Stock Up Alert!

Hello,
      This week's Stock Up Alert is at Meijer this Friday and Saturday! With summer coming up and the Memorial Day holiday fast approaching, grilling is a major part of life!  Meijer has the Bar-S hotdogs for just ...........$.69!!!  Awesome way to stock up on hotdogs for the summer!

Happy Grilling,
AA

Stock Up Alert

This week's stock up alert is for Meijer!  They are having their 10 for 10 get the 11th free sale.  Lots of great deals in this sale, but the half pork tenderloin is on sale for $1.69 per lb.  Summer is coming and the pork loin makes a great pulled pork BBQ for picnics!    Also, if you go on Friday and Saturday, you can use a digital M perks coupon for $10 off of a $75 purchase! Stock up now!!

Blessings,
AA

Blast From The Past

Alexandria Court House


AA

 

Stock Up Alert!

Hey,

 Just wanted to let you all know that Meijer has a great ad this week and to make it even better they have a Friday and Saturday meat  and seafood sale.  To sweetin' the deals even more they apparently had some computer problems back in February, so they are making it up to us by having a $10 off of $50 Coupon!  Wow!  You could get 55 items for $40 dollars That brings the 10 for 10 items down to 73 cents per item! That is amazing!!!
Just remember the 73 cents per item would only apply to the first 55 10 for 10 items--only one coupon allowed per transaction. But you sure could go back again! Lol!
Check out the ads http://meijer.shoplocal.com/Meijer/BrowseByPage/Index/?StoreID=2465833&PromotionViewMode=1&PromotionCode=Meijer-150320ss

http://meijer.shoplocal.com/Meijer/BrowseByPage/Index/?StoreID=2465833&PromotionViewMode=1&PromotionCode=Meijer-150315onestop

Happy Saving,
AA

Upcoming Events

Here are a few upcoming events in the Alexandria/Campbell county area--Mark them on your calendar!

March 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING

Alexandria residents are encouraged to attend to have your questions answered and to share your input. This meeting will be held at the Community Center to accommodate as many people as possible.

April 17, 18, 19 – 2015 Spring CC Clean Up - Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-4pm. Locations: Pendery Park, Transportation Center and Campbell County Police Station. ONLY Trash & Debris will be accepted at Pendery Park and the Campbell County Police Station. Transportation Center will accept all items. NO PAINT, OIL, ANTIFREEZE! For questions before the event, call 859-547-1802.

April 25, 9am-1pm – 2015 Shred Day at the Disabled American Vets Headquarters, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY. 5-box limit. For questions, call 859-547-1802.

AA

Stock up Alert!

 
This week we have 3 stock up alerts!  This one is at Alexandria County Market!  They have family packs of Sirloin end cut porkchops for just..........$1.29 per pound!
This is a great deal so be sure to pick up your family pack.  Smaller packs are $1.59 per pound.  If you don't think you need a pack that large, just remember you can separate into your meal sized freezer bags and freeze.  Hope you enjoy the savings!

AA



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A Few Snow Reminders From The Public Works Department!

Here are some snow related tips from our Public Works Department:

 

   When snow is predicted and you have a driveway, PLEASE USE IT…keeping cars off the street so they can clear a bigger path means they can pile snow in yards, not on your car. It is very helpful to you and the crew to have the cars off the street so a wider path can be created. It also is safer for your car, and the City crew for avoiding accidents.

When snow is plowed, some will usually end up in your driveway and yard…it’s either that, or the street doesn’t get plowed. The snow has to go somewhere!

Mailboxes…again, the snow is pushed to the side of the street and may block your mailbox. It is your responsibility to clear the snow around your mailbox so they will deliver mail.  

• We are asked why salt hasn’t been put down during snow storms? If the temperature is below 25 degrees, salt does not work and is thus wasteful.

Your patience and understanding are appreciated during Winter weather conditions!  Be safe Alexandria!

AA

Stock Up Alert!

 

This week the stock up alert is at Meijer!

