We got a new car yesterday to replace my Ford. Here's some photos:
http://gallery.boom.net/julie-2009nissanquests
I got weepy when I uploaded the photo of my Ford. I'm blaming the pregnancy, but it was the first car I really bought myself...first car loan and I got it all by myself. I think it was like the first grown up thing I did. Yes, it was when I was like 27, but I got lucky with the car my parents passed onto me out of High School and kept it 11 years. The Explorer is 9 years old...and was starting to show it's age, so I know it had to go, but I am still a little sad. LOVE the new car though, and I don't want my husband to think otherwise. I'm sure it's mostly just heightened emotions from the hormones.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Walgreens Savings
I'm joining the line of coupon shoppers. I went out Sunday, got the newspaper and clipped all the coupons that I thought we could use. Then I looked at all the weekly ads for the stores and found the best way to save. My first shopping trip was to Walgreens. Got this:
Includes:
3 Boxes of Puffs Plus 72 count
2 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
2 10.3 oz Dawn Dish Detergent
3 pack Gillette Venus Razors
6 cans Campbell's soup
325 ml Vasoline lotion
3 Dove 3.15 oz soap bars
60 oz Cascade dish detergent
Vasoline cocoa butter smoothing body butter (Marked down from $8.99, to $4.59)
The retail on the product total was $71 and I paid $41.40. I know people who get more savings, but I'm just starting out, so I'm sure I'll get better as I get going. I also got a $2 register coupon from Walgreens so I'll be able to use that next time. I have a spreadsheet started, a shopping list and my envelope of coupons.
Includes:
3 Boxes of Puffs Plus 72 count
2 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
2 10.3 oz Dawn Dish Detergent
3 pack Gillette Venus Razors
6 cans Campbell's soup
325 ml Vasoline lotion
3 Dove 3.15 oz soap bars
60 oz Cascade dish detergent
Vasoline cocoa butter smoothing body butter (Marked down from $8.99, to $4.59)
The retail on the product total was $71 and I paid $41.40. I know people who get more savings, but I'm just starting out, so I'm sure I'll get better as I get going. I also got a $2 register coupon from Walgreens so I'll be able to use that next time. I have a spreadsheet started, a shopping list and my envelope of coupons.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cannelloni
We had a Cannelloni meal from Dream Dinners last night. Quite good, but I realized after I had put the meal together I forgot to spray the bottom of the pan with cooking spray...oops. Didn't turn out too bad, just stuck a tiny bit. We were supposed to have 2 pieces each, but I ended up just having one, a salad and some cherry tomatoes. Worked out just fine. Don't have a description, sorry... I have quite a few meals left, but will probably make an order from SS at the end of this month. I've enjoyed the convenience of the meals.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Pecan Crusted Pork Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Had this last night. This was one of the more high maintenance meals. Here's the description:
"Our boneless pork chops are tenderized in a seasoned buttermilk mixture to moisten and sweeten, then sprinkled with crunchy pecans and crispy bread crumbs. Serve this easy baked dish with our fluffy mashed potatoes (provided) for the perfect end to a busy day."
Johannes liked it a lot. I liked it, but the crust was a little dry. I think I'd have sprayed it a little more with the pam so it oven fried a bit more. Still a success. The mashed potatoes were quite good and I admit I was really surprised by that.
"Our boneless pork chops are tenderized in a seasoned buttermilk mixture to moisten and sweeten, then sprinkled with crunchy pecans and crispy bread crumbs. Serve this easy baked dish with our fluffy mashed potatoes (provided) for the perfect end to a busy day."
Johannes liked it a lot. I liked it, but the crust was a little dry. I think I'd have sprayed it a little more with the pam so it oven fried a bit more. Still a success. The mashed potatoes were quite good and I admit I was really surprised by that.
Flank Steak with Horseradish Sauce
I'm behind on my reviews, but only two meals behind. We had this one a couple weeks back. Here's the description:
"Satisfy your steak craving with this lean and tender version, flavored with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and garlic. The juicy steak tastes great on its own, or for an extra kick and authentic steakhouse flavor, serve it with our zesty horseradish sauce. Grill or Broiler – 15-20 minutes if thawed, 25 minutes if frozen."
