Tasks

Clip & file coupons **did some**
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Separate sliced ham & freeze
Make no knead artisian bread
Clean my laptop
Make menu
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Organize coupon binder
Make grocery list/pull coupons needed
Zone cleaning

Living room zone:
Polish furniture
Clean windows
Dust
Spot clean walls
Disinfect light switches
Clean picutres & frames
Clean ceiling fan
Clear cobwebs
Swiffer under furniture
Straighten books
Wash knick knacks
Clean end tables
Wash curtains, throw blankets & pillows
Wash the floor


MENU  (I haven't made my menu yet. Will update when I do)
Breakfast:

Too early!!

We got a little bit of snow the other night. Just a bit of covering. However, tonight we are getting a bigger storm, 7-10 inches!! Does Mother Nature realize it's only October? It's chilly in the house this morning also. We do have the wood stove going though so it will warm up soon.

We got home too late last night for me to continue. It took us over 3 hours to get home and it's normally about a 1 hour and 45 minute ride. We made it safely though. On the way home, we stopped at a Super Walmart so I could take advantage of some coupons. I didn't take a picture of my goods because I just wanted to get them put away and rest.

I got:
11 singe load packets of Tide detergent
2 boxes Idahoan potatoes (not mashed)
2 plums
2 peaches
5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 travel size Aquafresh toothpaste
1 box Poligrip strips

Total was $30.90
I used the following coupons:
(11) $2 off any size Tide
(2) $1 off any size Aquafresh
I had 2 coupons for one free Idahoan potoates
Walmart gives you the overage so I used the overage for the rest

Out of pocket: $4.76
If my husband didn't need the Poligrip strips, Walmart would have given me money. Actually, I probably would have gotten something else instead of getting money back.

Here are some pictures of the snow we got.
Last night during the snow storm:

And this morning. Alot of the snow has fallen off the trees now.

Have a good day!!!

Tasks

Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & main bathroom floor
Clip & file coupons **did some**
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Separate sliced ham & freeze
Make no knead artisian bread
Put juice boxes in the fridge for the week


MENU
Breakfast:
Granola bars
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Gnarled witches fingers
Mashed zombie innards
Salad

Tasks

Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & main bathroom floor
Clip & file coupons 
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Separate sliced ham & freeze
Make no knead artisian bread


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bread
Corned beef hash
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Eating at friends

Tasks

Straighten up laundry room
Change sheets
Toss expired magazines & catalogs
Wash cat dishes & change place mat
Clean mirrors, tv/computer screens & front door glass
Empty trash cans
Change cup on master bathroom counter
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bathroom floors  **did the master bathroom floor**
Clip & file coupons  **did some**
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone: Master bedroom & bathroom
Bedroom:
Wash all bedding/curtains
Straighten drawers
Sweep closet floor

Bathroom:
Wash rugs & curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Clear cobwebs
Clean tub
Declutter & organize medicine cabinet
Wipe down scale
Wash window
Disinfect light switches & door knobs
Wash trash can
Thoroughly clean toilet
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down walls

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bagel
Pumpkin applesauce

Lunch:
Tuna salad wrap

Dinner:
Turkey Italiano
Homemade bread

I Love Pumpkin!!

I got this recipe from Hungry Girl. It is super delicious!!!

Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:
One, 15 oz, can pure pumpkin
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup splenda
1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
1/4 cup craisins or raisins, chopped
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, combine both types of flour, splenda, borwn sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and pumpking pie spice.

In a medium bowl, mix together pumpkin, egg substitute and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to teh bowl with the dry ingredients adn stir until just blended.

Slowly sprinkle chopped craisins or raisins into the batter, making sure they don't stick together, and mix to distribute them.

Spoon batter into a large loaf pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for about 50 mintues, until the top of the loaf is firm to the touch. Allow to cool, and then cut into 8 slices.