    Half pork loins  are on sale for $1.69 per pound!!  This is an awesome price.  you can pick up several and cut in half or thirds, freeze and have plenty meat for a meal on the cheap.  Cook with veggies in a crockpot, cook in crock pot, slice, pull apart and add BBQ sauce for delicious pulled pork BBQ, or slice and fry for wonderful pork chops!  The ideas are endless!! 
                                          

   Meijer also has the Meijer brand Tuna 2/$1.  This is about as good as it gets anymore!  Stock up now for tuna casseroles and tuna salad when the weather warms up.

Blessings,
AA










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MYO Pumpkin Puree

Making your own pumpkin puree is so very easy! Well, here are a few pics While making my puree:

My 3 pumpkins on my well used pan!

                                                Stabbing the pumpkins several times each!

Going into my well used oven!

     After baking too long(I forgot the time) but they still came out ok!

Let the pumpkins cool off and then slice them in 1/2 and carefully scoop out the seeds and the stringy part. 

Baking time should only be 1 1/2 hours. Mine baked closer to 2 but the pumpkin seperated from the skin so easily this way.  I was able to just use a tablespoon for this. When you get it all out of the shell, puree it in a food processor or do what I did since I do not own one--mash with a fork.

And here you have it.......pure pumpkin puree.  Looks so pretty and easy peasy!  I'll never buy canned pumpkin again.

Blessings,
Lisa

MYO Faux Mrs. Dash

  Many people are suffering from high blood pressure and are trying to reduce their sodium intake--myself included.  I love salt.  I mean I really love salt to the point that if the food isn't salted it isn't worth eating.  Did I tell you I LOVE salt. Did I also tell you I have high blood pressure? Really high blood pressure so I am trying to cut back on my salt intake but it is so hard.  I am trying to season my food with herbs and spices to give it more flavor so I discovered this recipe for a homemade herbal salt substitute--no, lets call it a homemade flavor enhancer! Yes, I like that much better--won't have to say the "S" word. So, here is the recipe:

Herbal Flavor Enhancer

• 1 Tbsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp dried savory
• 1 tsp ground mace
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 1 tsp ground dried grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp paprika

Just mix the above and store in a mason jar or reused spice shaker.

I know this won't be the same as using the "s" word but maybe we'll learn to appreciate the real flavors of  food and lower our blood pressure at the same time!

Blessings,

Lisa 

MYO Spiced Drink Mix

   

    This all-purpose mix is wonderful to have on hand for all types of drinks—hot tea, hot apple cider, coffee, or warm juice drinks!  All taste amazing with this versatile mix added! 

2 lb. Sucanet or brown sugar

5 ½ Tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice

Mix in a food processor and store in a mason jar or baggie. Remember if you use the brown sugar, it may harden up but it is still useable.

Use 1 T mix to one cup of drink or 1/4 cup mix to 4 cups drink.

Enjoy,

Lisa

 

Stock Up Alert!

 

 

This week's Stock Up Alert is at Meijer's.  They still have the Michigan apples on sale for just 54 cents per lb.  This is such a wonderful price.  Make applesauce, fresh apple pies, apple butter and much more!

Stock up and save!
Lisa

Spooktacular Camping Event

AJ Jolly Park’s Final Camping Weekend 2014y October

24 Saturday October 25 Sunday October 26

Spooktacular Halloween Event 

 

Enter to win Best Decorated Campsite!

Wear your Halloween Costume! Children 12 & Under Can

Trick or Treat Along a Friendly Trail from 2–6 pm.

Costume Contests – Infants to Adults – 6–8 pm.

Bring your decorated or carved Pumpkin - enter to win prizes!

Hayrides – Pony Rides – Petting Zoo – Bounce Houses – Mums

Pumpkin Patch – Vendors – Food – Drinks – Fall Crafts

 

Plenty of campsites still available!

Rates:

$15/night Primitive

$20/night Improved

$35/night RV/Equestrian

For more information call Campbell County Parks and

Recreation at (859) 547‐3681 or AJJollyPark.com

Enjoy!

AA

 

 

AJ Jolly Halloween Spooktacular

AJ Jolly Park’s Halloween Event

Saturday – October 25, 2014 – 2 pm to 9 pm

Hosted by Campbell County Parks and Recreation

  Wear your Halloween Costume!

