Steve's Produce!

Recently I stumbled upon a great produce place!  When I say great, that means one thing...they have a SALE table!  Yes, a SALE table of various veggies and fruits that are going bad within 3 days.  Perfect for my budget!  When I stop I usually look for two items....tomato's and bell peppers (any color peppers).  This week I stopped twice (on my way home) and found these gems......

These were $1----not bad at all for 6!

 

These jalapeno peppers were $1 a bag, the apples were $1, and the cucumber was $.50.
Total for this bunch was $2.50

 

Kohls....Back to School deals!!!

Today I went to Kohls for the first time in a year.  I had found a $10 off $25 Kids clothing coupon online plus the Sunday paper had a 15% off any item in the store coupon and I was able to use them both!  Score!!!!

Here is what I found for the kids:

Orange T shirt $ 6
Blue Cargo Shorts $9.01
Boys 8pk socks $6.76
Jean Capri's $3.61
Pink Capri's $2.40
Purple Capri's $2.40

Sub Total $30.18
15% off    -$4.53
TOTAL $27.45 (with tax)

Back to school deals......Walmart

So I was out getting some things from Walmart which I rarely frequent these days and happen to stumble on some cute things for Kendra at a great price!

Check out what I got as part of her back to school clothes:

The pink top was $3
The floral skirt was $3
The Disney Victoria Necklace/bracelet combo was .50
The purple skirt was $3
The white shirt was $3.97

Total spent $13.47 + tax

Express Deals....$15 off a $30 purchase!

I am very behind in blogging my deals here lately....I have been so busy with working all summer (which is NEW to me) and sending the kids to camp. 

Last month I got a Facebook offer from Express which was $15 off a $30 purchase.  Now I rarely hit the mall and hardly ever step into Express so I took my coupon and visited the store after work one afternoon.

When I walked in I saw all kinds of sleeveless summer tanks on sale...$10 each!  Wow!  They had many styles and prints, however I wear an XS top and the choices were very limted....no prob!  I bought three tanks (super cute, see through print on back, small pocket on  front). 

My total was $30 and after my $15 coupon I paid $15 + tax....not bad at all for 3 tops at Express!

Discount Store Makeup?

So I have slowly been trying out discount store makeup and products.....I use Clinique for the most part but I am slowly moving towards discount products and saving a few $$.

Here are a few things I picked up this weekend.  Walgreens had the Wet n Wild products for $1.49.  WOW!  Why not try a few things out?

Here is what I picked up........

 

The lip product on the left is a lip shimmer #100 which was shimmier (pretty sure that is NOT a word) than I would have liked but I will still wear it and I do like it just not all the shimmer....The middle lip stick was called "Bear it all" and it is a peachy/brown/nude combo.....it's o.k. and I actually mix it up with the shimmer.  The nail polish is called "Sugar Coat #205B" and Kendra helped pick it out.  It is a light ballet slipper color and I like it.  Def a must try!  The Mascara I have used for months and it works very well.  The Marc Anthony Morocco  Argan Oil packet is a deep conditioner I got from Ulta.  It was $2.99 and it will actually give you 2 treatments in one packet.  Afterwards my hair felt great. 

 

All in all I spent a total of $8.95 + tax which is a great deal to try out new products!

Paleo Turkey Meatloaf

This is another great recipe I got out of "The Food Lovers" Make it Paleo.

Ingredients

• 1 whole Egg, whisked
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
• 1/2 whole Bell Pepper, chopped
• 2 lb Ground Turkey
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
• I added fresh chopped jalepeno for an extra kick!

 

Directions:

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. Preheat oven to bake at 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Lightly grease a loaf pan with coconut oil.
4. Pour ground turkey mixture into the loaf pan.
5. Evenly distribute the mixture to get a uniform loaf.
6. Bake at 375°F for one hour.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. Slice, and serve!. Super Easy!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Notes:

This recipe will work best with a perforated loaf pan with drip holes on the bottom (and a matching catch pan for the drippings).

Paleo Steak Fajita's

Here is a recipe I made Sunday night.  It was sooo good!  I checked out "The Food Lovers"  Make it Paleo at the local library and found so many yummy recipes to try out :)

Paleo Steak Fajita's

 1 lb skirt steak (I had trouble finding it at Publix but WD had it on sale)
1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin

Steak Marinade

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
juice of 2 limes
1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin
4 cloves of garlic minced

Directions:

1. Rinse skirt steak under cool water and pat dry.
2. Carefully remove any remaining silver skin from the steak.
3. Place steak in a 1-gallon ziplock bag and set aside.
4. In a small mixing bowl, lime juice, salt, pepper, chipotle, cumin, and garlic.
5. Pour marinade over steak, seal bag, and toss to evenly coat the entire skirt steak.
6. Place in the refrigerator and marinate up to 24 hours.
7. Preheat grill to 500°F, 10 minutes prior to cooking.
8. Remove steak from the refrigerator and bring up to room temperature.
9. Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side.
10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes after cooking, then cut steak in thin strips.
11. Heat coconut oil on medium heat in a cast-iron skillet.
12. Add vegetables and seasonings, and sauté until onions are translucent and peppers have softened.
13. Remove from heat and set aside.
14. Turn oven to broil at 500°F, and raise oven rack to the top level.
15. Place vegetables in cast-iron skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes.
16. Serve steak topped with vegetables, and with a side of guacamole.

The side I made to go with this was Broccoli Slaw Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

•  2 Green Onion
• 4 cups Broccoli, grated
• 1/2 head Red Cabbage, grated
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Ginger Dressing--recipe below

 

Directions:Thinly slice 1/2 of a red cabbage using a mandoline or sharp knife.
Using a grater or food processor, grate broccoli to uniform small chunks.

Chop green onions into 1/4-inch pieces.

Toss everything together with the Asian ginger dressing.

Serve.

 Sesame Ginger Dressing-

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Root, minced (I used organic minced ginger I got from Whole Foods)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
• 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil, toasted
• 2 tsp Sesame Seeds

 

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. Mince garlic and ginger.
2. Combine sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
3. Whisk all ingredients together.
4. Serve withAsian steak salad.