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Crock Pot Meal – Italian Herb Chicken

Last night’s dinner was an easy crock pot meal made with ingredients I had on hand.

Chicken Breasts, Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce and Paste, Mushrooms, and McCormick Slow Cooker Seasoning Package for Italian Herb Chicken

I used a crock pot liner instead of spraying with cooking spray. Chicken in first, topped with the mushrooms. The Italian Herb dry seasonings was mixed with the cans of tomatoes and poured on top.

Covered and cooked on low for 8 hours.

Shredded the chicken with a fork

Wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla

Mine with a jalapeno pepper.

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Wally World Deals

I had a few Walmart exclusive coupons and needed toiletries so I decided to hit up Wally World (Walmart) this weekend.

Malik drove and Tayair and I were passengers, this was the first time Tayair rode with his lil brother and he said, “it was alright” – thank goodness Malik waits to text after driving!

Alive! Vitamins
$2.00 off – PAID $6.92

Crest Pro Health Mouth Rinse
.20 off – PAID $4.80

Twin Pack Speed Stick
Buy 1 Get 1 Free – PAID $3.88/4 or .97 each

Rimmel Scandel Eyes Mascara – MY FAV
$2.00 off – PAID $3.47

Carefree Pads – 42 count
.50 off – PAID $2.47

Kotex Pads – 22 count
$1.00 off – PAID $1.86

Sara Lee Bread
.55 off – PAID $1.43

al fresco Chicken Sausage
$1.00 off – PAID $2.98

Haribo Gummies
.30 off – PAID .78 cents

Truvia Sweetner
.75 off – PAID $2.71

Cocoa Puffs and Honey Nut Cheerios purchased
$1.75 off/2 – PAID $3.23 each

Butterball Turkey Bacon
.35 cent off peelie – PAID $2.13

Oscar Meyer Turkey Franks
$1.00 off/2 – PAID $1.98 each

Hillshire Farms Lunch Meat
.55 off / PAID $2.40

Purex 2 Detergent
$1.00 off – PAID $3.54

Dorito 20 pack Flavor Mix
$1.00 off – PAID $5.48

Jack’s Pizza
.75 off – PAID $2.23

Penn Maid Cottage Cheese
$1.00 off – PAID $1.68

Magnum Mini Ice Cream Bars
$1.50 off coupon from Service Desk, however, cashier told me about B1G 1/2 off advertised at Shoprite. Walmart matches the prices of other store sales.
PAID $2.50

Extra Gum
.50 off/2 – PAID .71 pack

Just in time for the holidays – Hot Dog Chips
$2.50 and they actually do taste like a hot dog with ketchup!

These taste like a Sloppy Joe but with much more salt!

 

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OOTD

The second week in May is starting off cool and cloudy but I’m not going to complain because I know the heat is just around the corner!

Today’s shoes pairs well with the top, however, for me they are too dressy to be worn to work.

Top – Goodwill// Skirt – closet staple// Color block shoes – urganog.com// Bracelet – Rainbow Shops//

Earrings – Claire’s//Elephant Ring – jewelry box

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Goodwill Donation and Mini Haul

A few Saturdays ago my son drove me to the Middletown Goodwill so that I could donate a box of clothing and electronics.  He’s still working on his 50 hours of supervised drive time as per the state’s Graduated Licensing Program and I enjoyed being chauffeured.

Of course after I donated in the back we went to the front for a little shopping!

Goodwill, Middletown Square Shopping Center, 801 North Broad Street, Middletown, DE  19709

New yellow jeans, unfortunately they were not my size!!!

 

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Maxi Dress for Mom (me)

This weekend while grocery shopping at Walmart SuperCenter I noticed they had  nice selection of Maxi Dresses for $14.88 and $16.00.

I decided to pick this one up as a early Mother’s Day gift to myself , I’ll give it to one of my son’s to give to me on Sunday – lol

 The older I get the more I like wearing dresses & skirts, I guess that I’m reverting back to my childhood, Oh Lord, am I really getting that old?!

