Publix Trip!

Here is what I picked up today at Publix....the sale changes over tomorrow so I went in for just a  few things.  Mainly for my Flatout Bread and Pizza I was making for dinner!

Publix Yogurt $.20 a piece

Silk Fruit and Protein $2.00-$1 manuf cpn = $1

Blue Diamond Almonds BOGO = $1.45 a can......so good for snacking on or adding to yogurt for b-fast

Publix Waffles (kids fav) $1.66

Pasta Sauce (for my picky kids) $1.43

Pizza Sauce $1.50

7 UP (for Trent's upset tummy :(  $1

Top Sirloin Steak $3.99/LB (I bought 2--great deal)

Fresh Veggie Stir Fry $1.67 (add above steak and dinner is ready)

Muffin Mix $1.19 each

Mushrooms $1.50

Mozzerella $1.99

Applesauce $1.69

Flatout Bread BOGO = $1.60 each (Freeze one bag, make delish pizza's)

Carrots $1.50

Insulated Large Bag $2 (I bring a ton of food to work, this is a nice size)

Pepperoni's $2.19

Soft Scrub $2.50 - $1 manuf cpn = $1.50

Dial Soap $1 - .50 Manuf cpn = .50 each

Choc pudding $1

 

I had a $5 Publix store coupon so my total was $36.23

 

Total Savings $29.13

 

 



Bath and Body Works Deals

Finally I made it to the Bath and Body Works semi annual sale!  With working so much and being off with the kids on Friday's, there has not been a good time to shop.  I was so happy to finally make it and stock up on candles and lotions which I was totally out of!

Here is how I made out :)

*I also used a $10 off coupon = discount*
#4 Large Candles $5 - discount = $3.68
#3 Full Size Lotions $3 - discount = $2.27
#1 Full Size Shower Gel $3 - discount = $2.27
#3 Small Lotions $1.66 - discount = $.94
#2 Kids Poof's $2.75 - discount = $2.08

Total Spent $30.78

Walgreens Friends and Family Deals!

So last night I finally went through my Sunday paper looking through the ad's, etc.  I always look at Walgreens for their super cheap bottled water.  I noticed 24 pks of water were only $1.99 (limit 3 but that is ok).  They also had Gain detergent, sandwich bags and freezer bags for .89...what a deal and who does not need water, laundry detergent, and sandwich bags?  So I added these items to my list.  Then I get an email from Walgreens last night with a 15% off friends and family coupon on all purchases......20% off if you buy anything that is Walgreens brand (The NICE brand) which turned out perfect for me!

Here is my breakdown of savings:

NICE brand bottled water $1.99-20% off = $1.59 each 24pk (WOW--I got 3 packs)
NICE brand sandwich bags AND freezer bags = .89 = 20% off = .78 per box (I got 4 boxes)
GAIN laundry detergent $4.99-15% off = 4.24 - $1 manuf Cpn = $3.24 (Not bad)

TOTAL SPENT $11.13

Flat Bread Pizza!

Today I was at Publix picking up a few things for dinner!  I knew when I got up I wanted a flat bread pizza.  Of course the "Flat Out" bread was BOGO so I got 2 bags for $3.19.  Not a bad deal!  I usually freeze a bag, and keep one bag out.

With a flat bread pizza you can't go wrong.....add whatever you would like with less than half the fat of a traditional pizza. 

Here is the breakdown of my dinner tonight......

Flat Out Bread
Pizza sauce (I go light so it does not weigh down the bread)
1/4 c mozzarella cheese
9 pepperoni's
red onion
tomato
mushrooms

Heat oven on 450-500, cook for about 6-7 minutes (watch it so it does not BURN).

According to my calculations (and the package of each item) my flatbread was aprox:

245 Calories
16 g carbs
15 g fat
19 g protein
860 g sodium

Not bad for a nice size flatbread ;)  Enjoy!

Publix Deals

Today I went into Publix for just a few things and ended up with a cart full of stuff.  I just can't pass up a great deal!  I actually found all my coupons on the items!  That NEVER happens! 