Makes 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 (thick!) slice
Calories: 143
Fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 281mg
Carbs: 31g
Fiber: 4.5g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 5g

Mend my comforter
Clip coupons & file
Make flour tortillas
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Make pumpkin applesauce
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone: Master bedroom & bathroom
Bedroom:
Polish furniture
Clean off bureau
Wash all bedding/curtains
Straighten drawers
Straighten closet shelves
Arrange shoes
Sweep closet floor

Bathroom:
Wash rugs & curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Clear cobwebs
Clean tub
Declutter & organize medicine cabinet
Wipe down scale
Wash window
Disinfect light switches & door knobs
Wash trash can
Thoroughly clean toilet
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down walls

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bread
Fruit

Lunch:
Cheeseburger bun
Carrot sticks

Dinner:
Stuffing dijon honey pork bake
Green beans **made broccoli instead**
Dinner rolls

Tasks

Court
Go grocery shopping
Mend my comforter
Clip coupons & file   
Make flour tortillas
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Make pumpkin applesauce
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone: Master bedroom & bathroom
Bedroom:
Polish furniture
Clean off bureau
Wash all bedding/curtains
Straighten drawers
Straighten closet shelves
Arrange shoes
Sweep closet floor

Bathroom:
Wash rugs & curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Clear cobwebs
Clean tub
Declutter & organize medicine cabinet
Wipe down scale
Wash window
Disinfect light switches & door knobs
Wash trash can
Thoroughly clean toilet
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down walls

MENU
Breakfast:
French toast
Fruit

Lunch:
Grilled cheese
Fruit

Dinner:
Leftovers

Tasks

Clean out refrigerator
Clip coupons & file    **still have more to do
Make grocery list
Make flour tortillas
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone: Master bedroom & bathroom
Bedroom:
Polish furniture
Clean off bureau
Wash all bedding/curtains
Get rid of trash
Wash windows
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Clean pictures
Clean blinds
Straighten closet shelves
Arrange shoes
Sweep closet floor

Bathroom:
Wash rugs & curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Clear cobwebs
Clean tub
Declutter & organize medicine cabinet
Wipe down scale
Wash window
Disinfect light switches & door knobs
Wash trash can
Thoroughly clean toilet
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down walls


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bagel
Fruit

Lunch:
Chicken wrap
Fruit

Dinner:
Gnocchi with alfredo sauce
Salad
Dinner roll

Tasks

Clean my laptop
Make menu
Clean out purse
Clean out refrigerator
Organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file **got some done
Make grocery list **started it
Run to grocery store for K-cup sale
Clean out garden
Make flour tortillas
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone: Master bedroom & bathroom
Bedroom:
Polish furniture
Clean off bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash all bedding/curtains
Get rid of trash
Wash windows
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean pictures
Clean blinds
Disinfect telephone, light switch & door knobs
Clean ceiling fan
Straighten closet shelves
Arrange shoes
Sweep closet floor

Bathroom:
Wash rugs & curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Clear cobwebs
Clean tub
Declutter & organize medicine cabinet
Wipe down scale
Wash window
Disinfect light switches & door knobs
Wash trash can
Thoroughly clean toilet
Wipe baseboards


MENU
Monday:
Breakfast:
Pumpkin swirl toast
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftover chicken
Fruit

Dinner:
Cheeseburger
Salad

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin swirl toast
Lunch: Leftover chicken
Dinner: Cheeseburger & salad

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Chicken wrap
Dinner: Gnocchi & salad

Wednesday:
Breakfast: French toast
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Dinner: Leftovers from the freezer

Thursday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin bread with maple butter
Lunch: Salad
Dinner: Honey dijon pork bake, mashed potatoes & green beans

Friday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin bagel
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich
Dinner: Chicken italiano & homemade bread

Saturday:
Breakfast: Just middles
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Take out

Sunday:
Breakfast: Apple donut balls
Lunch: Chicke pasta salad
Dinner: Gnarled witches fingers, mashed zombie innards & a veggie

Snacks/Desserts:
Hard boiled eggs
Fresh fruit with caramel apple dip
Popcorn
Granola bars
Pumpkin & cream cheese whoopie pies

For hundreds of great menu ideas, head over to Menu Plan Monday hosted by OrgJunkie!!

Best dinner rolls!!

I got this recipe from Grocery Budget 101. This is the best Freezer rolls recipe I have ever made!!!

Freezer Yeast Rolls

                                                                                

 Create your own buttery rich yeast roll dough that can be frozen until needed. To make delicious rolls, simply take out as many frozen dough balls as needed and place in a greased pan for 2-3 hours.

1 cup milk (110 degrees F.)
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour*
3 teaspoons instant yeast


I use a kitchenaid mixer for this recipe. In the mixer bowl, using the dough hook, combine the yeast, half the flour and all of the sugar. Add milk and eggs until smooth, add butter, salt and remaining flour until a nice soft dough forms.

