2011 September Archive

Monthly Archives for September, 2011

MidAmerica Foods October Order

Posted on: September 30th, 2011 by Carrie

This is the October 2011 Menu for MidAmerica Foods. Mid America Foods is a discount grocery ministry that uses local outreach centers to provide lower cost food to everyone, regardless of income or need.

Every month, MidAmerica Foods offers a different menu, including dessert boxes and special boxes. A couple of months ago, I ordered … Continue reading the story "MidAmerica Foods October Order"

Organizing Your Favorite Recipes

Posted on: September 26th, 2011 by Carrie

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There's a lot of great places on the web to find good recipes. Two of my favorites are Food Network and Allrecipes.com

After printing out the recipes that you have tried that are "keepers," slide into a sheet protector (nice because they guard against splatters), and place them in a binder. I … Continue reading the story "Organizing Your Favorite Recipes"

Cooking from the Pantry

Posted on: September 25th, 2011 by Carrie

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It's so frustrating to look in the refrigerator, stare at a jar of pickles and an almost empty milk carton and think, "what is for dinner!?"

Are you up to a pantry challenge? How creative can you get with what's in your pantry and your freezer?
A website I recently found to help with cooking from the pantry is http://www.recipematcher.com/

You can … Continue reading the story "Cooking from the Pantry"

Beef Ramen, Beef, Broccoli & Honey

Posted on: September 24th, 2011 by Carrie

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Sometimes You Just Gotta Hit the Drive-thru

Posted on: September 21st, 2011 by Carrie

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When it comes to saving money, eating fast food is not at the top of the list. Sometimes you're just traveling, running late, or stuck out too long doing errands with your kids and need some grub!

Once a week, we get a mailer with fast food coupons. I used to throw them out, but now I keep them in my coupon binder, in … Continue reading the story "Sometimes You Just Gotta Hit the Drive-thru"

Sign Up for Freebies!

Posted on: September 16th, 2011 by Carrie

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Heather and Carrie have been using some websites to get Freebies and coupons for a few years. Here's a list to get you started.

BzzAgent With BzzAgent, you get product samples (usually full-size) to try out. You only have to do some surveys to get selected for "campaigns" plus a survey to review the product. Over the years, we've received things like free … Continue reading the story "Sign Up for Freebies!"

Sunflower Farmer’s Market – All these items for $38.38

Posted on: September 15th, 2011 by Carrie

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Sunflower Farmer's Market just opened in Oklahoma City. Their motto is, "Serious Food, Silly Prices." I LOVE silly prices!

Here's what I got for $38 after taxes last night:

(amounts are approximate since their receipt machine went on the fritz when I got to the register... of course!)
9.50 … Continue reading the story "Sunflower Farmer’s Market – All these items for $38.38"

Eats at the Dollar Tree

Posted on: September 11th, 2011 by Carrie

Dollar Trees are adding more to their food sections. My local store just added a freezer and refrigerated section. In this economy, it's really helpful.

Diced Tomatoes, Red Kidney Beans, Rice, Smoke Sausage $1 each. $4 will make you a big pot of red beans & … Continue reading the story "Eats at the Dollar Tree"

Anatomy of a Discount Food Box

Posted on: September 11th, 2011 by Carrie

Angel Food Ministries has suspended their September 2011 orders, and there are few alternatives (MidAmerica Foods, SHARE are two).

Now is a good time to examine what you really get in a discount food box. Let's see what's in AFM's 8/2011 Bountiful Blessing Box: Meat: 4 lb. (avg.) Perdue Tray Pack Chicken Leg Quarters 1.5 lb. Steak Burgers (4 x … Continue reading the story "Anatomy of a Discount Food Box"

Anatomy of a Discount Food Box

Posted on: September 10th, 2011 by Carrie

Angel Food Ministries has suspended their September 2011 orders, and there are few alternatives (MidAmerica Foods, SHARE are two).

Now is a good time to examine what you really get in a discount food box. Let's see what's in AFM's 8/2011 Bountiful Blessing Box:

Meat:
4 lb. … Continue reading the story "Anatomy of a Discount Food Box"