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Monday, February 11, 2013

Happy Birthday Thomas #24

The 7th was the last day for my CVS and Rite Aid rewards would expire. I was in a panic cause I couldn't find a blog that had a good scenario that I wanted. So I just went for it. My daughter wanted Loreal eyeliner and I had a $1.00 Loreal coupon, I also had an edge shaving cream coupon that I had to use worth 3.00.

Bought both and used $7.00 rewards with $4.00 in coupons, plus recieved $2.00 rewards for the edge shaving cream means total spent .74 cents for 12.79 total in merchandise.

Bought 1 Clear shampoo, 1 clear Conditioner, 2 hair pins for a total of 16.94. used 16.00 ups rewards and paid oop, 2.23 and received $9.00 so made 6.77 money maker.

Yesterday was a great Birthday for our youngest son Thomas's #24.

All you can eat crab buffet.

And he wanted a white cake. I didn't want to make it so I went to Raley's. We didn't like it, I should've made it after all.

Hubbie, my iphone hasn't been focusing lately.

Timothy Jr. and Kimberly

We decorated his door, he loved it.

Daughter Kimberly and I can't stand shell fish so the 26.00 price per person was kind of a waste but we were there for Thomas.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

SMOKED TURKEY our first

While I was going through Sunday's coupons I started the rice for supper.

Turned out perfect, it has to be cold for fried rice.

Breakfast:

banana 0 pts. (105 cal)

2 hard boiled eggs 4 pts. (155 cal)

Snack:

orange 0 pts. (81 cal)

30 g. walnuts to snack on all day 1pt. (200 cal)

Lunch:

Amy's organic bean and rice burrito, my favorite (310 cal)

Lettuce 0 pts.

So good

Dinner:
Steak and Broccoli stir-fry 8 pts. (206 cal)
Ham Fried Rice 8 pts. (359 cal)

STEAK AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
from DVO'S cook'n

unseasoned meat tenderizer (optional)
1/2 pound boneless beef top round steak or round steak
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sherry
1 1/2 cups beef bouillon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion cut in wedges
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup carrot thin, diagonally sliced
1 cup broccoli peeled and thinly sliced stems
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
white rice hot cooked

If desired, use tenderizer on steak according to label directions. With a large sharp knife, slice meat across the grain in very thin strips 3 to 4 inches long. In a small bowl, sprinkle meat with 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch and sherry. Mix well set aside.

In a small bowl, mix bouillon, soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and sugar until sugar is dissolved set aside.

In a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry onion and garlic 1 minute or until onion is limp. Add carrots and broccoli stems. Stir-fry 1 minute longer. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.

Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet. Stir-fry steak until no longer pink. Stir bouillon mixture and pour over steak. Stirring, bring to a boil. Add broccoli florets and reserved vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with rice.

FRIED RICE
from DVO'S Cook'n

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 C onions , chopped
1/4 C green peppers , chopped
1 cup diced ham
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten

Directions:
In large skillet melt butter. Saute onion and green pepper until soft. Add remaining ingredients except egg. Cook over low heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in egg and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.