wanted to make sure we have a schedule for each day we are there. We have some flexibility in case it decides on rain on our “Main Street Parade”, but this is how our week is planned!

Day 1 – Arrive at Condo after a long drive, eat dinner at condo, go to bed!

Day 2 – Resort Day (enjoy the pool and amenities)
Breakfast /Lunch – At Condo
Dinner – Grill out Steaks

Day 3 – Magic Kingdom
Breakfast – at condo
Lunch – at park
Dinner – at park

Day 4 – Resort Day
Breakfast – Breakfast with Characters at Chef Mickey’s
Lunch – at condo
Dinner – Eat Out

Day 5 – Disney's Hollywood Studios
Breakfast – at condo
Lunch – at park
Dinner – Grab Pizza on the way home

Day 6 – Disney's Animal Kingdom
Breakfast – at condo
Lunch – at park
Dinner – Reservations at The Rainforest Café (Downtown Disney)

Day 7 – Resort Day
Breakfast /Lunch – At Condo
Dinner – Grill out Chicken

Day 8 – Head Back Home!

Menu Plan Monday - Week of April 18, 2011

I cannot believe it is Easter Week!  Even though Easter is late this year, it still feels like it came too fast.  I am praying for lovely weather for such a blessed holiday.  May the true spirit of the Easter season be in your hearts.

Monday - Grilled Marinated Chicken and Easy Seasoned Potatoes
Tuesday - Skillet Lasagna
Wednesday - Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders
Thursday - Grilled Pork Kebabs with a Cucumber Sauce
Friday - Tilapia and mac and cheese
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Easter at my sister's house

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

General Mills Spring Savings

Be on the lookout for a display in your local grocery store for these General Mills Spring Savings coupon books.  I found them while shopping at my local Giant Eagle on Saturday.  Inside you will find over $15 in coupons for:

GM Cereals
Yolpait

Chex Mix

Nature Valley

Betty Crocker Brownies

Bisquick

Hamburger Helper

Suddenly Salad

Old El Paso

Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods

Pillsbury Frozen Products