$5 Dinner Bargain Meals - Quick Italian Chicken and Rice

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods

I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.

For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners

Quick Italian Chicken and Rice

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (on hand)
1 lb of chicken breast sliced up ($2.68)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (on hand)
1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained (S&W $.93)
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice (~$.75)
Garlic Bread ($1.19)

1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken on all sides with Italian seasoning; add to skillet. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken is browned and no longer pink in center.
2. Stir in tomatoes and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Serve with Garlic Bread or salad

Total $5.55

Thank you to Betty Crocker for the recipe

I have saved $1,886.75

My June Spending

My grocery budget is $500 a month ($125 a week) for my family of 4. This includes food, cleaners, personal hygiene items, and sometimes a few miscellaneous items. By shopping sales, using coupons, and stockpiling when prices hit rock bottom I have saved $1,886.75 so far this year. Setting a budget really helps to control your spending. I give myself a realistic budget and stay as close to it as possible. I did go over this month but I found some really great deals.  With the kids being home for the summer my food bill has gone up some.

This week my shopping was done at Safeway, Albertson's, Walgreen's, Big Lots, and WinCo.

Monthly Budget $500

Spent $588.06 ($88.06 over budget for the month)

Saved $348.79

I love tracking my spending; I enjoy seeing how much I save.

WinCo Foods 6/24 - 6/30

WinCo sales for Thursday, June 24th (prices gathered from the Richland, WA store). Each store varies in prices but they should be pretty close. Prices can change from day to day.

Richland, WA WinCo does take printable coupons, I use them each week.

I am matching up current coupons in our area with WinCo's low prices as well as listing sale items.

Not a lot to add this week.  There was a few new things in the value aisle.

Printable Coupons:

Coupons.com
Red Plum Printables
Smart Source Printables

Insert information: SS= Smart Source, RP = Red Plum, GM = General Mills

Coupon information: $2.00/1 = $2 off 1 item

Here is the link for you to print out: NW Coupon Lady WinCo Foods 

Also see BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering and Grocery Deals for more savings on your other favorite stores

Great Deals at CSN Stores

Lucky me! I was contacted by CSN Stores and asked if I would like to do a product review. They have so many items to choose from; such as lights for your home to a school table for your home school. CSN Stores have so many great items at low prices. I’m not sure what I will choose to review. I do need a porch light and a laundry light fixture. I was browsing through the simple light fixtures and the prices were great. I don’t need anything fancy, but if you do they have beautiful light fixtures, sinks, furniture items, etc.

As soon as I review the item I have chosen I will let you know how my experience went. Go to CSN Stores to see so many great deals.  Here are just a couple:

Westinghouse Lighting One Light Exterior Coach Lantern

$16.53 (original price $50.40)

Jonti-Craft KYDZ Toddler Height Activity Table- Rectangular (30" x 72")

$63.00 (original price $125.99)

Seize the Deal all Weekend - Jackson's $30 gift certificate for $15

KORD Seize the Deal will be available all weekend long. Purchase a $30 gift certificate for only $15 for Jackson's Sports Bar in Richland WA. You could have a nice lunch out on the deck.

Yoke's Fresh Market 6/23 - 6/29

Fresh Market Board good until 7/1

These prices are good 6/23 - 6/29
These are my choices:



London Broil $2.59 lb
New York Steaks $6.99 lb

Grapes $1.98lb
Yellow and Red bell Peppers 5 for $5

Nabisco Variety packs $3.99 each ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Jell-o packs 2 for $5 ($.50/1 from 6/20 SS)
Totinos party pizza 4 for $5 ($.50/3 form 4/18 SS)
Frigo String Cheese 2 for $7 ($.50/1 from 5/2 SS)
Reser's potato and Macaroni salad $3.99 each ($.55/1 from coupons.com)

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Only Coupons!
Raspberries $2.99 pint
Western Family Ice Cream 3 for $5
Flogers Coffee $5.99
Bumble Bee or Chicken of the Sea Tuna $.38 each
Bandon Cheddar Cheese $4.99 each
$1 off deli salads
$2.99 Ginger Spice Cookies $2.99 each
Western Family Lemonade $.69 each

