Friday, February 27, 2015

Shopping around the world

We are joining Bacon and Fozzie in a Shopping Trip Around the World again and this month it is all our own choices.

Items to price this month:
  • Random condiment of your choice. We are going with Vanilla this month one of Mom's favorite flavorings. Now Mom is a vanilla connoisseur and only buys REAL Madagascan Vanilla not the artificial or imitation stuff - it does cost a lot more at $16.99 a bottle but you don't need as much so it last for a very long time.
  • Random frozen meal of your choice. The only frozen meal Mom eats is the the new Nestle Mac 'n' Cheese cups - just the classic cheese flavor. She loves these because they are just the perfect size for her. Mom waits until they are on special for $2.00 and stocks up (there are 2 cups in a pack). They are normally cost $2.75 - $2.99 depending on where you buy them. Dad loves some frozen Mexican food (Mom is allergic to any kind of peppers so they don't go to Mexican restaurants and it is the only time he gets to eat it). Dad likes El Chirrito and they cost $2.49 a dinner. 
 
  • Random dessert/something sweet of your choice. Mom's favorite is something she usually makes for Sunday Breakfast but they are great at anytime - French crepes with blue berries and white chocolate cream - they are totally delicious and so easy to make. YES - we know you want the recipe :)
 
  • Random Fruit of your choice. Without a doubt it has to be Ambrosia apples - at $2.99 a pound they are bit more expensive than other apples but are worth it. We are pleased to see they are now available all the time which makes Mom very happy.
 
  • Random Item of your choice. This one is for us - we love our Blue Dog Bakery Cookies - especially the Dweeb as he doesn't like hard cookies and these are a soft but firm texture. They are $4.99 box but Mom always waits until they are on special at Kroger's (the only place that sells them around us) and then stocks up. On special they are between $2.99 - $3.49 a box. Mom especially loves when they are $2.99 :) Our favorite is the "more flavors" box as it has a mix of all the flavors in it. There is an assortment of big and small cookies in the box but you can buy the "paws" size if you like just small cookies and they are easily broken into smaller pieces which is a totally bad idea as the bigger the better is what we think :) And of coarse they are made right here in the USA.
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    28 comments:

    1. The Daily Pip February 27, 2015 at 6:47 AM

      Gosh, this post made us hungry! My mom loves real Vanilla, too!

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    2. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:26 AM

      We are hungry now too. Have a fabulous Friday.
      Best wishes Molly

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    3. easyweimaranerFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      I agree with your momma, real vanilla is the best (specially after we heard some rumors how they make that fake vanilla stuff). I think the mac&Cheese sounds tasty, I will look if we have that too in our stores... later, when my momma can look... not my dad BOL
      easy rider

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:55 AM

      My mom is a big mac & cheese lover. I will have to show her your finds in this. She will absolutely love it. And also the dog snacks - wow! And they are at Kroger? I'm going to put this on mom's grocery list for the little guy here. I think he would love some of those. Thanks my friends for playing this month in shopping around the world - awesome prices and finds! XOXO - Bacon

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    5. The Adventures of the LLB GangFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      What a wonderful array of products, good job!!
      Smileys!
      Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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    6. MurphyFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      That Blue Dog looks pretty good! Interesting post!

      Your Pals,

      Murphy & Stanley

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    7. Frankie Furter and ErnieFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Now you have our tummies rumbling and our mouths Drooling with this post...

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    8. Bella Roxy & MacduiFebruary 27, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      We don't like the easily broken trait of the dog biscuits, but they sound like a great buy.

      Interesting to see the prices of stuff around the world.

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    9. Sketching with DogsFebruary 27, 2015 at 2:46 PM

      Nom!
      Mum loves those crepes with raspberries and ice cream.
      Dip and Elliot x

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    10. JulieFebruary 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      I luffs seeing all the different things peeps buy.
      I hopes you got to share some of the contents of that great big box of treats there, you earned it after posing so handsomely
      Loves and licky kisses
      Princess Leah xxx

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    11. SaraFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:03 PM

      Those crepes look amazing!!!! And I love that mac/cheese too!

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    12. Idaho PugRanchFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:17 PM

      youare right! mom is drooling over the french crepes and blueberries
      hugs
      Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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    13. My GBGV LifeFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks for reminding us Mom hasn't bought Blue Dog Bakery biscuits in a while. We love those and need to have her go get some for us!

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    14. DukeFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:15 PM

      This post has us totally drooling! But we don't have a Kroger's near us *sniff sniff*

      Love ya lots♥
      Mitch and Molly

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    15. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      OH..OH...Oh...Mac & Cheese, Dad loves them....and he will share with us!

      The Mad Scots

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    16. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 27, 2015 at 7:18 PM

      Mom only uses the real vanilla stuff too!!! Nothing like the real thing. Now about those crepes - what time is breakfast served???

      Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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    17. My Dog Sam - Ruptured DiskFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:59 PM

      We're all hungry now...

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    18. FozziemumFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:33 PM

      So agree with your mum guys.i only use Vanilla beans from Madagascar..there is nothing worse than imitation..yes they are dear but the taste is real! and i love mac cheese..whenever hubby flies out for work it is my home alone meal :) everyone knows if i am eating mac cheese he has left town hahahah :) thanks for joining our bloggie hop guys hugs Fozziemum xx

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    19. Two French BulldogsFebruary 27, 2015 at 11:12 PM

      So interesting to see all the different prices
      Snorts,
      Lily & Edward

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    20. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:54 AM

      You did way better than Easy! Mom says that Costco sells a really good vanilla too if you ever want to save some money. Love Dolly

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    21. STELLA and RORY from Down UnderFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      Howdy Mates. Mmmmm, it's breakfast time here in Oz and now we feel like crepes too. They look delicious. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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    22. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:05 PM

      I ate so many crepes when I lived in Tokyo, strange but true.

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    23. KEY WEST COLLIESFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:39 PM

      Those look like pawsome treats

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    24. M. K. ClintonMarch 1, 2015 at 2:24 AM

      We shop at Krogers so I'll look for those treats! Do you use the digital coupons? It is quite a savings.

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    25. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 1:24 AM

      Yum, Yum and YUM!! Those little mac n cheese cups look great & just the right size too.
      Wally & Sammy

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    26. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 10:01 AM

      Just had to let you know that I put the Blue Dog Bakery biscuits on mom's shopping list this week. She got a box for the little guy Houdini here at the Hotel Thompson. Squeals - he LOVES them. She got him peanut butter and molasses. Some of those biscuits are almost as big as Houdini - snorts. Great product my friends - thanks for posting about them! XOXO - Bacon

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    27. Blueberry's humanMarch 2, 2015 at 5:16 PM

      I agree, imitation vanilla is an abomination. Sometimes when I see it at the store, I want to smash all the bottles. But then I don't. ;)

      Anything with blueberries on it is a winner in my book! Are you going to share the recipe?

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    28. The Army of FourMarch 3, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      Our mom is stuck on that bottle of vanilla. She LOVES vanilla and would wear it as perfume. Yep. Mom is a wee bit strange.
      Cammie!

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