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Here it is! My menu plan for week #2 of Weight Watchers online! As I mentioned, I started the program last week, but did NOT post a week #1 menu plan…too much going on! 😉 But, as promised here is my menu plan for week #2.  If my calculations are correct, there are about 27 of us who are signed up and several other “unofficial” members of this group who would like some motivation. While you may not want to follow this menu plan exactly, it will at least give you an idea of what you can eat…and maybe get you out of the rut of eating the same things over and over again. Another thing I wanted to mention about these recipes is that some of them are higher points than what the actual ingredients add up to. This is because the new PointsPlus recipe builder totals all of the food values, even though a food may be “free” according to the rules. Because of this, I always suggest measuring and entering your ingredients separately into your daily tracker so you have a correct points value. I know it’s confusing and time consuming, but I feel like I get a more accurate points value this way. The recipes I have personally created have the correct value, but the other ones may be a bit higher than expected.

Week 2 Menu Plan:

Sunday, January 8th

Herb-Crusted Roast Beef and Vegetables – 8 points per serving

Tossed Salad with Fresh Fruit – 0 points

2 TB Kraft Roasted red pepper Italian with parmesan dressing – 1 point per serving

Monday, January 9th

Turkey Sloppy Joes – 6 points per serving

Sweet Potato Fries – 6 points per serving

Apple Slices – 0 points per serving

Tuesday, January 10th

Tilapia with Mango Salsa – 2 points per serving

Sauteed Mixed Greens – 1 point per serving

Lemon-Thyme Wild Rice Pilaf – 4 points per serving
Or try Uncle Ben’s® Long grain & wild rice vegetable pilaf – 5 points per 1 C serving

Fresh Fruit mixed with cinnamon and 1/2 cup of No-Sugar Added All Natural Applesauce – o points per serving

Wednesday, January 11th

Orange Chinese Chicken – 6 points per serving

Ginger Sesame Green Beans – 1 point per serving

Thursday, January 12th

Southwestern Chicken-Bean Salad – 6 points per serving
Use prepared chicken, or save some back from Wednesday’s Orange Chicken

Corn Bread – 5 points per serving

Friday, January 13th

Turkey Meatloaf with Barley – 6 points per serving
Don’t feel like cooking meatloaf? Try Hormel Refrigerated Entrees Meat loaf & gravy (5 oz serving) – 5 points

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – 2 points per serving

Saturday, January 14th

Chicken Parmigiana – 7 points per (4 oz) serving

Ronzoni Smart Taste Angel Hair – 5 points per (2 oz dry) serving
(I believe 2 oz dry = 1 cup cooked)

Steamed Broccoli – 0 points per serving

Desserts:

Creamy Chocolate Dip with Fresh Fruit – 2 points per serving

Apricot Dessert Quesadillas – 3 points per serving

Baked Strawberries with Sweet Ricotta Cream – 1 point serving

Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies – 2 points per serving

Frozen Chocolate Mint Dessert – 3 points per serving

Vegan Chocolate Mousse – 3 points per serving

What gets me through the week:

Fresh, chopped veges and fruits in snack bags = at my fingertips

Roasted Mushrooms: Pound of sliced mushrooms, salt & pepper, spray with cooking spray. Roast at 450 for 20 minutes. 0 points and oh so delicious!

Fresh Vegetable Soup – 0  points per serving. These ingredients are all zero points, so I don’t count the one point that the WW recipe builder counts. I make a big batch of this on Sunday so I can have it throughout the week.

Sugar Free Jello Snack with 1/8 C of Fat Free Whipped Topping – 0 points per serving!

MorningStar Spicy Black Bean Burgers on an Arnold Sandwich Thin – my lunch every other day!

Weight Watchers or Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges – 1 point each. I use these to spread on my sandwich bread at lunch time to replace mayo. So creamy and yummy!

Giada’s Rise and Shine Juice – I make this every couple days and it’s delicious!!

Weekly Weigh-in:

I lost 2 pounds this week. I feel like I could have done better, but I got a cold and didn’t get any type of exercise program started. I’m still sick, but hoping to start earning some activity points at least by the end of next week.

Weight Watchers Meeting:

For your comment below, please answer the following questions:

How much weight did you lose?

What gets you through the week?

Any other pointers/tips that will help out the group?

 

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Best Deal Magazines has a few great deals on magazine subscriptions this week!

DEAL OF THE DAY:

Old House Journal for $3.65 – code  PXCJ0108

WEEKLY SPECIALS:

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Men’s Fitness for $3.76 – code WKLYSPEC
Parents for $3.76 – code WKLYSPEC

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These coupon codes and prices are valid through 1/8/12, except for the deal of the day which is only valid today.

