TGIF

TGIF!

What a gloriously sunny day.

Chris and I spent the whole day outside relaxing, basking in the sun. If you must know, Chris just turned 21 months old yesterday. Bless his little heart. He's just so excited to be out and about after being mostly couped up in the house most of the Winter. He even ended up learning to sweep the porch. My mom thinks he'll be a good worker one day. I can just imagine: "Son, take out the trash...mow the lawn...wash the car...!" I can't wait for those days!

Okay. Now back to business of frugality...

I got my Save-A-Lot ad, they just opened a few months ago a few blocks away from our house. And for those who love a really great deal, a 5-lbs-red potatoes is only $ .88. That's awesome, not to mention, a 10-lbs-leg quarter of a chicken is only $2.50. Seriously! For a place that doesn't require you to pay membership fee, it's pretty good. I don't know about this week, but last week they have the 73% lean ground beef for $ .99 per-lbs. I didn't get any though, because I'm trying to eat very leaner (93%) and healthier.

Nearby the Save-A-Lot, a new Safeway opened last week. Speaking of Safeway, did you see that cute and whimsical commercial on TV? The one with Mom, Dad and Baby with their "ingredients" written on their tees?

They're coming out with all this organic brand: O (I can't wait until their baby brand finally arrives!). And lucky me, I've received a coupon book in the mail. For those who don't necessarily get these coupon books, having a Safeway membership card is a good option. It's free to sign up and you can get some of their savings.

One of the first thing I want to try is O Peanut butter (the creamy one), to compare to the one I got from Winco (Adams's). I ended up not liking it because it's oily. Although, surprisingly enough, Michael (Mr. Picky) said," What's wrong with it? It tastes like peanut butter." Chris doesn't seem to have a problem with that one too. Then again, he's a pretty easygoing boy. I wonder if my pallate has been spoiled by ordinary peanut butter.

I digress...

I may also try their O cereal. I like Kashi's brand (the one with berries especially). I haven't been able to compare it with another organic brand; so far, what I've noticed as a gradual green person, organic brand cereal has more textures, it's also crunchier although there's not necessarily a promise of crunchiness.

Since this is Friday and most people like to eat out, for you health nuts, I will share another useful link:

http://www.healthydiningfinder.com/site/

There's nothing wrong with being frugal and health conscious, is it?

Enjoy your weekend!

Tracy