Children 12 & Under can Trick or Treat

along a Friendly Trail from 2–6 pm.

 

  Costume Contests – Infants to Adults – 6–8 pm.

 

   Bring your decorated or carved Pumpkin - enter to win prizes

(entries accepted 2-5 pm, judging at 5:30 pm)

 

Hayrides – Pony Rides – Petting Zoo – Bounce Houses – Mums

Pumpkin Patch – Vendors – Food – Drinks – Fall Crafts

 Parking $5 per vehicle

 

For more information call Campbell County Parks and Recreation

at (859) 547‐3681 or AJJollyPark.com

Sounds like a good time!

AA

 

MYO Hot Cocoa Mix

 

  With cooler weather coming, families love hot cocoa!  This is a great, inexpensive mix to keep on hand for a warm fall or winter treat.  

3 cups milk powder
3 cups powdered coffee creamer
3 cups sugar or splenda
1 2/3 cups cocoa powder 

  Place the above ingredients in a blender and mix well.  Store in a mason jar or baggie.  Use 4-5 teaspoons per cup of hot water.   Use a peppermint stick to add minty flavor or add cinnamon to give it a little Mexican spice!  Don’t forget the marshmallows --Yummy!

Lisa

 

 

 

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MYO Vanilla Extract

     If you have never tried to make homemade vanilla extract, you need to do it ASAP!  It is so aromatic and just as easy as it is good!  Only 2 ingredients are required—alcohol and vanilla beans.  That is it!  Vodka is the most neutral of the alcohol choices, but you can use rum or bourbon if you like.  I do prefer the vodka though.  Vanilla beans can be ordered from Olive Nation and they usually ship the vanilla beans free which is a great perk!  Go to   http://www.olivenation.com/Bourbon-Madagascar-Vanilla-Beans-P84C54.aspx  to order your beans!

   All you need to do is slit each bean almost in half and add to the jar of alcohol in a ratio of 5 beans to 8 oz. alcohol.  Make sure jar is sealed and store in a dark place for 5-6 weeks at least.  Shake it several times a week.  Remember, patience is a virtue—the longer it sits, the better the flavor!  

  If you want you can top off the extract with more alcohol several times before the beans loose their flavor.  Enjoy!

Lisa

MYO Pumpkin Pie Spice

   With the holidays coming, this may save you a little money! Instead of buying the expensive containers of Pumpkin Pie Spice, just make your own! 

1/4 cup ground cinnamon
1/8 cup ground ginger
1 Tablespoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cloves

½ teaspoon Allspice—optional

Mix all of the above and store in a mason jar or baggie.

Easy peasy!

Lisa

Alexandria Asset -NKU Theater

  Have you attended one of the NKU Theater productions yet?  If not, you must take advantage of the cultural experience available to those of us living close to NKU!  We are truly blessed to be able to attend such wonderful theater productions at such a reasonable price!   This season’s productions include:

The Bacchae

The Wedding Singer

Failure: A Love Story

Les Misérables

The Y.E.S. Festival

Birds | First Year Show

Mud Nostalgia

Dance '15 oro M

For more information about the 2014-2015 NKU Theater Season go to: http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/theatre/season.html

This is such a great, inexpensive way to enjoy the arts close to our fair city!

AA

 

 

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MYO Taco Seasoning

 

This is installment 1 of the Make Your Own series to help save you money in the kitchen!  I hope you decide to make your own to know exactly what your family is getting in their food and to also save a bundle on those expensive mixes!

Taco Seasoning

6 Tsp. Chili Powder
5 Tsp. Paprika
5 Tsp. Cumin
31/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
2 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper  

Mix all of the above and store in a mason jar or baggie.  7 Tsp. = one packet.  This has a 6month shelf life!

Lisa

Alexandria Asset--Calvin A.Perry Community Center

      

     Do you  want to continue your walking this Fall and Winter? Then join the Alexandria Community Center! The hours are as follows:
      Office and Walking Hours
Monday through Friday – 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Monday through Thursday – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

    For just $20 per year ($12 Senior Rate) you can continue your walking in a warm, safe place. Take advantage of this Alexandria asset and get fit Alexandria!
AA