Could I slack any more? Yes, yes I could. Oh and Menu Plan Monday

So, I somewhat forgot that even had a blog. The child and I got sick (again) for almost two weeks and then my brain goes to la la land. I became lazy and forgot my bargain shopping duties. How rude. I do apologize. I'm back now.


FREE

- St. Patrick's Day Hat & Shamrock printable coloring page
- USA Map with State Names printable coloring page (scroll down)
- GoodNites boxer sampler. My girlfriend just received hers in the mail today.


DEALS

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For more fabulous meal plans, visit orgjunkie.com!

I'm flip flopping Monday & Thursday because I'm using my slow cooker on Monday and not Thursday...and I want to post the Apple Glazed Pork Roast on Slow Cooking Thursday. It's FANTASTIC and beyond easy.

Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup/Chili
Tuesday: Easy Meatloaf - You need to try this. Seriously SO good!
Wednesday: I love leftovers.
Thursday: Apple Glazed Pork Roast - I'll post this recipe on Slow Cooking Thursday
Friday: Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (photo to the right)

Question of the Day
What do you to take a 'break'?

Cute Shoes and Eww Shoes ... The Friday Sale

You know what love even more than the Friday Sale? (Well, besides the obvious hubby, baby, etc...) NAPS ... I took a two hour glorious nap and I'm W I D E awake now. I have been under the weather and now I feel a little bit better.

Thank goodness for naps. Ahhhhhh

Oh and thank you all for the awesome comments on being a 'new mom' ... I feel much better now. :)


OK, I'm going to jump right into the Friday Sale... Let's start with a fabulous shoe!
GUESS Women's Carrie Stiletto Pump
List Price: $45.66 - $90.00
Today's Sale Price: $22.50 - 75% off
(on select sizes and colors) - I'm in love with the light blue pair!



WOW! Um, 1978 called, it wants it's shoe back...
Nine West Women's Mudpie Platform Wedge
I'm not even listing the price. It's 36% off, but still too expensive...you'd have to pay me at least $30 to wear them.

Oooohhh comfy body pillow!! A total must if you're pregnant, too.
Beyond Down Gel Fiber Bed Pillow
List Price: $79.99
Today's Sale Price: $35.99 - 55% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping

It's back on the Friday Sale and it's SO cute, I can't stand it!
Spode "Baking Days" Round Covered Deep Dish
List Price: $76.00
Today's Sale Price: $37.99 - 50% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping
*Comes in 4 colors!


I really need something like this...
Hamilton Beach 70590 Big Mouth 14-Cup Food Processor
List Price: $120.00
Today's Sale Price: $54.99 - 54% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping



If you know a Mickey Mantle fan, then forward this on to them...
"The Mick" Mickey Mantle Autographed 11x14 Black & White Photograph and Certificate of Authenticity
List Price: $1499.99
Today's Sale Price: $399.99 - 73% off
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Every time this pops up (no pun intended) I say I'm going to get it, but I don't. I really want it though...
Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
List Price: $52.99
Today's Sale Price: $34.99
FREE Super Saver Shipping

Ever since we put in our travertine stone floors, wine glasses with stems make me nervous...so easy to tip over. My girlfriend has these and now I'm thinking of stocking up.
Libbey Vina Stemless 17 Ounce White Wine Glasses, Set of 4
List Price: $17.99
Today's List Price: $10.99 - 39% off
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping


Ooooh fresh herbs in cute little pots!
Chia Terra Cotta Gourmet Herb Garden
List Price: $18.35
Today's Sale price: $12.99 - 29% off
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping


OK friends, that's all I have time for, but there's much more where this came from...click here to check out more at the Friday Sale!

Question of the Day
What are your plans for the weekend?

A long Sunday nap starts the week off right....and Menu Plan Monday

What is it about Sunday afternoons? Around 1pm sleep just hits me like a ton of bricks and if I don't take a nap, well, it's going to be a bad week. Usually, a one hour nap does it (during Pumpkin Doodles' nap), but this time I took a 3 1/2 hour nap and if it weren't for my husband egging the baby on to wake me up, I'm sure I would have slept until morning.

Ahhhhh I love naps. This is going to be a good week.

Before I get to the menu for the week, here are some deals...

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Shoes? Did somebody say shoes?
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This week, I found all my recipes from the fabulous ladies who participate in Menu Plan Monday over at orgjunkie.com! I'll be doing my grocery shopping early Monday morning since I slept through when I should have been shopping on Sunday afternoon. hehehe Thanks for the recipes, Ladies!

