Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Wal-Mart School Supplies Sale!

On an impromptu trip to Wal-Mart this morning I happened upon their huge display of school supplies that are (for a limited time) RIDICULOUSLY cheap to kick off the upcoming school year.  If you have any need for school supplies now is the time to stock up!  There were many supplies I didn't get simply because Jackson has no need for them just yet (i.e. post-its, 3x5 cards, white-out, etc.), but I did get a nice supply of the basics!  Here's what I got:

24 ct. Crayola Crayons:  Bought 4 boxes @ 25 cents ea. = $1.00 total
12 ct. Crayola Colored Pencils:  Bought 1 box = $1.00 total
Pencil Box:  Bought 1 box = $1.00 total
8 ct. Washable Crayola Markers:  Bought 1 box = $2.00 total (the non-washable are only $1.00 a box for those of you with older children!)
2 pack Elmer's Glue Sticks:  Bought 2 packages (so four sticks total) @ 25 cents per package = .50 cents total!

TOTAL:  $5.50 

I am probably going to go back and take advantage of these prices while they last!  Like I mentioned previously, there are MANY other supplies at seriously discounted prices.. Some more that I just thought of were:  Scissors, pencil-top erasers, hand sanitizer, one subject notebooks for 15 cents a piece!, book covers, and MORE!  Happy Shopping! :)

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sweet Wheat Chili

2 cups wheat berries, cooked*
1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 package Chili Seasoning
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 to 1 cup water
1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Brown and cook ground beef or turkey, seasoning as desired. Drain any fat. Add cooked wheat berries, browned meat and remaining ingredients to a crock pot or stock pot. Stir everything together and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or simmer on the stove for 1 to 2 hours on low heat. Serve with sour cream, cheese and honey cornbread. Enjoy!


*To cook wheat berries on the stove, place desired amount of wheat berries into a pot and cover with 4 times the amount of water (ie. 1 cup wheat berries + 4 cups water). Add a pinch of salt. Boil for 60-70 minutes or until wheat is tender. Add more water if needed.

*To cook wheat berries in a slow cooker, place 1 cup wheat berries and 3 cups of water in slow cooker. Add a pinch of salt. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add water if needed.

*Freeze any unused portions for later use. Its a good idea to cook a large batch of wheat berries and freeze them for quick additions to any meal.


Food Storage Groups: Wheat and Beans