June Monthly Sales (not too many match-ups)

Yo Crunch Multi Pack Yogurt 2 for $5 ($.75/1 in 3/28SS)
Breyer's Yo Crunch Yougurt $.60 each ($.50/4 in 3/28 SS)
California Pizza Kitchen $4.99 each ($1/1 in 5/2 SS)
Pringles Potato Chips $1.79 each ($1/4 in 5/23 RP)
Oscar Meyer Franks 2 for $5 ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Land O' Frost Premium Lunchmeat 2 for $6 ($.55/1 in 4/25 RP)

Taking a couple days off

I wanted to let you know that with the busy summer schedule I'm taking a couple days off. I will try to get WinCo numbers posted by Saturday evening and Yoke's Friday afternoon.

Drug Store Deals 6/20 - 6/26

The following blogs have gathered up your drug store deals.  Thank you to all the bloggers that put in the time to help us save money.

Walgreens - Frugal Coupon Living

Target -Stretching a Buck

Rite Aid - Deal Seeking Mom

Fred Meyer - Money Saving Mom

Just Roses $50 Gift Certificate for $25

Just Pay Half from 94.9 the Wolf.  Pick up a $50 gift certificate for only $25 from Just Roses.  This is for the Tri-Cities area (Washington). This would come in handy when you need a gift really quick.

ConAgra $25 coupon book

Spend $25 on these ConAgra products, fill out the form, end in the receipts, and receive a $25 coupon book.
Print this form .  This deal is good until 8/15/10. Limit 1.


Thank you to All You Magazine.

Northwest Grocery Party!! 6/16 - 6/22

This is your Northwest Grocery Store Summary
6/16/10 - 6/22/10 

Thank you to The Grocery Gathering, A Thrifty Mom,  Frugally Fabulous Mom, and Fabulessly Frugal for putting together all the great deals.

I like to get out my fliers and coupons while I'm looking at each store blog so I can match up along with their list.



Albertson's

Fred Meyer

Safeway

WinCo Foods

Yoke's Fresh Market

If you do not see your store, go to the Grocery Gathering, they have them listed by state.

Seize The Deal - $30 gift certificate for $15!

KORD's Seize the Deal for day is a $30 gift certificate for only $15 at Coyote Bob's in Kennewick WA! This deal is good all weekend.

WinCo Foods 6/17 - 6/23

WinCo sales for Thursday, June 17th (prices gathered from the Richland, WA store). Each store varies in prices but they should be pretty close. Prices can change from day to day.

Richland, WA WinCo does take printable coupons, I use them each week.

I am matching up current coupons in our area with WinCo's low prices as well as listing sale items.

Not a lot to add this week.  There was a few new things in the value aisle.

Printable Coupons:

Coupons.com
Red Plum Printables
Smart Source Printables

Insert information: SS= Smart Source, RP = Red Plum, GM = General Mills

Coupon information: $2.00/1 = $2 off 1 item

Here is the link for you to print out: NW Coupon Lady WinCo Foods 

Also see BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering and Grocery Deals for more savings on your other favorite stores

Seize The Deal $20 gift certificate for $10

Here is today's KORD Seize The Deal for today only! HobbyTown USA in Kennewick, WA.  Purchase a $20 gift certificate for only $10. Great Father's Day gift.

Yoke's Fresh Market 6/16 - 6/22

Fresh Market Board good until 6/24

These prices are good 6/16 - 6/22
These are my choices:



Norbest Fresh Turkey $1.27 lb
T-Bone Steaks $6.99 lb
Seasoned Whole Fryers $.99lb

