Just Curious...

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Just curious what everyone budgets for their groceries?? I do about $60 a week but I call it my Walmart fund(cleaning supplies, personal/health, food, etc). I don't just shop at Walmart though, I hate their produce selection!! I know that I could do better but I did try $40 a week although that seemed a little low.

I am probably one of those obsessive people when it comes to the budget. I am always trying to find ways to cut corners :) especially since we won't have two incomes like we do now if I get into the nursing program this spring.

a little secret...

So I having been keeping this little secret to myself for awhile now but I thought I should be nice and share it with everyone..........

Every Friday is "Free Chocolate Friday" just go to:

https://secure.realchocolate.com/

and enter a little info and you will get a coupon in the mail for a free regular size candy bar!! I think I have done this about 3 times now :)

Win this adorable quilt!!!

Win this quilt from Marie-Madeline Studios !!!

Go to http://mariemadelinestudio.typepad.com/mariemadeline_studio/2009/07/the-happy-scrappy-quilt-giveaway.html

So I have been wanting to learn how to sew, you know with all of the free time that I have!! Anyways I stumbled upon this website today and they are giving away this super cute quilt, just head over to their website to see the details or click on quilt giveaway button I added on the left side of my blog:)

Just something I whipped up

I was trying to figure out what to make for a snack for Bible Study after a couple of days of thinking this what I whipped up(my coworker gave me the basics but I added cinnamon to the mix)...

What you need: Peanut Butter, Plain Vanilla Yogurt, Cool Whip and Cinnamon.

What to do: Mix 2 large spoonfuls of Peanut Butter(i am guessing 1/2-3/4 cup), small container of plain vanilla yogurt(6 oz), 2 heaping 1/2 cup fulls of Cool Whip plus a little more(maybe 1 1/3 cup), heaping 1/8 tsp of Cinnamon plus a sprinkle or two. So I don't always measure things I just add until it taste good :)

Serve with: Apples and bananas

*Also if you have not seen the new Dutch Delight it looks amazing!! Great work Jessica and Jane :)*

People have been complaining........

because I haven't updated my blog in a LONG time!!! What have we been up to??

*We had 5 weddings in four weeks but only made it to 4 of them. Two were out of the state and two were held on the same weekend.
*We went to lakes over the 4Th of July which is why we missed the 5Th wedding.
*We were not home for three weekends in a row, I was so glad to be home last weekend :)
*I am done with this semester!!! I am not sure if I would recommend taking Microbiology in the summer it is very condensed but miraculously I pulled through with an A.
*Our computer was at the computer doctor last week and then the Internet would not work but it is all fixed now :)
*My nephew and niece did Awesome at the 4-h fair this year!!! 2 champions, 1 blue, 2 reds with their calves and 1 showmanship winner :)
.........and i would have had pictures but my camera is not working right now;(

I think that is pretty much it now it is time to catch up on the house but I have month until school starts again!!

cleaning off the camera....

Cleaning off the camera.....some shots of this past weekend my cousin got married it was at a beautiful location some of these shots are at brunch the next day(it was a whole weekend event VERY nice)...some pictures are at the zoo.....and some are at the at the women of faith conference in april......enjoy!!

trying to get more organized

Thankfully this semester is only 8 weeks long but during the 8 weeks I will be working 5 days a week and going to class two mornings a week for 4 hours(each class day). This means that I have to get more organized in the meal planning area and the rest of the house.

Meal Menu for next week(keeping it simple):

Sunday: Marinated meat on the grill/salad
Monday: Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Tuesday: Hamburgers on the grill/salad
Wed: Subway
Thurs: Pizza
Friday: haven't decided yet probably grill something

Next weekend I won't have to worry about cooking because we have wedding(S) and family things :)