January 25, 2012

This week there are not as many good deals, so I am using some staples that I hoard almost A&E worthy.  I usually go crazy and buy a number of items that I don't need at the moment in mass quantities.  This includes things like pasta and rice mixes (like pasta-roni), frozen veggies, canned veggies/beans/tomatoes, canned soups and broths, frozen meats, bacon, cheeses, and jarred items.  That way it is only a few items I buy each week at need, and the rest are other hoarding items.  It also makes the rough patches easier to handle, those times when every penny counts.  I write this without good deals this week, there are a few but not as many as usual.  I am using those staples I have, but have tried to find deals on others for anyone out there reading.... if there is anyone!  Remember that I shop for everything else I can at Aldi's and

Meal 1:
Roasted Pork Butt (Pork Shoulder) with Apples and Onions (from the Pioneer Woman - LOVE HER!!)
She calls for wild rice to be a side dish but I plan on using different rice mixes I have collected
On Sale This Week:
Farmland Best Pork Butt Roast $.98/lb - Ray's Apple Market (Friday-Sunday only)
Apples (Gala/Granny Smith/Golden Delicious) 10 lbs for $10 at Dillons ($1.49/lb at Ray's)
Yellow Onions $.98/lb at Ray's and 10 lbs/$10 at Dillons *
* indicates that item located at Aldi and may be cheaper

Meal 2:
Crock Pot Chicken Soft (or Hard) Tacos with Re-fried Beans
Will use this recipe for Creamy Chicken Taquitos later in the week.  My family likes rice, but if you rather beans or taco chips and salsa totally change it up.
On Sale This Week:
Best Choice Frozen Chicken Breasts 3 lb bag $4.88 at Ray's Apple Market (GOOD DEAL!!) **
Kroger Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 for $4 at Dillons (maybe cheaper at Aldi's I stocked up a few weeks ago at HyVee) *
Kroger Sour Cream at Dillons 4 for $5 (don't have to buy 4 for deal) *
Dole Lettuce $.77 -at HyVee (Thursday-Saturday only)

Taco Bell Taco Shells (if making hard tacos) $.98 at Ray's
Taco Bell Refied Beans $.98 at Ray's *
Kraft Salad Dressing at Dillons $1.79 (need Zesty Italian)*
Avacados $.29 each at Aldi (10 for $10 at Dillons)
* indicates that item located at Aldi and may be cheaper

Meal 3:
Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos and Spanish Rice Bake (leave out ground beef and can sub white rice for long grain rice)
On Sale This Week:
See Crockpot Chicken Recipe above
Dole Lettuce $.77 -at HyVee (Thursday-Saturday only)*
Kraft Salad Dressing at Dillons $1.79 *
Kroger Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 for $4 at Dillons (maybe cheaper at Aldi's I stocked up a few weeks ago at HyVee)*
Philadelphia Cream Cheese $.99 at Dillons
Bell Peppers (on sale for $.98 each at Ray's but can get cheaper at Aldi if purchased in 3 pack)
Yellow Onions $.98/lb at Ray's and 10 lbs/$10 at Dillons *
Kroger Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 for $4 at Dillons (maybe cheaper at Aldi's I stocked up a few weeks ago at HyVee) *
* indicates that item located at Aldi and may be cheaper

Meal 4 (Promised Alex these even though they are not on sale):
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches with Fries (frozen) and Green Beans (canned or frozen)
On Sale This Week:
Yellow Onions $.98/lb at Ray's and 10 lbs/$10 at Dillons *
Bell Peppers (on sale for $.98 each at Ray's but can get cheaper at Aldi if purchased in 3 pack)*
Kroger Provolone Cheese 2 for $4 at Dillons (probably cheaper at Aldi's)*
Frozen Veggies (Bird's Eye at Ray's $.98)
* indicates that item located at Aldi and may be cheaper

Other Sale Items I Found Worth Buying (or stocking up on!)

Hy-Vee  (see above recipes for other deals)

• Thursday-Saturday Only:
• Wonder Classic White Bread (20 oz.) $.99 (limit 2) ($1.88 at Ray's) - Thursday-Saturday only
• Pepsi 2 liter $.99
• Russet Potatoes (5 lbs bag) $.99
• Dole Lettuce heads $.77
• Starkist Sensations $.99
• Cottenelle 9 Big Roll $3.88
• Chilean Red Grapes $1.49/lb ($1.69 Dillons/$1.99 Ray's)
• Hamburger Helper 10 for $10 (never bad to have on hand)
• HyVee Ketchup $.69
• HyVee Fruit Bars/Yogurt Smoothie Bars 2 for $4
• Coupon needed - Buy 3 Special K Products on page get $3 off milk (GOOD DEAL FOR FAMILIES)

Dillons (see above recipes for other deals) Armor Lunch Makers (small lunchables) $.88

• Pepsi 2 liters $.99
• Kellogg's poptarts $1.69 (Best Choice at Ray's $.98)
• Kroger Yogurt 10 for $4
• Kroger Cottage Cheese/Sour Cream/Dip (16 oz) 4 for $5
• Kroger Bacon $2.38 (buy and freeze for future use when eggs are on sale)

Ray's (see above recipes for other deals)

• Friday-Sunday Only
• Coke 24 pack $4.88 (same price for off brand Kroger/HyVee soda (4-12 pack for $10)
• Best Choice Toaster Pastries $.98
• Oscar Meyer Bologna $.98

Aldi

• Baby Carrots $.49/lb