YAY! This great deal on dishwasher detergent just got better as they have just added a $0.25 coupon to “clip”!  Hurry on over to Amazon before the price goes back up to grab Cascade ActionPacs, Dishwasher Detergent (60-count Container) for just $12.97. Choose Subscribe & Save and “clip” the $0.25 coupon and you’ll get it for ONLY $10.77 Shipped!

• Go to the Cascade ActionPacs, Dishwasher Detergent (60-count Container) page ($12.97)
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• On the right hand side of the screen, choose the “Subscribe & Save”* option to save 15% and get FREE shipping!
• Pay just $10.77 for 60 action pacs shipped right to your door!

*Subscribe & Save is no biggy. After you’ve received your first shipment, just go to Your Account, Manage Subscribe & Save items, Cancel this subscription.

Here are the best Rite Aid deals for 1/8 – 1/14:

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Here’s a well known name – J.D. Power and Associates Panel that is offering you an opportunity to earn rewards like Amazon Gift Cards, Paypal and more for taking surveys about products you already purchase!

This is a great way to earn some extra cash from the comfort of your own home!  In fact when I posted this the other day, several of you received $5 in your account right away!

Hurry though…spots fill up quickly!

Click HERE to sign up

Here are the best CVS deals for 1/8 – 1/14

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Here is a list of Restaurant coupons and deals for your weekend and beyond!

Bakers Square | Print a coupon for 20% off Entire Check, valid through 1/31! Not valid with Pie Rush Wednesday.

CiCi’s Pizza | Print a coupon for a FREE Kid’s Buffet with the purchase of an Adult Buffet, valid through 1/8!

Corner Bakery Cafe | “Like” Corner Bakery Cafe on Facebook, click on the “Turn the Corner” tab, then click “Take the Pledge“, fill out the form, and click “Submit My Pledge“ for a FREE Corner Combo to the first 10,000 people!

Denny’s | Print a coupon for a FREE Red Velvet Pancake Puppies Sundae with the purchase of an Entree, valid through 1/16!

Maggiano’s | Print a coupon for $5.00 off any Little Italy Favorites Entree, valid through 2/1!

Quiznos | Print a coupon for a FREE Regular Fountain Drink with the purchase of any Sub, valid through 1/11! Not valid in Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen | “Like” Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen on Facebook, then click on the “Fan Exclusives” tab and print the image for a FREE Garlic Roll with any Stromboli purchase, valid through 1/31!

Waffle House | Print a coupon for FREE Hashbrowns, valid through 1/20. Dine-In only!

(thanks Miami Mommy Savings & Smart Couponing!)

Don’t forget to view my list of gift card bonus deals available!

Older Restaurant Deals Still Available:

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Tanger Outlet is now offering their 2012 coupon booklet! Just go HERE and print that image and take to the Tanger Customer Services before 1/31. Then they will give you your FREE 2012 coupon book!

Find a Tanger Outlets near you.

Here is a list of coupons for your retail shopping!

:: RETAIL TOP 7

• Children’s Place – 15% off purchase Exp 1/9
• Fashion Bug – 40% off regular priced item Exp 1/7
• Lord & Taylor – 20% off sale & clearance items Exp 1/10
• Michael’s – 40% off regular priced item Exp 1/7
• New York & Co – $30 off $75 Exp 1/8
• Sports Authority – $10 off $50 Exp 2/29
• Stride Rite – 20% off $50+ purchase Exp 1/8

:: COMPLETE LIST

• Ace Hardware – Facebook Exclusive Free bucket with $25 purchaseExp 1/31
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet – 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Barnes & Noble – 30% off select titles / 50% off Teen titles Exp 1/9
• Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 1/8
• Bath & Body Works – $10 off $40 Exp 1/15
• Children’s Place – 15% off purchase Exp 1/9
• Coach – 30% off purchase Exp 1/8
• ESPRIT – 20% off purchase
• ESPRIT – 25% off 1 Top / 40% off 2 Tops
• Famous Footwear – $5 off $25 Exp 1/31
• Fashion Bug – 40% off regular priced item Exp 1/7
• Fashion Bug – 20% off orange sticker clearance Exp 1/28
• Gap Outlet – 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29
• Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 1/7
• Kohl’s – 15% off purchase Exp 1/8
• Lord & Taylor – 20% off sale & clearance items Exp 1/10
• Michael’s – 40% off regular priced item Exp 1/7
• New York & Co – $30 off $75 Exp 1/8
• Office Depot – $10 off $50 Exp 2/11
• Old Navy – Facebook Exclusive 20% off one item
• Party City – 15% off purchase Exp 1/6
• Sears – $10 of $40+ shoe purchase Exp 1/16
• Sears – Facebook Exclusive $20 off $100 Valid 1/6 & 1/7
• Sports Authority – $10 off $50 Exp 2/29
• Stride Rite – 20% off $50+ purchase Exp 1/8
• Tanger – Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
• Target – Various Coupons
• Ulta – $3.50 off $10 Exp 1/21
• Walgreens – Various Coupons in the January Coupon Book (found in-store)
• Yankee Candle – 10% off purchase Exp 1/8

