Archive for January, 2012

Flowers and Groceries

I got two great deals at the grocery store last week.  I stocked up on 4 dozen eggs and 4 packages of feta. Feta is expensive and can pack a punch to salads, eggs, and sandwich wraps, so to get it for $1 (versus about $3) is a coup!  The eggs were also $1 per [...]

Being Frazzled Calls for a New To Do List

There are so many things going on here!   I try to plan ahead to get things done, but if I don’t write things down, they will likely not happen. I have moved from an actual paper calendar to Google calendar to organize my appointments, which has also thrown me off my game.  But, as [...]

Turkey Bacon

A few weeks ago Albertsons grocery store had turkey bacon for $1 per package.  I stocked up and bought 10 packages.  Because it has a lower fat content, when you cook it, it gets crisp, but doesn’t shrink down as much. I became a turkey bacon covert when I had it at a friend’s house. [...]

Killer Deals on Baking Supplies

I made a killing on baking supplies at Walgreens this week.  Chocolate chips for $.84, marshmallow fluff for $.47, cheesecake mix for $.94, cornstarch for $.24.  Chocolate chips are usually about $3 a package, so this price was about 75% off. The chocolate chips should last us most of the year. Have a great week.

A New Year

Happy 2012!  Man, I sure hope this year doesn’t kick my butt like 2011 did.  We try to keep it positive at Casa Petrie. Well, I don’t have a new computer yet…but I will have to get one soon for my online class and of course to blog!  I’ve had easy access to a laptop [...]