Weekly Savings

Hi Sisters! I have a few stores that I wanted to mention this week that has some great prices. Remember as you are building your storage up or just trying to stretch your dollars, first check the ads, always make a list, and take inventory of your goods! Ask yourself what's on sale this week that I can add to my storage? Gather your coupons up too! This will help cut costs. You can get coupons from your Sunday paper(s) or print them online. A trick for added savings on your grocery budget is to buy an additional paper. Here's how to do it for next to nothing. Visit the Grocery Guru's site to find his link to buy an E-Edition for .03 per day with Sunday Delivery. Look under Subscription deals. Instead of having one Sunday paper, you'll get TWO and that means DOUBLE coupons and that means DOUBLE SAVINGS! Over the year, you'll save a tremendous amount of moo-la. I've already saved over $1,200 on coupons and sales just at Smith's store alone--and the year isn't over yet!

World Market - WARNING! Put blinders on when you go into this store, it will suck you in! Go in there with a mission. Meaning get in, get out--and fast--before you do some damage!
Olive Oil is on sale. 2 Liters for only $7.99. It's such a great buy, and it sells out quickly. I recommend to take advantage of this sale and add this item to your storage.
ShopKo
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent 68.75 oz. $3.50 --add a coupon go here.
Maceys
Red Seedless Grapes .99 per lb.
Yellow Onion .39 per lb.
Avacados .50 each
Green Peppers .50 each
Don Julio Chips .98 each
Don Julio 8 in. Tortillas .99 each
Fresh Ground Chuck $1.78 per lb. (this would be a great week to add Tacos to your menu!)
Pork Sirloin Chops $1.78 per lb.
Jolly Time Popcorn 3 pk. .99 each ---add .50 coupon and pay only .49!
Shasta 2 LT. .49 each
Western Family 20 oz. pureed pumpkin $1.49

Italian Pasta & Bean Soup

The temperatures are dropping and it's the perfect time to start simmering a tasty pot of soup on the stove! I found this delicious recipe from my recent Woman's Day magazine. Several ingredients I used right from my pantry and food storage.

By Woman's Day Kitchen

Simple and satisfying, this colorful soup contains a hearty mix of bow-tie pasta, cannellini beans, onion and diced tomatoes that’s perked up with garlic, parsley and grated Parmesan.

Recipe Ingredients

1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil*
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic ( or jarred*)
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or use water combined with chicken boullion*)
1 1⁄2 cups farfallini (small bowtie pasta), tubettini or other small pasta*
2 cans (about 15 oz each) cannellini* beans, rinsed and drained (these are white italian kidney beans or navy beans)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes* in juice
1⁄2 cup chopped parsley* (fresh or dried)
1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan

*items recommended to have in your food storage

Recipe Preparation
1.) Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a 3-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes or until light golden. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
2.) Add broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 5 minutes.
3.) Stir in beans and tomatoes; cook 4 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat.
4.) Stir in parsley, cheese and remaining 2 tsp oil.

Serve with breadsticks and a side garden salad! YUM!

Upcoming Sunday lesson -- October 24

The lesson this coming Sunday will be

"Mothers Teaching Children in the Home", Elder L. Tom Perry

We encourage you to read the lesson beforehand and bring your May 2010 Ensign and scriptures to Relief Society on Sunday.

Weekly Savings

For some years as a younger mom and wife, I felt very overwhelmed with the thought of creating a food storage. I wanted to obey the counsel of the First Presidency and I knew first handedly that life could throw some curve balls. Not long after we moved to Utah, I recall a very strong prompting by the Spirit, directing to me to create a food storage that would not only help our family to weather what ever storm that should come, but provide a nurturing stability and comfort for our family. I wondered how I was to do this task. I visited the Provident Living website for tips and I also prayed for guidance. The answer was made plain to me as I read it from the Family Home Storage Pamphlet.

It simply said:

"THREE-MONTH SUPPLY
Build a small supply of food that is part of your
normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a
few extra items each week to build a one-week supply
of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply
until it is sufficient for three months. These items
should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage."

If you recall the story of Nephi in the wilderness, when Nephi's family came upon the land of Bountiful by the sea, they were so grateful to be there. It was not long after their arrival that the Lord commanded Nephi to build a ship. Nephi wondered, "Lord, whither shall I go to find ore to molten, that I might make tools to construct the ship after the manner which thou hast shown unto me?" (1 Nephi 17:9) The Lord then showed Nephi where to find ore.