It was very good, but we didn't use a lot of the sauce because Johannes isn't a fan of horseradish. I like it, but the steak was marinated enough it didn't really need a sauce. Also, the flank steak was folded, and I didn't realize it and cooked it partway rolled up. It seemed to still work. :)
"Satisfy your steak craving with this lean and tender version, flavored with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and garlic. The juicy steak tastes great on its own, or for an extra kick and authentic steakhouse flavor, serve it with our zesty horseradish sauce. Grill or Broiler – 15-20 minutes if thawed, 25 minutes if frozen."
It was very good, but we didn't use a lot of the sauce because Johannes isn't a fan of horseradish. I like it, but the steak was marinated enough it didn't really need a sauce. Also, the flank steak was folded, and I didn't realize it and cooked it partway rolled up. It seemed to still work. :)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes
Tonight we had a dinner from Dream Dinners and here's the description:
"Tender all natural chicken breasts are cooked until golden brown then topped with a savory mushroom & Marsala wine sauce. Serve with a side of fluffy home-style mashed potatoes (provided) and you have a restaurant quality meal you can serve at home."
Apparently when I was putting together the meal I missed the bag of mashed potatoes, because there weren't any in it. My fault though...I guess since it was my first time I can be forgiven, especially since I had some instant in the pantry. I also did a side of steamed veggies in the microwave that turned out pretty good.
The chicken was really good, although I will say the sauce cooked down a lot more then I'd have liked. Still it tasted great. This was one of the more complicated meals to make, I had to brown the chicken, then cook the sauce, then heat them together, but it was still easier then making it from scratch. Johannes really enjoyed it as well. Another success I'd say.
"Tender all natural chicken breasts are cooked until golden brown then topped with a savory mushroom & Marsala wine sauce. Serve with a side of fluffy home-style mashed potatoes (provided) and you have a restaurant quality meal you can serve at home."
Apparently when I was putting together the meal I missed the bag of mashed potatoes, because there weren't any in it. My fault though...I guess since it was my first time I can be forgiven, especially since I had some instant in the pantry. I also did a side of steamed veggies in the microwave that turned out pretty good.
The chicken was really good, although I will say the sauce cooked down a lot more then I'd have liked. Still it tasted great. This was one of the more complicated meals to make, I had to brown the chicken, then cook the sauce, then heat them together, but it was still easier then making it from scratch. Johannes really enjoyed it as well. Another success I'd say.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Lobster Ravioli with Creme Fraiche and Herbs
Tonight we had a dinner by Super Suppers, Lobster Ravioli with Creme Fraiche and Herbs. I took it out of the freezer at around 2:30 yesterday and it was thawed and ready to be baked tonight. Here's the web description:
"Beautiful Lobster Ravioli served in a wonderful béchamel sauce favored with white wine, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs will make everyone say O! La! La! All you have to do is pop it in the oven and bake until it's hot and bubbly."
Well, again this meal was bought intended to please my husband. I'm not usually a white sauce kind of girl on pasta, we usually compromise and get vodka sauce. This pasta though was very, very tasty. I really enjoyed it. Made some green beans and garlic toast to go with it. I have a feeling Johannes liked it, because not only did he tell me he liked it, but I had 4 pieces pf ravioli and he had like 12. That's ok, usually I eat most of the green beans. Definitely a successful dinner from Super Suppers. We're going to try the Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes from Dream Dinners tomorrow, and I'll get a real test on how it is to come home from work and prepare the meal.
"Beautiful Lobster Ravioli served in a wonderful béchamel sauce favored with white wine, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs will make everyone say O! La! La! All you have to do is pop it in the oven and bake until it's hot and bubbly."
Well, again this meal was bought intended to please my husband. I'm not usually a white sauce kind of girl on pasta, we usually compromise and get vodka sauce. This pasta though was very, very tasty. I really enjoyed it. Made some green beans and garlic toast to go with it. I have a feeling Johannes liked it, because not only did he tell me he liked it, but I had 4 pieces pf ravioli and he had like 12. That's ok, usually I eat most of the green beans. Definitely a successful dinner from Super Suppers. We're going to try the Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes from Dream Dinners tomorrow, and I'll get a real test on how it is to come home from work and prepare the meal.
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