:: Sign Up & Save

• Bath & Body Works – Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item
• Bed Bath & Beyond – Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
• Burlington / Baby Depot – Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
• Carter’s – Sign up for Carter’s Celebration Station and get a $10 off $50 coupon
• The Container Store – Organized Teacher’s Program 15% off each purchase
• Express – Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase
• Fashion Bug – Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase
• Footlocker – Join their VIP Club and get a $10 off $50 coupon
• Gap Outlet – 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• Goody’s – 25% off single purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• Kohl’s – $5 off any purchase
• Naturalizer – $10 off any purchase
• New York & Co – Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Payless Shoe Source – 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Shoe Carnival – $5 off when you sign up for their Email Newsletter
• Things Remembered – $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter

(thanks Your Retail Helper & Miami Mommy Savings!)

Best Deal Magazines has a few great deals on magazine subscriptions this week!

DEAL OF THE DAY:

Seventeen for $3.65 – code  PXCJ0108

WEEKLY SPECIALS:

Fitness for $3.76 – code WKLYSPEC
Men’s Fitness for $3.76 – code WKLYSPEC
Parents for $3.76 – code WKLYSPEC

Or browse through the 100+ popular magazines priced at just $4.69…find what you like and use coupon Code PXCJ0108 to get an additional 15% off at checkout, making a 1 year subscription only $3.99!

These coupon codes and prices are valid through 1/8/12, except for the deal of the day which is only valid today.

Prefer to go digital? You can currently grab 10 FREE digital issues. Read more HERE.

Here are the best Walgreens deals for 1/8 – 1/14:

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Amazon is currently offering a 16 pack of Swiffer Duster Refills for just $11.19 (down from $19.04). Plus choose subscribe and save to get 15% off and free shipping! Additionally, there’s a $0.50 coupon to clip, making your grand total ONLY $9.01 Shipped – that’s just $0.56 per refill!

I actually don’t buy these for myself…these are my 5 year old’s cleaning product. She knows that when it’s cleaning day it’s her job to walk around with her Swiffer Duster and dust everything in her reach. She loves it.

• Go to the Swiffer Duster Refill (16 ct) page currently priced at $11.19
• “Clip” the $0.50 coupon below the item
• Choose the “Subscribe and Save” option* on the far right hand side of the screen to get 15% off and free shipping
• Your total at checkout will be just $9.01 shipped!

*Subscribe & Save is no biggy. After you’ve received your first shipment, just go to Your Account, Manage Subscribe & Save items, Cancel this subscription.

Click HERE to get this deal

Amazon has a hot deal on Lego Rock Band for as low as $9.99 (was $29.99)!! This game is available for Xbox, Playstation 3, Wii and DS – prices vary by gaming system.  Amazon’s pricing changes frequently so don’t wait to get this deal!

You can also get FREE Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25. And of course, 2-day shipping is always free with Amazon Prime. 

Click HERE to get this deal

Walgreens has several Clearasil products on sale this month for $2.00 off retail, plus they are working with the $2.00 in-ad coupon this week! Also if you click on “save now”, then enter your info on HomeSolutionsNews.com, then click the “Personal Care” tab you can print a coupon for $1.00/1 Clearasil Product! After all discounts, you will snag some $0.49 Clearasil!

Buy Clearasil Treatment Cream, Pads or Face Wash – $5.49 $3.49
Use $1.00/1 Clearasil Product printable
Plus use $2.00/1 Clearasil in-ad coupon
Final cost is $0.49!

(thanks Wild For Wags!)

If you need toilet paper, Amazon is having another great deal! Get a 12 pack of Quilted Northern Soft and Strong for just $5.50 shipped. That’s like paying $0.23 per roll of toilet paper!

Here’s how to get this deal:

• Click Here to the Quilted Northern Page – Make sure you have selected the 12 count.
• In the blue box on the right side, select Subscribe & Save (I go with every 6 months)
• Click the Add to Cart button
• Your total should be $5.50 shipped or just $0.23 per regular roll!

*Subscribe & Save is no biggy. After you’ve received your first shipment, just go to Your Account, Manage Subscribe & Save items, Cancel this subscription.

Click Here to get started

(thanks Couponing to Disney!)