Turn the dough onto a cookie sheet that has been lightly oiled. Knead until smooth and elastic. (You can actually leave this in your mixer and let your mixer knead it for 5-7 minutes if you don't feel like doing the work yourself).
Place the dough back in the mixer bowl, cover with saran wrap and let rest 10 minutes.

Form the dough into 16 small balls.

If baking immediately:
Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 pan, let rise until doubled in size.
Bake in a 375F oven that has been preheated for 20-25 minutes

If Freezing for later:
Place on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen solid. To use, remove from freezer, place in a greased 9x13, cover loosely with clean cotton towel in a warm spot, for 3-4 hours. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes

Speed Thaw Method:
Heat oven to 200F, place a loaf pan half full of boiling water into the oven, be careful it doesn't splash out at you. SHUT THE OVEN OFF. Place the frozen rolls in a 9x13 greased pan, put them in warm, moist oven with the door closed for 2 hours. Once thawed and risen, remove from oven, turn the oven on to 375F to preheat it and bake as directed above.

Tasks

Check calendar for the week
Put juice boxes in the fridge for the week
Toss expired coupons


MENU
Breakfast:
Granola bar

Lunch:
Macaroni & cheese with beef

Dinner:
Honey teriayki chicken
Sesame noodles
Salad
Dinner rolls

Mom is bringing dessert

Tasks

Dust
Vacuum carpets
Clip & file coupons
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Wash trash can

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bagel
Fruit

Lunch:
Chef salad

Dinner:
Cheeseburgers
Ranch potato wedges
Peas
Broccoli
Brownies

Tasks

Straighten up laundry room
Change sheets
Toss expired magazines & catalogs
Wash cat dishes & change place mat
Clean mirrors, tv/computer screens & front door glass
Empty trash cans
Change cup on master bathroom counter
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bathroom floors
Clip & file coupons
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Clean medicine cabinet
Wash trash can

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk
Wash the windows


MENU
Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftovers or chef salad

Dinner:
Chicken cordon bleu
Roasted garlic rice pilaf
Glazed carrots

Mailbox presents

Today I received 2 Playtex Sport Body Wipes and a coupon for $1 off any one box of Playtex Sport body Wipes.

Tasks

Clip & file coupons
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Wash trash can

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk
Wash the windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Clean ceiling fan

MENU
Breakfast:
Chocolate chip banana muffin with peanut butter
Fried egg

Lunch:
Cheese quesadilla
Grapes

Dinner:
Leftover ham
Mashed potatoes
Peas & corn

Tasks

Pay bills
Clip & file coupons
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Straighten cabinets
Scrub shower/tub
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Wash the hamper
Wash trash can
Wash the window
Wipe the baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk
Wash the windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Clean ceiling fan

MENU
Breakfast:
Cereal
Fruit

Lunch:
Egg salad
Carrot sticks
Fruit

Dinner:
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Garlic biscuits
Cupcakes

Tasks

Go grocery/drugstore shopping
Pick up my K-cup order
Organize coupon binder
Clip & file coupons
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Straighten cabinets
Scrub shower/tub
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Wash the hamper
Wash trash can
Wash the window
Wipe the baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk
Wash the windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Clean ceiling fan


MENU
Breakfast:
Granola bar

Lunch:
Chef's salad

Dinner:
Split pea soup
Bread sticks

Oh Squirrel

Is anyone home?

 Hello? I want to come in!!

 Yes, this critter was trying like crazy to get into my house! It was quite amusing. He ended up leaving though when he realized I was not going to let him in!!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Hard boiled eggs & fruit
Lunch: Pastina, carrot sticks & apple slices
Dinner: Garden primavera fettuccine, bread sticks & apple crisp

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cereal & fruit
Lunch: Salad with cheese
Dinner: Lentil soup with bacon, homemade bread & sugar cookies

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Peanut butter banana muffin & an egg
Lunch: Egg salad sandwich, carrot sticks & fruit
Dinner: Lemon garlic pasta, garlic biscuits & cupcakes

Thursday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & fruit
Lunch: Cheese quesadilla & fruit
Dinner: Leftover ham, smashed potatoes & peas

Friday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin pie oatmeal
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Southwestern black bean chicken & homemade bread

Saturday:
Breakfast: Muffin & scrambled eggs
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Chicken pot pie casserole, salad & pumpkin spice muffins

