Cooking the Deals of September 4-10

I had more fun coming up with treats this week, and had trouble coming up with actual meals. But, I have them!

I find it easier to plan ahead, than try to play catch-up. My suggestion would be that you can do your grocery shopping for the next week. But of course, if you see something you just have to try then why wait until next week? Cook it up tonight for dinner!

Keep in mind, that I do assume that you will have some of the staples stock-piled and on hand to make your meal cheaper. When you're starting off you may not have some of these things stock-piled, but as you go you will!

A "*" denotes items I have on hand that I have gotten for free.

Rainbow Shoppers (that's me!)... check out the list of deals this week at Rainbow.

And for those without a near-by Rainbow... check out the list of deals at Cub.

Something to keep in mind... Much of the produce I have listed could be found cheaper at Aldi Foods (or even cheaper if you have it growing in your garden!)

This meal plan is linked up at OrgJunkie. 

Meal #1: Peanut Butter Noodles & Chicken
     - I know I listed it last week, but the right stuff is still on sale, and it's so good! -
Cub Split Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb @ Cub
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.28 @ Rainbow (through Monday)

Meal #2: Apple-Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Wraps, or Pasta Salad

Cub Split Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb @ Cub

Apples as low as $0.99/lb @ Cub (depending on the variety you choose)

Grapes free first lb @ Cub (with in-ad coupon)

Hellmann's Mayo $3.00 @ Rainbow (this is more than what I usually pay, but if you need it)

Cruz Tortillas $1.89 @ Cub

Meal #3: Grape Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Wraps, or Pasta Salad

Cub Split Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb @ Cub

Grapes free first lb @ Cub (with in-ad coupon)

Hellmann's Mayo $3.00 @ Rainbow (this is more than what I usually pay, but if you need it)

Cruz Tortillas $1.89 @ Cub

Meal #4: Chicken Tacos

Cub Split Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb @ Cub

Cruz Tortillas $1.89 @ Cub

Lawry's Taco Seasoning Mix $0.50 @ Rainbow

Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese $2.50 @ Rainbow (this is more than I like to pay)

Red Gold Salsa $1.25 @ Rainbow

Meal #5: Chicken Crescent Ring

Cub Split Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb @ Cub

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.70 @ Rainbow (this $0.30 off 2 printable from SmartSource)

Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese $2.50 @ Rainbow (this is more than I like to pay)

Snack #1: Fruity Pebbles Treats
Post Fruity Pebbles $1.50 @ Rainbow ($1 off 2 in 7-24 Smart Source... it expires 9/4, but I have found that my Rainbow will take expired coupons within a couple days. You can check with your Rainbow to see if they do as well, but don't push it on them, as it is not part of their coupon policy to take them.)
Crystal Farms Butter $3.00 @ Rainbow


Snack #2: Peanut Butter Cocoa Pebbles Treats
Post Cocoa Pebbles $1.50 @ Rainbow ($1 off 2 in 7-24 Smart Source... it expires 9/4, but I have found that my Rainbow will take expired coupons within a couple days. You can check with your Rainbow to see if they do as well, but don't push it on them, as it is not part of their coupon policy to take them.)
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.28 @ Rainbow (through Monday)

Crystal Farms Butter $3.00 @ Rainbow