Cantaloupe 2 for $3
Yellow and Red bell Peppers 4 for $5

Tillamook Ice Cream $2.99 56 oz (lowest price you will find) limit 3
General Mills Cereal $1.98 each ($1/2 in 5/2 SS)
Reser's Salads 12oz 2 for $6 ($.55/1 from coupons.com)
Yoplait Yogurt 2 for $5 ($.75/2 in 5/9 SS)
Yoplait Delights 2 for $5 ($.50/1 in 5/16 SS)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $2.99 each ($.40/2 form coupons.com)
Chex Mix 3 for $5 ($.50/2 in 4/18 SS)
Suddenly Salad 4 for $5 ($.50/1 in 5/23 SS)
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 2 for $4 ($.50/2 from coupons.com)
Wheat Thins $2.99 family size ($1/2 in 5/16 SS)
Smucker's Jam 2 for $5 ($.25/1 in5/23 RP)
Pace Picante or Salsa 2 for $5 ($.50/2 in 5/2 SS)
Powerade $.69 each

Fresh Friday Only!
Super Lean Ground Beef $2.59 lb
Sweet Corn 10 for $4
Seedless watermelon $.33lb
Fresh Express Garden Salad $.88
Family Size Lighthouse Dressing $2.98 each ($1/2 in 5/2 SS)
Split Fryer Breasts $1.29 lb
Top Sirloin Steaks $4.99 lb
Daily's Big Buy Bacon $1.37 16 oz pack
Hormel Deli Ham $3.99 lb
Sourdough Artisan Bread $1.99 each

June Monthly Sales (not too many match-ups)

Yo Crunch Multi Pack Yogurt 2 for $5 ($.75/1 in 3/28SS)
Breyer's Yo Crunch Yougurt $.60 each ($.50/4 in 3/28 SS)
California Pizza Kitchen $4.99 each ($1/1 in 5/2 SS)
Pringles Potato Chips $1.79 each ($1/4 in 5/23 RP)
Oscar Meyer Franks 2 for $5 ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Land O' Frost Premium Lunchmeat 2 for $6 ($.55/1 in 4/25 RP)

$5 Dinners Bargain Meal - Spicy Egg Bake

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods

I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.

For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners

Spicy Egg Bake (Serves 8)

Ingredients

• 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls ($1.32) use store brand or Pillsbury if you pick it up on sale.
• 10 eggs $.91
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter (on hand)
• 1-1/2 cups prepared taco meat (~$1.00 use leftover taco meat for this)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Hy-Top Brand in bulk blocks $1.48 for both cheeses) We just use 2 cups of Colby Jack, which we keep on hand.
• 1 cup salsa (Pace $.94)

Directions

• Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations; set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk eggs and water. In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are almost set. Remove from the heat.
• Sprinkle taco meat over dough. Layer with eggs, cheeses and salsa. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Total $5.65 for 8 servings.  This would be only $2.82 for a dinner of a family of four and then leftovers. 
Thank you to Taste of Home for this recipe

Albertson's Doubler Ideas

A Thrifty Mom put together some Albertson's Doubler Ideas. Click on over to A Thrift Mom to view. Fistful of Coupons also have some great Double Ideas, so take a list at her list as well. Thank you to all those great bloggers for helping us save money.

Drug Store Deals 6/13 - 6/19

The following blogs have gathered up your drug store deals.  Thank you to all the bloggers that put in the time to help us save money.

Walgreens - Frugal Coupon Living

Target -Stretching a Buck

Rite Aid - Deal Seeking Mom

Fred Meyer - Money Saving Mom

Seize The Deal - $20 gift certificate for $10

Today's Seize the Deal (Richland, WA) from KORD is for the Uptown Deli. For $10 you will receive a $20 gift certificate.  These are on sale for today only! So purchase one today.  I like purchasing 1/2 gift certificates so my co-worker and I can go out to lunch.  We both purchase gift certificates at 1/2 price and then share. It saves us money and we go to a nice restaurant once a week.

WinCo Foods Sale - 6/10 - 6/16

WinCo sales for Thursday, June 10th (prices gathered from the Richland, WA store). Each store varies in prices but they should be pretty close. Prices can change from day to day.

Richland, WA WinCo does take printable coupons, I use them each week.

I am matching up current coupons in our area with WinCo's low prices as well as listing sale items.

Not a lot to add this week.  There was a few new things in the value aisle.

