stockpile these

there are a few fresh items that i would grab at kroger this week to chop up and freeze for quick prep or for nutrients in a smoothie later.

bananas- freeze them for smoothies or bread. i bought 4 bunches. they are 39 cents a pound.

yellow onions in the bag - food process them. put the in cup size or 1/2 cup size portions in Ziploc and freeze for quick prep at dinner. you do not even have to let them thaw before using them in a recipe, especially if you are sauteing them.

land o lakes butter - usually $3.99 on sale for 1.99 think of all the holiday baking when you are gauging the amount you should purchase. butter freezes great. i do not think it affects it at all.

king arthur flour - it is on sale. if you are particular about your flour it is a good deal this week. i buy other brands but this is my favorite. there is a coupon out there for this and yeast in combination but i would only use the coupon unless you really need the yeast because you are not saving money buying that big container of yeast. the small packets are cheaper with an individual coupon for yeast.

pears - can be canned or frozen. HERE is a great post on canning pears.

cascadian farm cereal and granola bars - they are $2.99 and if you look there are pealies on some of the boxes for $1 off two. there is also a coupon in that pealie for $1 off 2 cascadian frozen vegetables. the vegetables are on sale too.

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paper products

my stockpile on paper products is dwindling so i have been on the lookout the past couple of weeks for toilet paper and paper towels. i am going to buy this week because there are a few deals that are pretty good. at kroger HERE are the deals(bounty and charmin) that i am going to purchase. at walgreens HERE is the deal(quilted northern) that i am going to do.

on a side note...i will tell you that we have adopted using cloth napkins after a friend of mine suggested it and hand towels instead of paper towels as much as possible. because i am such a fanatic about germs i find myself switching out the hand towel in the kitchen about 3 times a day but it really is only one more load of laundry a week with the towels and the cloth napkins. we do use paper towels for cleaning and greasy messes.

what are the paper products that you prioritize?

gator golf and elefun

these are 12.99 this week at toys-r-us. each is normally prices at 19.99 and 24.99. if you print the $5 off each one on coupons.com they will each be 7.99. great deal and cheaper for two than what one would normally cost. i am stocking my gift closet! memory is also $4.99 this week.

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