I love the crochet back

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Birthday Dinner at Ali Baba Middle Eastern Restaurant

On Saturday, we took hubby to dinner at Ali Baba Middle Eastern Restaurant in Newark, http://www.alibabacuisine.com .  We hadn’t been there since August and being it was Cinco de Mayo most of the students from the University were at Mexican restaurants so we were seated immediately.

Tayair

The food is authentic Moroccan, very flavorful and everything is made fresh to order so you have to wait a little bit.  We sat in the backroom, which is decorated in tapestries and sofa seating, the soft cushions and pillows made it a comfortable wait.  Afterwards the wait staff don’t try to rush you out which also makes your dining experience pleasant.

 We started with the Stuffed Grapes leaves, my son used the pita bread to wrap his, but they were perfectly warm when they arrived at the table.  We each had a different entrée so that we could taste a little of each.

I ordered the Samke Harra, a flaky fresh salmon filet, baked with tahini, garlic, cumin, onion, pine nuts, lemon juice, and parsley. It was served with a side of tabouli salad which contains parsley my favorite herb.  Along with a cup of mint tea it was heavenly!

Hubby had the Moroccan Chicken which had a harisa cumin sauce (spicy), served with a side of Eastern rice.  It was suggested that he pull back the skin if it was too spicy but he suffered through, sniffling while enjoying this awesome chicken dish.

Tayair had the chicken kabobs, which were cubes of chicken breast marinated and grilled, served on a bed of Middle Eastern rice.  He normally doesn’t eat much of anything unless it pizza, but he ate his entire meal without stopping.  After he finished his meal, “itis” kicked in and he leaned back, sleepy eyed on the cushions ready to nap!

al-Malik ordered the Lamb & Beef Gyro Pita Wrap from the lunch menu, but after seeing how small it was he decided to take it home.  He then ordered the lamb kabobs which were marinated and charbroiled and served on a bed of Middle Eastern rice. 

Afterwards we were all fully satisfied with no room for dessert.  Can’t wait for the next visit to Ali Baba!

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"Drink No Wine Before It's Time"

On the way home from work I stopped at Pockets Discount Liquors – (gotta love that name) to purchase my liquid grapes for the weekend.  A Wine Consultant from Alternative Wines Delaware was conducting a tasting for Cara Mia (My Beloved) Moscato d’Asti.

I usually drink Red wine but it had a very light taste so I purchased a bottle, and received a $1.00 off the selling price.  I also purchased a bottle of Stein 1 Schrage, a Sweet Red Wine from Germany a suggestion by the owner and I truly enjoyed it.

That’s my $5.00 for 2 Powerball and 1 Mega Million tickets – I can dream can’t I??!!

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“Drink No Wine Before It’s Time”

On the way home from work I stopped at Pockets Discount Liquors – (gotta love that name) to purchase my liquid grapes for the weekend.  A Wine Consultant from Alternative Wines Delaware was conducting a tasting for Cara Mia (My Beloved) Moscato d’Asti.

I usually drink Red wine but it had a very light taste so I purchased a bottle, and received a $1.00 off the selling price.  I also purchased a bottle of Stein 1 Schrage, a Sweet Red Wine from Germany a suggestion by the owner and I truly enjoyed it.

That’s my $5.00 for 2 Powerball and 1 Mega Million tickets – I can dream can’t I??!!

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OOTD – Spring Cleaning

My inside chores this weekend included dusting, vacuuming and laundry.  It’s a bit humid and overcast outside but hubby needed to get the grass cut.  The lawn was in desperate need of attention because John Deere had the mower in for repairs for over a week.  My sons did their rooms and bathroom chores earlier and are now on their video games.  Tonight we will be going out to dinner to celebrate my husband 56th birthday which is Monday.

I hope you are having a great weekend.

Black gauze dress – Goodwill// Sandals – gift from Africa

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