Monday: Meatball Tortellini Soup
Tuesday: Leftovers from Monday
Wednesday: Pasta Sausage Bake
Thursday: Southwestern Pot Roast Beyond EASY - I'll post this recipe on Slow Cooking Thursday
Friday: Baked Potato Soup (picture to the right)

Question of the Day
Are naps just for kids?

If you haven't already, go enter my latest giveaway!

Can I add this to my resume... (oh and Slow Cooking Thursday, too)

...multi-tasker. OR at least I like to think that what I'm doing could be classified as such.

Right now I'm facebooking, looking for a facebook addicts support group via google, writing this blog post, watching Craig Ferguson, watching Emeril Live, eating Skittles (my tongue is still raw from them yesterday), responding to emails from hilarious friends, doing laundry (well, the washer is really 'doing' the laundry at this very moment), searching Amazon for some fab deals, browsin' the web for other fab deals....

Does *thinking* about putting away the clean dishes count? If it does, I'm going to add that to the list and eating chips...I'm thinking about switching from Skittles to Lays chips right now.

Seriously, what is up with my junk food cravings lately. Uggghhh

Of course, the hubby and baby are knocked out cold in bed. I wonder if I'll ever out grow this night owl phase.

On with the show...

Tiffany gave me the heads up on some of the deals she found tonight. (See her, she's over there to the left...pretty, huh?) She'll be your personal shopper for the day. Thanks, Tiff!

Bandolino Blu Women's Brady Denim Skimmer (size 6-14) and size 16W - 24W FOR 80% OFF!!! WOW! Under $9 and eligible for FREE shipping.

Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Michaela City Short for $6.80 - 80% off and eligible for FREE shipping.

OK, way too cute jackets and coats..
--Please Mum Striped Fleece Lined Girls Hoody $10.99 - 68% off!
--So cute I can barely stand it...Paul Frank Pink Jacket $14.95 - 76% off!
--Pepe Jeans Girls Salai Plaid Anorak Reg $120 Sale: $30.00 - 75% off!
--So we don't leave out the little boys...Tiffany has 3 girls so pink is usually on her brain. ;-) Boy's Please Mum Printed French Terry Boys Hoody 71% off for $7.99!
--Boy's Please Mum Flannel Plaid Hooded Jacket 70% off for $8.99!
--Dogwood - Boys Long Sleeve Zip Up Jacket, Olive, Purple 82% off for $9.90!

Perfect for new baby boys in the spring/summer...Newborn Boys' Lullaby Club® Plaid Shortalls 2-pc. Set - Blue 75% off for $3.74!!

Lots of fab deals on kids' shirts...Greendog Brand Shirts

Under $2! It only comes in a large, but look at the price! Cherokee Squire Green Boys' Ultimate Polo - L 75% off for $1.74!!!

Thank you again, Tiffany for helpin' a bargain shopper out!!

Here are a few things I found...

Like junk food, I'm also craving handbags.

Mmmmmmm Red Prada
Prada Red Leather Tote Handbag
50% off ... nice!

Love this in white...
MAXX NEW YORK Washington Medium Cutout Clutch
Reg $125.00
SALE $37.50 - 70% off
FREE shipping!


Oh and here's some nice boots...
Dv By Dolce Vita Women's Cass Mid-Calf Boot
Reg $149.95
SALE $44.99 - 69% off and FREE shipping!



I'm beat from all this shopping! Let's move on to the food portion of the show...

Vegan (or not) Slow Cooker Potato Soup

I found this yummy makes-you-feel-good recipe at geekypoet.wordpress.com...

I am making this with whole milk (because I'm not a Vegan).
Another variation is to use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, and use apple juice instead of broth.

4 Russet Potatoes (or equivalent of other kind of potato)
2 cups veggie broth (I use chicken broth)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 spring fresh rosemary, whole (remove stem before serving)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or unsweetened soy or rice milk or if you're like me whole milk)
salt and pepper
*I add chopped celery and parsley*

Peel the potatoes and cut into medium sized cubes. Place potato and broth into slow cooker and set on low. Add rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and fresh ground pepper. If the potatoes aren’t covered by the broth add a little more.

Cook all day on low (6 - 10 hours). Use an immersion blender to puree everything. You can also use a blender, but make sure not to fill it all the way or you’ll have a hot mess on your hands!

Add milk and puree some more. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve topped with fresh chopped thyme and chives.

*I grade monterey jack cheese and sprinkle it on top.*

Head over to Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for more Slow Cooking recipes and to participate in Slow Cooking Thursday!

Question of the Day
Do you like shopping with a buddy or do you shop solo?