Printable Coupons:

Coupons.com
Red Plum Printables
Smart Source Printables

Insert information: SS= Smart Source, RP = Red Plum, GM = General Mills

Coupon information: $2.00/1 = $2 off 1 item

Here is the link for you to print out: NW Coupon Lady WinCo Foods 

Also see BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering and Grocery Deals for more savings on your other favorite stores

I have saved $1,594.27 so far this year!

My weekly spending 5/30 –6/6

My grocery budget is $500 a month ($125 a week) for my family of 4. This includes food, cleaners, personal hygiene items, and sometimes a few miscellaneous items. By shopping sales, using coupons, and stockpiling when prices hit rock bottom I have saved $1,594.27 so far this year. Setting a budget really helps to control your spending. I give myself a realistic budget and stay as close to it as possible.

This week my shopping was done at Walgreen's, Yoke's and WinCo.

Monthly Budget $500 ($125 weekly)

Spent $133.34 (-$3.34 over my weekly budget of $125)

Saved $51.31 (this week)

I love tracking my spending; I enjoy seeing how much I save.

Gamache Landscaping $50 coupon for $25!

Seize the Deal from KORD has $50 coupons for Gamache Landscaping for only $25. Seize the Deal sales are on sale for one day only (the gift certificate doesn't expire, you just need to purchase it today).  So if you were plan on doing some yard work and purchasing landscaping needs this one would be great.

Yoke's Fresh Market 6/9 - 6/15

17resh Market Board good until 6/17

These prices are good 6/9 - 6/15
These are my choices:



Cross Rib or Bottom Round Steaks $1.99 lb
Boneless Pork Loin Roast $2.49 lb
Pork Steaks $1.99lb

Broccoli and Cauliflower $.78lb
On-The Vine Tomatoes $.98lb
Grapes $1.98lb

Powerade $.69 each
Sea Salt and Pepper Demi Baguette (these look good)
Ball Park Franks 2 for $5
Hershey's Syrup $1.99 each ($1/2 in 5/23 SS)
Kleenex Facial Tissue 10 for $10
Oroweat Bread $1.98 each

Coupon Sale Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Western Family 5qt ice cream $4.98
2 liter 7up/Dr. Pepper $.88
Fresh Express Garden Salad 2 for $3
Donut holes B1G1
$2 off Deli meat coupon
Tyson Chicken Frozen 2.5lb bags $4.99
Doritos $1.88 each

June Monthly Sales (not too many match-ups)

Yo Crunch Multi Pack Yogurt 2 for $5 ($.75/1 in 3/28SS)
Breyer's Yo Crunch Yougurt $.60 each ($.50/4 in 3/28 SS)
California Pizza Kitchen $4.99 each ($1/1 in 5/2 SS)
Pringles Potato Chips $1.79 each ($1/4 in 5/23 RP)
Oscar Meyer Franks 2 for $5 ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Land O' Frost Premium Lunchmeat 2 for $6 ($.55/1 in 4/25 RP)

JC Penney Outlet Online Wednesday Sale

This cute shoes are on sale today only for $14.99.  JC Penney Outlet has great Wednesday sales.  This was my pick.

Information:

Outlet $14.99
Original $60.00

Fabulosity® 'Frenzi' heels, the pair you know you can't live without!

• synthetic upper
• open toe
• synthetic lining
• PVC sole

Fabulosity 'Frenzi' features crazy good looks at a price you're happy about.

More 1/2 price coupons for the Tri-Cities area!!!

Seize the Deal from KORD.  Here is a new (to me anyways) 1/2 price coupon program. KORD will be having 1/2 price daily coupons for local businesses.

Today (Wednesday 6/9) is 1/2 price Burger Ranch in Pasco and Kennewick.  $15.00 gift certificate for only $7.50. I purchased mine.  I try to check it daily and let you know what's out there.  This is my first time ordering one from this program so I'm not sure how it works yet.  I just love the 1/2 price restaurant coupons.  I just can't stand paying full price at a restaurant anymore. 

Drug Store Deals - 6/6 - 6/12

The following blogs have gathered up your drug store deals.  Thank you to all the bloggers that put in the time to help us save money.

