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Successful Harris Teeter Trip with Super Doubles!

I spent $88 this morning and saved $82!  Any coupon 1.98 or less doubled.  Some of the freebies I got were:
3 Philadelphia Cooking Creme- on sale for $2 and I had a $1 off coupon that doubled.
3 Lance Cracker Creation- on sale for $2 and I had a $1 off coupon.
3 Dan-o-nino Yogurt 6pk- They were 1.99 and I had a $1 off coupon.
1 Oreo Ultimate Icing- They are 1.50 and I had a $1 off coupon which creates an overage. :)  I was only able to get one however because that is all they had but will check again next time.

I also got 2 Smart Balance Milks- 3.99 and I had a 1.50 off coupon which brought it down to .99 cents milk.
6 Lunchables with fruit- I had a B1G1 raincheck plus $1 off coupons and they were only 3.19.  So I really only paid 3.57 for 6 lunchables. :)
3 OreIda Sweet Potato Fries which were 3.69 and I had $1 off coupons which made it 5.07.
2 Snyders Sandwiches, 3.19 and I had a .75 cents off that doubled.
Everything else was B1G1 or on sale through EVIC.
Thomas English Muffins: B1G1
Perdue Boneless Fit and Easy chicken breasts: B1G1
4lbs Ground Beef: 1.99lb sale
4 Stouffers Mac and Cheese for $10 (plus I get a dollar back on my Saving Star account for this purchase)
4 Stouffers Salisbury Steak for $10
and Buy 2 Get 3 free Pepsi products  (I actually forgot to put those in the picture!) which made all five 12.98. :)



A pretty good morning in my book!  This was the most coupons I have used in a trip- it was exactly 20 (you can only double 20).  I have two more transactions laid out and hoping I can talk my sister into going so I only have to make one more trip. :)

My granny, the coupon queen who cuts them out of the newspapers that she can get a hold off at the home, was proud of me.  That made my day even better.

Summertime...new recipes and the never-ending housework. :)

Since it is summertime and I will have more time to experiment with recipes, I figured I could blog about it! :)  The hubby and I have both become big fans of the mocha frappe.  I love them from anywhere but we both LOVE them from the Java Post in Cape Carteret.  However, it adds up really quickly.  So I googled it of course and then played with some ideas.  The key is freezing the coffee in ice cube trays!  I made strong coffee and poured it into the ice cube trays.  Then when I want to make a frappe, I put however many into the blender with some milk and hersheys chocolate and Voila!  You have a version of the Mocha Frappe.  Saves money and calories, I am sure!

Brice has had tons of yellow squash come from his garden so far.  I took it and mixed 1.5 cups of bisquick (or any pancake mix will work), 1 egg, 1 cup water, and some garlic salt.  It also asked for parmesan or romano cheese, but I think I may use sharp cheddar and see if it adds more taste.  I also sprinkled the slices of squash with black pepper on both sides.  Next time I will also substitute the garlic salt with cayenne pepper.  You will dredge the squash through the mixture and then fry it up.  It becomes nice and fluffy.  It was not very crispy, so you may want to fry it longer but it was just as good not very crispy.  I put it in the oven on about 250 to keep it warm until the rest of dinner was ready. The hubby and I were both shocked because it was very yummy!  You are getting this from a girl who typically doesn't eat squash but I have eaten it both fried and in a casserole in the past month, lol.  Enjoy!

Fingers crossed because I have already downloaded different recipes for cantaloupe. :)

Updated...things are looking up.

Thank the Lord, I have not had any big relapses since the last!  I have been feeling pretty good so far.  I got a "why didn't you call me?" from the neurologist when I told him about the last, but he is so super nice.  We discussed me stopping nursing in September when he wants me to come back in and begin treatment again. 

The heat, of course, is making my legs tighten up but other than that, not too bad.  I spent the weekend out in the yard with the hubby and was glad to see that I didn't have to spend a day in bed to make up for it this time.  I try not to think about it, but I am a little nervous at how hot it already is this year. 

My newest symptom seems to be what they nicely call the "MS hug".  Not as friendly as it sounds but mine isn't as bad as it could be.  I found a solution however. :)  I am now proudly wearing a version of "spanx".  It not only holds parts of me that aren't quite bouncing back as I lose weight, but it also holds my ribs.  Part of the MS hug is your ribs somewhat hurting.  For me it is more uncomfortable than anything else.  It is almost as if the ribs have rubbed against each other and are sore.  I was having to, at times, just put my hands on my ribs when they were bothering me and the compression helped it not bother me as bad.  With the compression from my new "girdle", I have not experienced as many hugs.  Two benefits for the price of one, lol. 

I am so blessed with great friends and support system.  Especially my Sheri.  When I am down in the dumps, all I have to do is call her and listen to any of her crazy stories and my day is made right again.  <3