I knew I needed to have the same faith as Nephi. I prayed how was I to build a storage with an already tight grocery budget and how was I to buy extras when it was crucial to stay within our means? The Lord knew very well of my concerns. I soon thereafter began to search the grocery ads for items that were on sale and that I could buy in multiples. I also started finding and adding coupons for those items to purchase, and it really helped cut our costs. Just as Nephi was shown where to find ore to build his ship, the Lord also guided me how to find "ore" to build my storage.

Some of you may be well on your way with your food storage and need no advice or direction from me. On the other hand, there may be a few of you out there that need a little help. Let me know how I can help- that's what I am here for. Each week that I post here, I will share with you deals I find and keep you informed.

The first step is to look at the ads, create a list, and take inventory of your storage. Buy items that you think or you see yourself actually using. Also ask yourself, if you or spouse were to loose your job, would you mind using a brand that is different that what you usually use? Just something to keep in mind. :)

Smith's
Downy/Tide/Bounce $4.99 each when you buy any combination of 4--don't forget to add coupons. Go to Smith's site to load onto your Rewards card or use coupons from Sunday paper.
Hershey's Chocolate Chips $1.79
Smith's Evaporated Milk .69
Eggs .79 per dozen
Kroger Salsa $1.00
Bumble Bee Tuna $1.00***see recipe below
Maceys
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa .79
Sour Cream 16 oz. .69 w/ad coupon
Jello Pudding .89 w/ coupon .64
Cross Rib Pot Roast $1.98 per lb.

For printable coupons visit: coupons.com, smartsource.com, redplum.com

Tuna Cakes

Have you included cans of tuna in your food storage? I'll be the first to say I'm not extremely crazy about tuna fish sandwiches or tuna casserole, but I DO have my cans of tuna in my storage! Not too long ago, I found a recipe for tuna that I thought to be different. This recipe has been tried and tested, and I declare it's a winner!

Ingredients:
2 cans (6 oz. each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked.

1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing mix for Chicken

1/2 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese

1/2 cup of shredded carrots

1/3 cup of light or fat free mayonaise

2 Tbsp. Sweet Pickle relish

3/4 cup water

Directions:
1.) Mix tuna, stuffing mix, cheese, carrots, dressing, relish and water in a bowl.

2.) Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

3.) Heat a large non-stick skillet and spray with cooking spray on medium heat. Scoop tuna mixture, using about a 1/3 cup for each cake and pat it into a patty.

4.) Cook 3 minutes on each side and until they are golden on each side. Turn the cakes carefully.

Serve cakes with a side of vegetables, rice or salad. ENJOY!

**No tuna for you?? Try canned chicken instead!

Upcoming Sunday lesson -- October 17

The lesson this coming Sunday will be

Chapter 20: Baptism

We encourage you to read the lesson before hand and bring your Gospel Principles manual and scriptures to Relief Society on Sunday.

Weekly Savings

I realize many of you have your preferred stores that you like to shop at. So this week I will mention a few items that are fantastic sale prices at various stores. Take advantage of the sales to buy items at low prices and add them to your storage, pantry, or freezer.

Reams
Old Orchard Frozen Juices .88 each - add a coupon save $1.00 off 4.
Ground Beef $1.49 lb
Pork Loin Roast $1.49lb ** see recipe below :)
Crest Toothpaste $1.00 each - add coupon and pay only .25!
Celery .69, Cucumbers .50, Iceberg Lettuce .88, Roma Tomatoes .88

Harmons
Cheese Nip Crackers $1.00 each (This is a really good price, great to stock up on especially if you have little ones!!)
Barilla Pasta $1.25 - with coupon only .25
Eggs $1.50 18 count

Smith's
Kraft Philly Cream Cheese (buy 10 mix & match items) .99 --add coupon. and it's FREE! You can print 2 coupons to get 10 free cream cheese items.
Schick Disposable Razors $2.88 --add BOGO coupon
Banquet Chicken Nuggets $3.49
Kroger Cheese $4.99 2 lbs. -- add coupon for $1.00 off
Kroger Bath Tissue $3.99 12 large rolls.
Apples .88 lb

Maceys
Broccoli or Cauliflower .69 lb.
Betty Crocker Cake mixes .69 each --add coupon .75 off with purchase of BC icing.
Kellogg's Cereals $1.88 --add coupon and it's only $1.33 per box.