Sunday:
Breakfast: Granola bars
Lunch: Macaroni & cheese with beef
Dinner: Honey lime chicken & asian noodles

For hundreds of great menu ideas, head over to Menu Plan Monday hosted by OrgJunkie

Tasks

Clean laptop hard drive
Make menu
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Organize coupon binder
Clip & file coupons
Make grocery list/pull coupons needed
Clean out garden
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Main bathroom, laundry room & office zone:
Main bathroom:
Wash throw rug, shower & window curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub shower/tub
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean medicine cabinet
Wash the hamper
Wash trash can
Wash the window
Wipe the baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Empty trash can
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & dryer lint screen
Clean shelves

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers
Fill printer caddy
Vacuum under the desk
Wash the windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Clean ceiling fan

MENU
Breakfast:
Hard boiled eggs
Fruit

Lunch:
Pastina
Carrot sticks
Apple slices

Dinner:
Fettuccine primavera
Bread sticks
Apple crisp

Tasks

Put any appointments or events for the week on wall calendar
Put juice boxes in the fridge for the week
Toss expired coupons


MENU
Breakfast:
Granola bars

Lunch:
Peanut butter & jelly
Apple slices

Dinner:
Spiral ham
Mashed potatoes
Peas
Carrots
Crescent rolls
Mom is bringing dessert

Tasks

Straighten up laundry room
Clean mirrors, tv/computer screens & front door glass
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean oven
Clean oven drawer
Clean drawers & cupboards
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wipe down breadbox
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

Tasks

Straighten up laundry room
Change sheets
Toss expired magazines & catalogs
Wash cat dishes & change place mat
Clean mirrors, tv/computer screens & front door glass
Empty trash cans
Change cup on master bathroom counter
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bathroom floors
Make "nutrigrain" bars
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Clean drawers & cupboards
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin Bagel
Pear

Lunch:
Pizza rolls
Carrot sticks
Apple slices

Dinner:
Mushroom tomato sauce over penne pasta
Salad

Creamy Chicken Croissants

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cube butter
1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2 packages croissants
1 egg white, beaten (optional)

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place whole chicken breasts in boiling water for 10 minutes or until cooked.

In the meantime, saute the chopped onions in butter until soft. Add cream cheese to onion mixture and stir until smooth. Remove cooked chicken and cut into small chunks. Add chicken to cream cheese mixture and stir.

Unfold the packaged croissants to form 4 rectangles and place on a greased cookie sheet. Repeat to make 4 more rectangles for the top. Spoon the chicken mixture in the middle of the croissant square leaving room around the edges and place another croissant square on top. Pinch the croissant square edges together and tops closed to prevent mixture from running out. Brush tops with egg white wash (optional).

Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 12-15 minutes until croissant crust is golden brown.

 

 

Notes

You can make this recipe using low fat or fat free cream cheese and croissants and it tastes just as good.

 

Free Samples

I love free samples and I got an awesome little package of them today!! From Target I received a little makeup pouch containing:
.10 oz Burt's Bees Radiance day lotion
.03 fl oz L'oreal Youth Code Day/Night Cream
A booklet full of coupons to be used at Target
.33 fl oz Tresemme Nourishing Moisture Shampoo
.33 fl oz Tresemme Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
.34 fl oz Garnier Fructis Fortifying shampoo
.34 fl oz Garnier Fructis Fortifying conditioner
.28 fl oz John Frieda Full Repair shampoo
.28 fl oz John Frieda Full Repair conditioner
5 Pond's wet cleansing towelettes in evening soothe

Tasks

Make "nutrigrain" bars
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Clean drawers & cupboards
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Carrot cake oatmeal

Lunch:
Salad
Crescent roll

Dinner:
Broccoli cheese soup
Homemade bread bowls
Pumpkin fudge

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

This recipe is from Closet Cooking

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 slices of bread

Directions:
1. Mix the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mutmeg and brown sugar in low flat bowl for easy dipping.
2. Dip the bread into the egg mixture on both sides and grill in a pan until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minute per side.
3. Serve with maple syrup.

Pumpkin Scones

I got this recipe from The Shoebox Kitchen

Pumpkin Scones

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (we used turbinado)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup canned pumpkin (we used our fresh pumpkin puree)

3 tablespoons half-and-half

1 large egg

Powdered Sugar Glaze (same credit)

• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Spiced Glaze (same credit)

• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of ground ginger
• Pinch of ground cloves

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, half-and-half, and egg. Set aside.

