Awesome Fred Meyer Or Kroger Deal

http://www.cincinnaticents.com/2012/06/kroger-country-time-lemonade-money-maker.html

Check out the link above, Cincinnati Cents Found a awesome deal and was willing to Share





I used this deal in Palmer today the Prices are diffrent then in the Original posting but the Alaska Prices are as follows
Purchase (3) Country Time Lemonade Canisters, $3.19 each
Purchase (7) Kraft Barbecue Sauces, $1.09 each
Receive $3 off instantly for purchasing (10) participating Mega Sale items
Use (3) $2 off Country Time Lemonade and Kraft Barbecue Sauce peelies
Pay $8.63 (with tax) out of pocket, and receive a $2 catalina valid on your next order


Total for all 10 items after coupons and $2 catalina valid on your next order is $6.63 or .66 each

Fun for kids!!!

Ok I thought my kids were a little old for some of these kids friendly activities, but after they played with moon sand while camping a few weeks ago with the little kids I think they may enjoy a few of these activities. Those of you with smaller kids will love these Kid friendly activities.

1. Cloud Dough http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2011/08/cloud-dough/ This dough feels and sticks together like the pricey Moon Sand.

2. Peanut Butter Playdough  http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,199,149163-237203,00.html
This recipe calls for dry or powered milk, I have use powered sugar and it works great. It does make the dough way sweeter and fun of sugar if you decide to let the kids eat the dough when they are finished playing with it.

 3. Oatmeal Playdough http://www.playdoughrecipe.org/playdough-recipes/oatmeal-playdough-recipe/ We have never made oatmeal dough but it is worth a try. I would suggest it you store has a bulk section to get you oatmeal there. It is way cheaper they buying the oatmeal in the cereal section. If you don't have a bulk section I would suggest a store brand or the generic brand.

4. Kool aid Playdough http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,189,149163-234206,00.html This is by far my favorite Playdough just because it smells so good. Yummy!!

 5. Coffee dough http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/mud-like-coffee-playdough/ This is a new one for me I have never heard or played with coffee dough. Looks like a day worth of coffee ground will not make it in the compost it will become dirt colored dough. Ok I think that is enough to keep moms busy mixing and will keep little hands busy playing. Please feel free to share photos of you dough playing adventures. Hugs, Mariah

Where Have I been???

Ok Ok  So you may say to yourself where has Mariah been? Since my last posting this have chilled out quite a bit in our household hockey has come to an end, school ended for the year, wrestling came to an end for Little man resulting in him being the 1St Place State Champion for Freestyle wrestling and a 4th place State Champion for Greco-Roman Style wrestling. My Princess has moved up a level in her swim team and is now swimming in the morning and has increased from 3 hours a week to 6 hours a week. So mainly I have been freed from all schedules and there for I have been very relaxed in the meal plans I am sure the long summer night here in Alaska are not helping it is hard to think about making dinner when the sun is bright and shining and I just want to be outside. We are up to 19 hours of daylight hours, so when 5 rolls around my first though is not dinner, first though of the day is being outside in the sunshine playing with the dog, playing with the kids, riding bikes,weeding the garden, mowing the yard and doing anything else to keep me out when the sun is shining.

So since I need to keep myself in check I need to start keeping the blog even if it is sharing cool things with you I find searching the internet when we have raining days and things I find while searching the net during the 6 hours I am a t the pool while Sierra is swimming.

So that answers the burning question as to where I have been since my last postings.....

Supercook

Hey Ladies and Gents, I am here is a very cool website that I use often to help with meal planning. You type in all the ingredients you have in you freezer, pantry and fridge and it will give to pages and pages or recipes. Very simple to use. www.supercook.com

Weekly Meal Plan Kids Week

Ok Just to start off I am warning you all it is going to be a crazy week here at our house. Why you ask? My Hubby is out of town for the week for work so I will be flying solo with the kids evening activities, with some help on Friday and Saturday from My Sweet In-Laws that will helping fill in the spots when I can't be in two places at once.

The schedule is a follows
Monday: No School
Parent teacher Conferences (Princess, Middle man, & Little Man)
Hockey Practice 6PM (little Man)

Dinner: Will be:
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Black-Eyed-Pea-Stew-with-Collard-Greens-Potatoes.aspx Accept I will be using Pinto Beans.


