Budgeting Our Buck$: Monday Menu

Monday, February 2, 2009

Menu Plan Monday

Last week went well with the Menu planning up until Wednesday, I got some sort of stomach virus and was sick until Friday. My husband took over the dinners for Wednesday and Thursday so it sort of changed the menu planning for the week so we will carry over some meals to this week.

Monday-(Movie night Monday) Tacos, tortilla chips with queso dip, Volcano Punch(Koolaid, 1 cup sugar and 1 2lt. lemon-lime soda)
Tuesday-Chicken sandwiches, crockpot mac and cheese
Wednesday- Shrimp scampi, rice, corn
Thursday-Breakfast for dinner
Friday-Manwich, french fries
Saturday-Chimichangas and Spanish Rice
Sunday-Vegetable Beef Soup, Biscuits

Monday, January 26, 2009

Menu Plan Monday

I am jumping on the Menu Plan Monday train to keep me on track and lower the stress of trying to figure out what is for dinner each night last minute. I am seeing some good ideas and recipes as well. If you would like to join in check out Org Junkie @ http://orgjunkie.com/.

Monday- Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn
Tuesday- Hamburger Helper Stroganoff and Lima Beans
Wednesday- Chicken Chili and Grilled Cheese
Thursday-Tacos and Spanish Rice
Friday-Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Rice, and Green Beans
Saturday-Manwich and French Fries

Definitions, Abbreviations and "Coupon Talk"

BOGO or B1G1 or B1G1F = "Buy One Get One Free" - a sales promotion in which you buy a first item and get the second item for free (or in some stores, you may buy each item at half price, this depends on your store's policy -- ask).
Circular = "Coupon Circular/ Insert/ Booklet" - these are the coupon booklets found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: insert)
Couponing = used as a verb, a term used to refer to the practice of using coupons when shopping.
Cpn = Coupon
ECBs = "Extra Care Bucks" - the CVS drugstore, loyalty-card holder program's rewards. These are money-back reimbursements found at the end of the CVS receipt after paying for an item.
EP = "End Price" - the final price after all coupons, sales, discounts, etc.
Extra Care Booklet = the CVS booklet (printed monthly) that tells loyalty-card holders which CVS in-store products will earn loyalty-card holders Extra Care Bucks (ECBs). (also see definition for: ECBs)
FAR = "Free After Rebate" - term referring to an item that is paid for upfront, but has a Mail-In Rebate (MIR), which once redeemed makes the item free. (also see definition for: MIR)
Filler = used as a noun, a term used to refer to an item that is purchased to create a total needed to use a coupon or get the most of an advertised deal. They are usually the cheapest items in the store that help.
Insert = "Coupon Insert/ Circular/Booklet" - these are found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: circular)
KG = "Kelloggs" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
LP = "List Price" - the price on the shelf or advertised price for an item.
MC = "Manufacturer Coupon" - these are coupons distributed by product manufacturers to consumers.
MIR = "Mail-In Rebate" - a type of cash refund in which you purchase and item, THEN mail/email/electronically send the manufacturer your receipt, Proof of Purchase/ UPC code on the packaging & a form with your name & address, THEN 4-8 weeks later (typically) you receive a check from the manufacturer reimbursing you for the price of the item.
OOP = "Out Of Pocket" - a term referring to how much actual cash is spent for a purchase.
Overage OR ovg. = term that refers to the money that is credited to your total bill amount in excess of what a single item costs.
P or IPC= "Internet Printable" or "Internet Printable Coupon" - these are coupons that can be printed from the internet using your home printer. They can usually be printed from manufacturer or manufacturer sponsored websites on the internet.
Peelie = a coupon that is attached to an item in the store .
PG = "P&G Brandsaver" OR "Proctor & Gamble Brandsaver" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
Q or Qs = "Coupon" or "Coupons"
RP = "RedPlum" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
SS = "SmartSource" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
wyb = "When You Buy..." - used to indicate a deal/promotion in which a certain number of items must be purchase to get a discount, gift reward, etc.

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