tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post486693224819784489..comments2023-12-19T10:13:02.256-05:00Comments on My Happy House: Tackle It TuesdayMrs.CFH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-63354345972754828612009-11-10T15:48:54.117-05:002009-11-10T15:48:54.117-05:00Thanks for the reply! I might try that b/c I hate...Thanks for the reply! I might try that b/c I hate throwing away unused/expired coupons - if I am not using one I like to leave it on the store shelf for someone else.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400939348819917528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-81742670987617841192009-11-09T16:18:57.827-05:002009-11-09T16:18:57.827-05:00Lisa,
I keep my coupons organized by date. I find...Lisa,<br />I keep my coupons organized by date. I find that to be easiest for me. Otherwise, coupons go unused because they expire! I know this system doesn't work for everyone though, so you may be better off with the one you currently have.<br /><br />Here is a copy from a previous post of mine:<br />The best $1 I've ever spent. It's an accordion file folder from Target, and it was seriously $1. I leave the front pocket open, and then starting in the 2nd pocket I organize coupons by their expiration date. So, for example, the coupons that expire in August go in the second pocket. In the back is where I keep my receipts in case of returns. Then before I go shopping, I flip through to see what coupons I need that day and put them in the empty front pocket.Mrs.CFH2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05329578638979400541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-62023310195409040462009-11-09T15:55:56.067-05:002009-11-09T15:55:56.067-05:00I just checked back to this post to see if you lis...I just checked back to this post to see if you listed this info....How do you sort your coupons in your accordian file - specifically what catagories do you use? I clip the coupons and try to seperate them by cleaning products, canned goods, etc. but then I have trouble finding them again. Just curious about what you do - thanks!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400939348819917528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-20831135555301089832009-11-04T18:33:13.335-05:002009-11-04T18:33:13.335-05:00and... just found your blog and love it and need i...and... just found your blog and love it and need it badly. am doing your ten week challenge now, ha, on the first week, 2/3 so far lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-38183446811783160432009-11-04T18:31:41.224-05:002009-11-04T18:31:41.224-05:00MUST plan for meals. Love doing that, I usually do...MUST plan for meals. Love doing that, I usually do that with my husband on every other sunday - very relaxing and it's exciting finding new recipes to try. I don't really use recipe blogs but I LOVE the cookbook "Cooking Light" - a compilation of all their recipes from a year. Restaurant-delicious AND healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-69530469685401341172009-11-04T12:50:40.714-05:002009-11-04T12:50:40.714-05:00I'm trying to get to a point where my menu pla...I'm trying to get to a point where my menu planning is a little more organized but I've started by at least clipping coupons and only using them when the item is on sale unless I really need it. So far so good!Fredmynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871515526838934367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-32398786312817452292009-11-04T10:33:09.361-05:002009-11-04T10:33:09.361-05:00I actually started menu planning this week after s...I actually started menu planning this week after seeing the idea on so many blogs. I can be very wish-washy though, so assigning a specific day for each meal isn't going to work for me, but I am glad to have a list of suggestions to go by throughout the week. <br /><br />BTW, I made your red skin mashed potatoes last night! They came out awesome! :) I might try your creamy chicken pasta tonight!Christina @ Still Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289248042627599850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-8676814301201634442009-11-04T09:54:17.416-05:002009-11-04T09:54:17.416-05:00I am definitely a menu planner. I keep my menus on...I am definitely a menu planner. I keep my menus on my blog ( http://ourlonghaul.blogspot.com/search/label/Menu%20Plan%20Monday ).<br /><br />As for a favorite recipe, I am a fan of anything Mexican- (especially enchiladas!) or cheesy... I like Southwestern skillet mac n cheese because it is relatively low in calories! http://ourlonghaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/southwestern-skillet-mac-cheese.htmlSamanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796524100843094259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-2336632915941689122009-11-04T08:56:17.363-05:002009-11-04T08:56:17.363-05:00I started menu planning this year when I returned ...I started menu planning this year when I returned to work after having twins - it is the only way we could have dinner for us. <br /><br />My favorite recipe lately came from A Year of Slow cooking blog - the link in is on Wednesday in this post: <br />http://multiplepowers.blogspot.com/2009/10/menu-planning-1019-10232009.htmlLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400939348819917528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-45134100548651636622009-11-04T08:24:17.348-05:002009-11-04T08:24:17.348-05:00I menu plan and it has helped eliminate that annoy...I menu plan and it has helped eliminate that annoying "What's for dinner" question. I don't assign meals to days though, thats just too much for me. I have noticed a reduction in junk food since when I go to the store I (mostly) stick to the list. <br /><br />Not having to run out to the store during the week for one or two items also helps keep the grocery bill down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-38409682813094939192009-11-03T23:26:32.414-05:002009-11-03T23:26:32.414-05:00I hate waste too. I feel calmer when I menu plan, ...I hate waste too. I feel calmer when I menu plan, makes dinner one less thing to worry about. Thanks for the helpful post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-10734467147248852832009-11-03T23:25:56.468-05:002009-11-03T23:25:56.468-05:00If you have never been, visit orgjunkie.com for Me...If you have never been, visit orgjunkie.com for Menu Planning Monday. Such a GREAT resource for menu ideas and meal planning!!Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071674789103408260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-25595902559563556762009-11-03T23:03:12.866-05:002009-11-03T23:03:12.866-05:00We menu plan, but I just list the meals we want to...We menu plan, but I just list the meals we want to make and then play it by ear. I found that I hated assigning meals to days, I felt too pressured. <br /><br />One of our favorites is meatless tacos. We try to eat a meatless dish at least once a week, saves money and is healthy, too.<br />http://newlywoodwards.blogspot.com/2009/06/sante-fe-meatless-tacos.htmlKim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522561261572333129.post-22262736822490925762009-11-03T22:06:29.920-05:002009-11-03T22:06:29.920-05:00I used to wander aimlessly through the store, but ...I used to wander aimlessly through the store, but since I started menu planning, I am in and out in less than 30 minutes! It's great! I also recently started clipping coupons in an effort to save money, so I'm still learning how to make the best use of those. <br /><br />This week is "super easy week" because I'm having minor surgery tomorrow. I made a couple of casseroles ahead of time so they're in the freezer with notes on baking instructions (aka DH friendly...LOL).Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750936726681262237noreply@blogger.com