Tuesday: No School
Wrestling starts for Little Man 6pm-7:30

Dinner: The Princess will be making a old Family recipe Beef Stroganoff it is her favorite to Make and to eat. Not Daddies favorite so since he is gone she will be making it. Yummy a Favorite for me also.

Wednesday: Swim (Princess)5:30pm
Hockey (Little Man)5:30pm
Hockey (Middle Man)6:45pm

This is a normal Wednesday Hockey starting at the same time as swimming and usually Hubby get swim duty but this week the Princess will be going to swim and staying after for open swim, which allows me time to take The Boys to Hockey and not have to run between towns for pick up and drop offs.

Dinner: Mini Pizza from the freezer with a side Salad

Thursday: Wrestling (Little Man)6-7:30 pm

Dinner: Yeah a slower evening Dinner will Be Grilled chicken with Pasta

Friday: Oh Brace Yourself for this one

State Hockey Tournament (Little Man)
Game #1 8am Thanks to My In-laws that will be getting The Princess and Middle Man off to school.
Game #2 1 pm
Game are 1 hour drive away so I will be staying in town in between games.
Swimming (The Princess)5:30pm
Hockey Game (Middle Man)5:30 Pm with a 4:30 drop off

Dinner: Will be something We can eat in the car I will be arriving home from Hockey about 3 pm and will have to be out the door to Hockey game and Swim practice by 4 pm.

Saturday: I will be leaving home at 6 am to Head to Hockey (Little Man)
Game #1 8 am
Game #2 1:15 pm

In the mean Time Gram and Papa will be taking care of Ski drop off for the Princess at 7:45 am and Hockey Practice (Middle Man)11:30am

Dinner: Who Knows??? It will have been a long two days

Sunday: Praying for Crossover games in the State Tournament (Little Man)
Hoping to Go to a Aces game in the evening. Kids want to Skate with the players.

Dinner: Most likely will be in town somewhere.


Wow it is going to be a crazy week!! Wish Me Luck

Weekly Meal Plan

This week is a toned down week for our Family since the boys have completed swimming lessons so it frees up our Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. Yeah So here goes the Weekly Meal plan.

Monday: Zatarain's Jambalaya,
You can choose you own meat combinations, today I have chosen:
Chopped Ham from the freezer, Little Smokies, and tiny cocktail shrimp.
Dinner salad on the side.

Tuesday: Happy Valentines Day
Will be making French Dip roll ups,http://www.mamalovesfood.com/2012/01/french-dip-crescents-with-easy-au-jus.html. Thanks Mama Loves food for the great idea and recipe.with french fries
Croissants from the cooler section, wrapping thin sliced roast beef from the deli dept. French fries from the freezer.

Wednesday: Chicken Bites, Fried mushrooms, chicken broccoli rice (left over from the weekend)
I Use chicken breast strips from the freezer chop to smaller pieces, dredge in egg and flour. Fry in Fry Daddy, I do the same for the mushrooms.

Thursday: Baked Rosemary Salmon with Cheese quinoa Mac-n-cheese. Cooper River Red salmon from the Freezer, with Rainy Pass Rosemary Seasoning from Summit Spice and Tea http://www.summitspiceandtea.com/servlet/the-216/Rainy-Pass-Rosemary/Detail
http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html
Thanks Around the table For the recipe. We are so excited to try it, since my Husband loves quinoa and the kids don't I think the cheese may trick the kids into eating it.

Friday: Is my day to volunteer are the kids school, so we will be having leftovers on Friday evening

::Weekend:: The weekend is yet to be decided Since there will be Hockey practice and games. Also a Baby shower on Saturday for a very special friend.
Have a Happy Week....... Mariah

Breakfast cookies

1 1/3 Cups Oat flour
2 Tbls ground flax
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 oz applesauce
1 tsp Orange zest
1/4 cup Almond or Peanut Butter
1/2 cups sugar
4 Tbls Brown sugar


Combine all ingredients in a bowl until combined.
Drop by the spoon full on cookie sheets
Bake 375 8-10 Minutes

These are a favorite at our house with Our kids. Who wouldn't want to have chocolate cookies for breakfast?