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Wonderade Punch List
Memphis Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Saturday runs warm and dry near 82, so start with the Kwik Stix crafts and Free Family Day at the Stax Museum, then end under the sky at Movie Night in the Park. Sunday stays dry around 77, a good day for the ASBEE Kosher BBQ Festival and Candyland at Oak City.
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The weather read
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Saturday
82° / 53°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Sunday
77° / 62°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A free, indoor Kwik Stix session at Lakeshore Learning is an easy, hands on start to Saturday. No time is listed, so call the store before you head out.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Stax Museum turns its free family day into a Soul-O-Ween trunk-or-treat, so costumes are fair game. It runs indoors and out; check hours, then let the kids bring a treat bag.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music · Price not listed · Indoors and out
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on an outdoor screen at Davis Park is a sweet way to close out Saturday. Pack a blanket and a jacket for after dark.
Davis Park (3371 Spottswood Ave., Memphis, TN 38111) · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday plan |
Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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The ASBEE Kosher BBQ Contest is in its thirty fifth year at Baron Hirsch, and smoky contest barbecue is a fun Sunday outing. It is in open sun, so bring hats and water.
400 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38120-2432, United States · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Candyland at Oak City Church is an indoor Sunday afternoon pick with a sweet theme. The listing is thin, so confirm the time and details with the church first.
Oak City Church · Price not listed · Indoors
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Dinner, sorted · Kroger
Fish Taco Night
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Jumbo raw shrimp at Kroger give you a lot of protein for the money this week. Fish taco night with sliced avocado lets everyone build their own, which keeps picky eaters happy. |
| Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct Raw |
$7.99/lb |
| Avocados 4 ct Bag |
$4.99 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Peel the shrimp, toss with a little oil, salt and chili powder, then sear in a hot skillet for two to three minutes until pink. Pile into warm tortillas with avocado.
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Sirloin Roast Night, at home
Petite sirloin or bottom round roast is the runner up for protein per dollar at Kroger. A roast dinner with bread and berries on the side feels like Sunday supper without much fuss. Petite Sirloin Steaks or Bottom Round Roast ($8.99/lb), Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread 20.5 oz or Starbucks Iced Coffee 48 fl oz ($4.99), Strawberries 16 oz or Red Raspberries 6 oz ($2.99).
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The weekend bonus
Grab the pumpkin cake roll or classic cake and let the kids handle the slicing, plating and decorating for a dessert party. It turns a store treat into a small project for a slow evening.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Eggs Large, Grade A 12 ct Kroger · about 51 g protein per $ |
$1.49 |
| Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef 1 lb Kroger · about 16 g protein per $ |
$4.99 |
| Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings 40 oz. ALDI |
$4.99 |
| Kroger Beef Shaved Steak 14 oz Kroger |
2 for $10 |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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