Sift together into a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer) the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Add the cubed butter on top.

Now, either using a pastry blender or the paddle attachment of your stand mixer on medium speed, mix the butter and dry ingredients until your reach the consistency of coarse cornmeal (pieces of butter should be no larger than a small pea). Alternatively, you could probably do this step in your food processor, much like you would do for making pie crust.

Now gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. We used a spatula for this step, but had to use our hands in the end to get that last bit of flour to incorporate into a well formed dough ball. As you can see above, the dough is pretty ragged, but that’s just fine. The important thing is to make sure all the dry ingredients have been moistened well.

On a well-floured surface, flatten and form the dough into a 12″ x 4″ x 1″ thick rectangle.

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide the rectangle into three equal pieces, then slice each piece into four triangular pieces by making an “X” through them

Place the triangle of dough on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for just 15 minutes, or until light brown. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool before icing.

Make up the powdered sugar glaze by mixing the milk and sugar until smooth, then paint the tops of the scones with the glaze using a pastry brush.

While the first glaze is drying (10 minutes or so), make up the spiced glaze by combining all ingredients and mixing until smooth. Drizzle onto the scones using your favorite drizzling method (we put the glaze in a small ziplock bag and snip off the corner, as shown above).

Tasks

Make "nutrigrain" bars
Clean out the garden
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin pancakes
Scrambled eggs

Lunch:
Macaroni & cheese
Veggies
Fruit

Dinner:
Creamy chicken croissants
Chicken & broccoli rice
Broccoli

Tasks

Dentist appointment
Grocery & drugstore shopping
Buy a new toaster oven
Drop books off at library
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Chocolate chip muffin

Lunch:
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich
Carrot sticks

Dinner:
White chicken chili
Bread sticks
Sugar cookies

Monday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin scones & a banana
Lunch: Soup, dinner roll & fruit
Dinner: Sloppy joes, oven baked french fries, salad & sugar cookies

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Peanut butter banana oatmeal muffins & an egg
Lunch: Peanut butter & jelly sandwich & carrot sticks
Dinner: White chicken chili & breadsticks

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin pancakes & scrambled eggs
Lunch: Macaroni & cheese, veggies & fruit
Dinner: Creamy chicken croissants & rice pilaf

Thursday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Salad with a hard boiled egg & cheese & a dinner roll
Dinner: Broccoli cheese soup, homemade bread bowls & pumpkin fudge

Friday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin oatmeal
Lunch: Pizza rolls, carrot sticks & apple slices
Dinner: Creamy mushroom & sun dried tomato sauce over penne pasta

Saturday:
Breakfast: Muffins, scrambled eggs & fruit
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Take out

Sunday:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner: Spiral ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, & french bread

For hundreds of great menu ideas, head over to Menu Plan Monday!!!!

Tasks

Clean my laptop
Make menu
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Clean out & organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Make grocery list/pull coupons
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin scones

Lunch:
Soup
Dinner roll
Fruit

Dinner:
Sloppy joes
Oven baked french fries
Salad
Sugar cookies

Tasks:

I am hosting a Johnsonville Pizza Possibilities House Party today. I am so excited. I love my family dinners but when I can host a House Party and try products at the same time, it's a win win situation!!!

Put juice boxes in the fridge
Clip coupons & file
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin pie oatmeal

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Johnsonville sausage pizza
Honey sesame chicken
Johnsonville hot sausage link bites
Salad
Brownie sundaes

Homemade Ice Cream

Today I made homemade cookie dough ice cream. I made some cookies out of some of the dough and crumbled them into the finished ice cream. Swirled a little chocolate syrup over it and topped with whip cream. My own homemade copycat "blizzard" treat. It was soooooo good. I did a basic ice cream from my ice cream maker instruction manual. After 15 minutes, I added broken up cookie dough and let it finish.

Tasks

Toss expired magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes & change place mat
Clean mirrors, tv/laptop screens
Empty trash cans
Change the master bathroom cup
Sweep
Mop the kitchen & bathroom floors
Make homemade Nutrigrain bars
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean junk drawer
Polish table & chairs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin pie french toast

Lunch:
Pizza rolls
Carrot sticks
Apple

Dinner:
Cheeseburgers
Seasoned potatoes & onions
Ice cream (maybe homemade Blizzards?)

