easy chicken

So I don't want this blog to be entirely about coupons and saving money at the store, I want to teach you how I save money at home too.

One of my favorite meals growing up was Shake and bake chicken and I still love it today. Well since I am trying to cut back where ever possible making my own shake and bake is a great way to do it. I am not even sure how much it costs in the store since I have been making it my self for so long but I'm sure it is cheaper my way.

I always have bread crusts left after the loaf is gone so i just set them aside and grind them up for bread crumbs and store them for times like this. I like to add a little bit of cornmeal to the bread crumbs for some flavor, then I add whichever seasonings I am in the mood for. From Italian seasoning, to dry ranch dressing mix(bought in bulk at Sams). I think tonight I am going to do Garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning with some Parmesan cheese mixed in. Add a little salt and pepper. Just dip the chicken (Leg and thigh quarter I bought for $0.49 lb) in milk then in the bread crumb seasoning then toss in around in an egg wash and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 min. I am serving it with green beans fresh from my garden and some homemade applesauce. YUMMM!!!

Quick shopping trip for $10

So yesterday I had to find something quick for supper so I went to the store with $10 in my pocket.

I left with 3 steaks, 2 loaves of bread and a gallon of milk for $10.13, so I had to dig for a little change
The bread, with savings card, was $0.69 a loaf
he steaks were $3.56, $3.03, and $3.57 each, however they had been cut a few days ago so they each had a sticker for $1.00 off.
The Milk, with a coupon, was $1.69

Also Sunday when i was there I bought my husband 4 packs of Vitamin water (4 in a pack)for $9.99 and they are normally $5.19 a pack. They were on sale for $3.33 ( with savings card) a pack and if you bought it in quantities of 4 they were $9.99 so essentially I got to pick up an extra one for free just for taking 4. YAY for me!!!!