THE PETERSENS

We have had visitors back-to-back for almost two months!  It was great, but I have fallen behind in the world of blogging.  So, I’m gonna start this week off on the right foot by posting what we will be eating this week.  I’m only going to link for recipes I’ve never linked to before as well.  Enjoy!

Sunday
Breakfast: Leftover Blueberry Pancakes and Baked Oatmeal
Lunch: PB&Js on Homemade Wheat Bread, Goldfish Crackers/SunChips and Grapes
Dinner: Grilled Steak and Salmon, Garden Salad and Jasmine White Rice (prepared by my hubby and boys for Mother’s Day!)
Snack: Bananas and Animal Crackers

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal and Yogurt
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Goldfish Crackers and Grapes
Dinner: Eggplant Parmigiana, Whole-Grain Pasta and Garden Salad
Snack: Applesauce and Oatmeal Squares

Tuesday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast with Orange Slices
Lunch: Cheese Quesadillas and Mixed Veggies
Dinner: Chicken and Yellow Squash Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Bananas with Peanut Butter and Raisins

Wednesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal and Yogurt
Lunch: Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Steamed Broccoli
Dinner with Community Group: Italian Cheese Bread
Snack: Animal Crackers and Fresh Mango

Thursday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: Egg Salad Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Tortilla Chips and Grapes
Dinner: Taco Salad
Snack: Saltines with Cream Cheese

Friday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Lunch: Noodle Soup with Meatballs
Dinner: Chicken Souvlaki on Homemade Whole-Wheat Flatbread and Greek Salad
Snack: Apple Slice with Peanut Butter

Saturday
Breakfast: Cereal and Yogurt
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Progressive Dinner Double Date
Snack: Homemade Banana Bread

These events always bring me so much joy!  I love stocking my pantry and for such little money.  Here’s what I was able to get this time around.  I was hoping to get more of the free items, but I didn’t make it to the store until 8 and Triples started at 7.  Oh well.  I’m contemplating going again, but I think it depends on what me and my Dad decide to do the rest of his time here in North Carolina.  Anyway…

What I Spent: $16.00
What I Saved: $ 44.36
What I Bought:

• 1 bag of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers
• 1 package Betty Crocker Warm Delights
• 2 bottles of Palmolive Dish Liquid
• 1 bottle of Dawn Dish Liquid (FREE)
• 1 bag of Texas Toast Tortilla Strips (FREE)
• 1 can Glade aerosol spray
• 2 jars Smucker’s Grape Jelly
• 1 bottle McCormick Montreal Chicken Grill Mates spices
• 1 bottle McCormick Roasted Garlic Grill Mates spices
• 1 bottle McCormick Lemon Pepper seasoning
• 1 can French’s Fried Onions (FREE)
• 1 bag No Yolks noodles (FREE)
• 2 pouches Bumble Bee tuna
• 1 bag BirdsEye Steamfresh peas
• 1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis
• 2 packages Sargento Reduced Sodium shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 4-pack Yo-Plus yogurt (FREE)
• 1 package Yoplait Greek yogurt
• 1 container Daisy sour cream
• 1 bottle Shamrock chocolate milk (FREE)
• 1 pint International Delight creamer

This next week is gonna be an exciting one.  One, Ben will start his new job in Burlington.  Two, our friends Pete and Jess will be visiting us from MN for a few days.  Three, Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day and I LOVE Irish Soda Bread.  That’s it.  Here is what we will be eating this coming week…

Sunday
Breakfast: Oatmeal and Bananas
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Pita Chips and Dates
Dinner: Lentils and Rice with Garden Salad
Snack: Wheat Thins Crackers and Cheese Cubes

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: BBQ Chicken Wraps with Whole-Wheat Tortillas and Peas
Dinner: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I with Egg Noodles and Veggie Medley
Snack: Dry Cereal/Granola Bars

Tuesday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones and Yogurt
Lunch: Grilled Cheese on Homemade Wheat Bread and Tomato Soup
Dinner: Chicken-Broccoli Casserole with Brown Rice (freezer meal)
Snack: Bananas

Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal and Fruit
Lunch: Homemade Cheese Pizza and Carrot Sticks
Dinner with Community Group: Irish Soda Bread
Snack: Graham Crackers

Thursday
Breakfast: Homemade Banana Bread and Applesauce
Lunch: Baked Potatoes and Garden Salad
Dinner: Spaghetti with Angel-Hair Pasta, Italian-Cheese Bread and Steamed Broccoli
Snack: Yogurt

Friday
Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal and Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Deli Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread and Crackers
Dinner: Roasted Whole Chicken, Asparagus, Sweet Potato Casserole and Brown Rice
Snack: Dry Cereal

Saturday
Breakfast: Breakfast Casserole and Broiled Grapefruit
Lunch: EATING OUT with the Mellings
Dinner: Double-Crust Bean Pie, Spanish Brown Rice and Brownies
Snack: Homemade Banana Bread