Deal #1 (My kids go through a can a week at summer camp)
Sunscreen 8.99-2.00 publix cpn = 6.99
Sunscreen 8.99-2.99 publix cpn = 6.99

**With every can of sunscreen,  you got $3 off either Sun Chips OR Gatorade 6pk**
Since I got 2 cans I chose Sun Chips $3.99-$3 = .99 for a big bag AND Gatorade $3.00 - $3.00 = FREE.   Total spent $14.97

Deal #2
5 boxes of Nature Valley bars on sale $1.99 + $1 off coupon on every box=  .99 a box
7 boxes of peanut butter oatmeal squares on sale $1.99 + $1 off coupon on every box = .99 a box
2 bags (40 ct) of Totino's pizzeria rolls on sale $1.49 a bag + $1 off coupon on each bag = .49 a bag
2 packs (4 ct total) of Smores snacks $1.00 each pack + $1 off coupon when you buy 2 packs = $.50  a pack
Total Spent $13.86

 

Deal #3

Top Sirloin Steaks were $3.99/lb

I got 3 packs of steaks and paid $2.71, $3.71, and $3.71

Claussen Pickles were on sale for $2 a jar! 

Maries dressing (our fav) was BOGO so each bottle was $1.64

Total Spent $17.41

 



Paleo Chicken Stir Fry w/ Mediterranean Flair

Wow, it's been forever since I have posted any new recipes I have tried out!  I guess because I have not made anything new in almost a month.  Last week I got on a kick and went online for new dinner idea's and I found a few actually!  Mostly from fastpaleo.com.  Now I don't eat paleo every night, it's more like a few meals a week, and then I make whatever I want the other days that are non paleo. 

The first new recipe I tried out over the weekend and it was really good!!  Here is the recipe!

3 Boneless Chicken Breasts cut in to bite size pieces

3 Cups Fresh Green Beans

1 Medium Red Pepper sliced

1/2 Red Onion sliced

10 White Mushrooms sliced (or more if you choose-I love em')

15 Kalamata Olives pitted (or more if you wish)

4 Tbs Kalamata Olive juice (I used more but it's up to you)

Sea Salt to taste

1 Tbs Ghee or Cooking oil of your choice (Olive oil would be okay for this.) -I used coconut oil

Cut up all your veggies and chicken.  Sprinkle salt on chicken pieces.
Heat oil in a medium fry pan on medium-high
Add chicken to pan.
Let meat brown on both sides and cook. Should take about 5 min on each side.

 

 



After chicken is cooked, Add 2 Tbsp kalamata olive juice.
Add green beans, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and kalamata olives.
Let vegetables and chicken simmer (about 3 minutes.)
Remove from heat.
Veggies should still be crunchy but cooked (i.e – onions will have become caramelized.)

Serve up and enjoy!

Salmon and roasted veggies

Today I made a new recipe!  I knew I was cooking salmon when I got up this morning but needed a new twist on it!  I found this recipe on marksdailyapple.com.  It looked good so what the heck!  I will give it a whirl!

Here is what you need:
(I was lucky I had everything already on hand)

1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil

3 green onions, roughly chopped

2 to 4 cloves garlic

4 center-cut salmon fillets ( I only used 2 fillets)

3/4 pound green beans (give or take)

1 pound mushrooms (try a blend of cremini and oyster), roughly chopped

3 red bell peppers, thinly sliced (I used 1 red pepper + 1 green bell pepper)

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 ºF

Place three rimmed baking pans in the oven to heat up. One needs to be just large enough to hold the salmon, the other two will be for the vegetables. The more spread out the veggies are, the faster they will cook. (I used one round pan for salmon and one small casserole dish for veggies).
In a blender, combine the coconut aminos (or tamari) and the oils, green onions and garlic for about 25 seconds, until the green onions and garlic are very finely chopped.

Pour 1 tablespoon of the sauce into a small bowl and then brush it onto the salmon pieces.

Combine the green beans, bell peppers and mushrooms in a large bowl. Pour the remaining sauce on top and use your hands to toss the veggies until well coated.

Take the hot pans out of the oven. Set the salmon pieces in one of the hot pans. Spread the veggies out in the other two pans. Place all the pans in the oven.

 

 

 

Bake for 20 or so minutes or until salmon reaches desired doneness.

Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the salmon and veggies to taste. Serve with additional coconut aminos or tamari on the side for additional flavor if needed!

ENJOY!