Nice things

While I was at the grocery store today, look what I came across

Do you see that??????

Yes, Pumpkin Spice!! I am so excited. Husband keeps asking me if I'm going to turn into a pumpkin! LOL

Then I went over to Bath & Body Works and got these:

Then after getting home from shopping, this gem was delivered

It's an Edible Arrangement. It almost looks too good to eat, but husband and I have been munching off it since we got home from dinner. Which was excellent by the way. I got a baked stuffed haddock. The stuffing had lobster, shrimp & scallops in it. There was a side of angel hair with marinara sauce. Husband got a seafood lasagna, which also was lobster, shrimp & scallops. Then, of course, there were bread sticks with three different "dips". One was a butter, then an olive oil with parmesan cheese & crushed red pepper and the third we believe was a pimento cream cheese. We did not get dessert, way too full! LOL  Husband wouldn't let me take any pictures at the restaurant. He said that if I did, he would get up and leave. *sigh*

Have a good night!!

Tasks:

Toss expired magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes & change place mat
Change sheets
Clean mirrors, tv/laptop screens
Empty trash cans
Change the master bathroom cup
Dust
Vacuum
Sweep
Mop the kitchen & bathroom floors
Make homemade Nutrigrain bars
Go register car
Return library books
Get a few items at the grocery store
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean junk drawer
Polish table & chairs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Eggs
Biscuits

Lunch:
Something from the freezer

Dinner:
Husband & I are going out to Fratello's restaurant to celebrate our anniversary.

Decorations

I got my fall decorations up. Maybe next week, I'll add the Halloween ones.

From RiteAid I received:

2 Breathe Right nasal strips
Coupon for $1.50 off any Breathe Right 10 ct or larger

Tasks:

Good morning. I needed to light a fire this morning to get the chill out. I can't work if I'm cold.  lol

Pull out fall/Halloween decorations & put up
Make homemade Nutrigrain bars
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean junk drawer
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Wipe cabinet fronts
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Bagel

Lunch:
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich

Dinner:

Perogies w/sauce
Salad
Pudding

Smells of fall

Husband is lighting the woodstove for the first time this season and boy does it smell good!!!!
I love heating our house by wood. The smells and the heat from it are wonderful in the crisp, cold air.
As I said earlier, we are going to have freezing temps tonight. I already have my cold weather curtains up. They make a huge difference in maintaining the heat.

What would be your ideal way to heat your house?

New England Chop Suey

1 Box Elbow Macaroni
1 Can Diced tomatoes
1 lb Ground Turkey- Italian
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 finely chopped onion
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serves 4-6

Boil the macaroni until tender, in the meantime, brown the ground turkey, add the onions, cooking until the translucent. Add 1 can diced tomatoes (un-drained), minced garlic and a sprinkle of garlic salt, italian seasoning, chopped fresh basil (basically whatever you have on hand that you like).

Drain macaroni, add the seasoned  burger/tomato mix. Stir, and serve hot.

Without using coupons I can make this meal for under $2.75 .
Using coupons (for the macaroni and canned tomatoes, I can usually make this meal for about $2.12).

I got this recipe from the Budget 101 website.

Last produce of the season

I went out and picked the last of the "pickable" vegetables in my garden today. We are supposed to have freezing temps tonight for the first time. My garden was very disappointing this year but we did eat a bit out of it. I'm hoping next year will be much better!

(sorry for the poor quality. I used my cellphone instead of the camera)

Woo hoo

Today I received from Green Mountain Coffee:

4 Fair Trade Certified Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup portion packs (I LOVE my Keurig!! So free K-Cups are awesome)
Coupon for $1 off any one 12 count box of the K-Cups

Tasks:

It's a new day!! Today I need to get working on some zone cleaning!!!

Clean out the fridge
Pull out fall/Halloween decorations & put up
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Wash curtains
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin coffee cake

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Leftover enchiladas
Corn
Pudding

Tasks:

I usually do my weekly home blessing on Monday, well, I DON'T actually get it done so, I'm moving it to Friday instead. I am going to reserve Monday's for just making my menu, clipping & filing coupons & making my grocery list since it takes so long.