Walgreens - Frugal Coupon Living

Target -Stretching a Buck

Rite Aid - Deal Seeking Mom

Fred Meyer - Money Saving Mom

Giveaways!!

The Coupon Geek has a long list to giveaways. Click on over to the Coupon Geek's Giveaways and sign up!!

$5 dinner bargain meals - WinCo Foods

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods

I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.

For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners

Crunchy Chicken Nugget Tacos

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

12 Frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets (Redi Serve in the deli section) $1.49 (this would be great meal if you have leftover chicken nuggets from a previous meal)
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing $.25
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter) $.64
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce $.50
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices $.35
1/2 cup chow mein noodles $.25

	Bake nuggets as directed on package.
	Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each tortilla; sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange 2 tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla; sprinkle nuggets with 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles.
	Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

Add additional ingredients if you prefer.

Total $3.48.  This leaves room in your budget to add a watermelon slice for everyone or a side salad.  This is a great lunch.

WinCo Foods 6/3 - 6/9

WinCo sales for Thursday, June 3rd (prices gathered from the Richland, WA store). Each store varies in prices but they should be pretty close. Prices can change from day to day.

Richland, WA WinCo does take printable coupons, I use them each week.

I am matching up current coupons in our area with WinCo's low prices as well as listing sale items.

Printable Coupons:

Coupons.com
Red Plum Printables
Smart Source Printables

Insert information: SS= Smart Source, RP = Red Plum, GM = General Mills

Coupon information: $2.00/1 = $2 off 1 item

Here is the link for you to print out: NW Coupon Lady WinCo Foods 

Also see BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering and Grocery Deals for more savings on your other favorite stores

Yoke's Fresh Market 6/2 - 6/8

Fresh Market Board good until 6/10

These prices are good 6/2 - 6/8
These are my choices:



Assorted Pork Chops $1.89 lb
Pork Loin Chops $2.29 lb
Zacky Natural Turkey Breast $1.49 lb

Roma Tomatoes $.58 lb
Red and Yellow Peppers 5 for $5
Seedless watermelon $.48lb
Honeydew Melon $.68 lb

Post Cereal $1.98 each ($1/2 in 5/16 SS)
Tyson Chicken Strips, bites, or wings $7.59 ($1/1 in 4/25 SS)
Reser’s Salad’s 2 for $3 ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Jimmy Dean Sausage 2 for $5 ($1/2 from coupons.com)
Pepsi Products 12 pack $2.99 each
Nabisco snack crackers 2 for 7 ($1/2 in 5/16 SS)
Smucker’s Jam $2.59 ($.25/1 in 5/23 RP)
Darigold Sour cream 16oz $2.59 (B1G1 in 3/28 SS)
Freschetta Pizza $3.88

Fresh Friday (June 4th only)

Yoke’s gallon milk $1.88
Yoke’s dozen eggs $.78
Franz Bread 2 for $3
Pepsi Products 12 pack 4 for $11
Hershey’s candy 3 for $.99
Potatoes 5lb $.88
Boneless Fryer breasts $1.89 lb
Top Sirloin Steaks $4.99 lb
Lean Ground Beef $1.89 lb
Fletcher’s Day Break Bacon 2 for $3
Hormel Black Forest and Brown Sugar Ham $4.99lb
Bananas $.38lb
Gourmet Cookies $2.99

Grocery Savings Tracker by The Coupon Project

Thank you to The Coupon Project for this free download. A reader wanted to know how I track my spending so I thought I would post this spreadsheet again.  I made a couple changes to mine and you can too.  When I calculate my Winco savings I use a 25% discount because that's normally what you will be saving shopping at Winco versus other big name stores.

Drug Store Deals - 5/29 - 6/5

The following blogs have gathered up your drug store deals.  Thank you to all the bloggers that put in the time to help us save money.

Walgreens - Frugal Coupon Living

Target -Stretching a Buck

Rite Aid - Deal Seeking Mom

Fred Meyer - Money Saving Mom