Amazon has the Finish Powerball Tab Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, Fresh Scent, 32 count (Pack of 3) down to just $11.99!  That is 96 tablets for just $0.12 each!!

You can also get FREE Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25. And of course, 2-day shipping is always free with Amazon Mom or Amazon Student.

Click Here to get Deal

(thanks Swaggrabber!)

 

Woohoo! There’s a new coupon for $3.00/1 K-Y Product  that you will want to print right away, then grab yourself some coupon overage at Walmart with it!

Walmart has the small bottles priced as low as $2.62, so FREE +overage after the $3.00 coupon! The trial sizes are 0.5 oz. The 2 oz bottle is NOT a trial size. 😉

K-Y Jelly (2 oz bottle) – $2.62 – $2.84
Use $3.00/1 K-Y Brand Product printable
Final cost is as low as FREE + $0.38 Coupon Overage!

See all the currently FREE at Walmart items!

For a limited time save up to 50% on select Disney video games on Amazon.com!  I picked up the Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension game for just $19.99 for my little nephew!  Walmart is selling this exact game for $39.96!  What a bargain!

The games are available for Xbox, Playstation 3, Wii and DS – prices vary by game system.  Amazon’s pricing changes frequently so don’t wait to get this deal!

You can also get FREE Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25. And of course, 2-day shipping is always free with Amazon Mom or Amazon Student.

Click Here to get Started

Yay! Back again! Here’s a great toilet paper deal you can score from the comfort of your couch, which in my opinion are the best kind of deals! 😉

Currently, you can get 24 Ultra Strong Rolls of Charmin, which is equivalent to 96 regular rolls for ONLY $0.23 per regular roll (awesome price for this brand!!). You seriously need to RUN to grab this awesome deal before the price goes back up!! 

• Go to the Charmin Ultra Strong (24 ct) page HERE – currently priced at $25.94
• “Clip” the $0.25 coupon below the item info
• Choose the “Subscribe & Save” option* on the right hand side to get 15% off and FREE Shipping!
• Pay just $21.79 for 24 ultra rolls – which is equal to 96 regular rolls!

*Subscribe & Save is no biggy. After you’ve received your first shipment, just go to Your Account, Manage Subscribe & Save items, Cancel this subscription.

Here are the top 10 Giant Eagle deals, brought to you by Lady Savings. Feel free to visit her site for full ad matchups…I only post the BEST deals!

• Giant Eagle doubles coupons up to $0.99! So, if you have a $0.75 coupon, it’s really worth $1.50!
• You are limited to 12 “like” coupons during a 24 hour period and only 2 “like” internet printed coupons (varies by store)
• View and print the Giant Eagle Corporate Coupon Policy

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Amazon is currently offering the Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop Floor Cleaner Starter Kit for ONLY $18.39 (down from $34.61). Plus you can “clip” a $5 coupon, making your total JUST $13.39! The price will be reflected during the checkout process.

This item qualifies for Super Saver Shipping (get your total up to $25) or Amazon Prime.

(thanks Passion For Savings!)

I just wanted to remind everyone that this oh so popular ING $50 sign up bonus is still available!! If you’re looking to open an checking account AND make money doing it, consider opening an ING checking account where they also offer higher interest than what you’re earning at your current bank.

ING has no hidden fees and no minimums.

Here is how to sign up:

• Head on over to ING and click the “apply now” button
• Follow the directions to set up your account.
• Use your Electric Orange debit card to make three signature (non-pin) purchases in the first 45 days.
• On day 50, $50 will be deposited in your account – EASY money!!

Click HERE to sign up

Yay! Back again! Here’s a great toilet paper deal you can score from the comfort of your couch, which in my opinion are the best kind of deals! 😉

Currently, you can get 24 Ultra Strong Rolls of Charmin, which is equivalent to 96 regular rolls for ONLY $0.23 per regular roll (awesome price for this brand!!). You seriously need to RUN to grab this awesome deal before the price goes back up!!

• Go to the Charmin Ultra Strong (24 ct) page HERE – currently priced at $25.94
• “Clip” the $0.25 coupon below the item info
• Choose the “Subscribe & Save” option* on the right hand side to get 15% off and FREE Shipping!
• Pay just $21.79 for 24 ultra rolls – which is equal to 96 regular rolls!

*Subscribe & Save is no biggy. After you’ve received your first shipment, just go to Your Account, Manage Subscribe & Save items, Cancel this subscription.

The HOTTEST toy – the LeapPad is back in stock!! Woohoo!! The last time I posted this it lasted a whole 2 minutes, so RUN!!

Hurry to grab a LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet in Pink & Green for ONLY $99.99 Shipped!! I’m guessing once word gets out these are going to be gone in a flash so don’t wait!!

Click HERE to get this deal