Clip & file coupons
Go grocery & drugstore shopping
Do any food prep (put produce in containers, separate meats, etc)
Clean out the fridge
Pull out fall/Halloween decorations & put up
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Yogurt
Fruit

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich

Dinner:
New England chop suey
Garlic parmesan swirl biscuits
Leftover cake

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Tuna salad wrap
Dinner: Broccoli chicken saute & dinner rolls
Dessert: Chocolate cake

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Yogurt & fruit
Lunch: Egg salad sandwich
Dinner: New England Chop Suey & garlic parmesan swirl biscuits
Dessert: Leftover cake

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin coffee cake
Lunch: Leftover chop suey
Dinner: Chicken vegetable stew & cornbread
Dessert: Pudding

Thursday:
Breakfast: Bagels
Lunch: Leftover stew or peanut butter & jelly
Dinner: Perogies & salad
Dessert: Leftover pudding

Friday:
Breakfast: Eggs & biscuits
Lunch: Freezer meal
Dinner: Pork chops, Seasoned potatoes & onions & broccoli
Dessert: Chocolate chip zucchini bars

Saturday:
Breakfast: Blueberry pancakes
Lunch: Soup & cornbread
Dinner: Honey sesame chicken, scalloped potatoes & salad
Dessert: Ice cream bars

Sunday:
Breakfast: Eggs, hash browns & biscuits
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Tomato basil pasta w/marinara sauce, italian bread & salad
Dessert: ??

For more great meal ideas, head over to Menu Planning Monday

Tasks:

Clip & file coupons    **still have more to do
Purge magazines & catalogs
Pet care
Clean mirrors, tv/computer screens & doors
Empty all trash
Change master bath cup
Dust & wipe flat surfaces
Vacuum /sweep
Mop kitchen & bath
Make grocery list/pull coupons
Clean my laptop
Make menu
Spend 15 minutes on zone cleaning:

(I'm going to combine zones 1 & 2 this week)
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers

MENU
I haven't made one yet. I will add it once I have

Breakfast:
Cereal
Lunch:
Tuna salad wrap
Dinner:
Broccoli chicken saute
Dinner rolls
Dessert: Chocolate cake

Homemade Tortillas

I made homemade flour tortillas today for tonight's dinner. My husband hates it when I BUY tortillas, so I have stopped buying them.


Flour Tortillas

2 cups all purpose flour (can substitute 1 cup wheat if wanted)
1.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable or olive oil
3/4 cup warm milk

Mix dry ingredients, then slowly add the milk and oil while stirring. Knead on floured surface until dough becomes firm and soft. Let rest for 20 minutes.
Divide dough into 8 sections, roll into balls, and let rest another 20 minutes. The resting is so the dough can be rolled out nicely and isn't elastic-y.
Roll dough on floured surface into a circular shape about 8 inches in diameter. Follow the same procedure for rolling out a pie crust.
Cook the tortillas on a dry skillet over high heat, about 30 seconds or so on each side. They're done if you see very light browning on any bubbled areas. Flip and cook the other side.
Finished tortillas should still be soft and resemble the same texture as flour tortillas. They can be stored in the fridge in a plastic bag or foil until used. You can also freeze these in an airtight container or bag.

Tasks:
Put juice boxes in the fridge
Clip & file coupons  **did some
Make flour tortillas
Make vanilla ice cream


MENU
Breakfast:
Cereal

Lunch:
Homemade chicken soup

Dinner:

Three cheese chicken enchilidas
Mexican rice
Homemade spicy vanilla ice cream

Husband and I went to the Windfire Tavern for dinner tonight. They only have pies and hot dogs on their menu. We had a Meat Lovers Pie. I also had a Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale . This is the first time I've ever had one and I like it. It's a bit strong for me but still enjoyed it. They put cinnamon and sugar around the glass rim.

I am getting used to blogging her on Blogger but I'll eventually start posting pictures with my posts.

In my mailbox:

.05 fl oz Dove go fresh body mist

Coupon for $1 off any Dove go fresh deodorant or body mist

Tasks:

Clip/sort/file coupons
Clean out the fridge of expired foods
Spend 15 minutes on dining room zone work
Organize coupon binder
Straighten up laundry room


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin donut
Asian pear

Lunch:
Homemade steak & cheese

Dinner:
Take out
Ice cream

Turning over a new leaf

Welcome to my new home!! I am hoping to blog alot more than just my to do's and my menus. I don't know how to transfer my xanga posts to here though. So, I guess I'll just start fresh here. Again WELCOME!!