Wonderade Punch List · From the archive

A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.

What the weather did

The weather rule that weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later. A passing shower, too.

Morning

HOPEtober Fest - CureSearch walk HOPEtober Fest at Sugar House Park was a CureSearch walk, an outdoor morning for families supporting a cause. Sugar House Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

Storytime with Stuffies Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe held Storytime with Stuffies, a storytime with a stuffed animal theme. Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Aces With Laces | Kid's Shoe Tying Classes Nordstrom City Creek ran Aces With Laces, a class that taught kids to tie their shoes. Nordstrom City Creek · Price not listed · Indoors

0.65 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.

Morning

Kids Markets at the Salt Lake Home and Garden Show The Salt Lake Home and Garden Show at Mountain America Exposition Center featured Kids Markets. Mountain America Exposition Center · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Storytime with Stuffies Storytime with Stuffies returned Sunday afternoon at Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe. Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Aces With Laces | Kid's Shoe Tying Classes Aces With Laces ran again Sunday at Nordstrom City Creek, a small skill with a big payoff for kids. Nordstrom City Creek · Price not listed · Indoors

Dinner, sorted · Smith's Food and Drug Burger Night Protein value: about 20 g protein per $

Burger Night came from Smith's, where 80% lean ground beef gave the most protein for the money in that week's ads, about 20 g protein per $. Burgers with avocado were a dinner kids could build themselves.

Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb Roll	$3.99/lb
Medium Avocados	69¢

Seared Fish Night

The runner-up was Seared Fish Night from Sprouts, with ahi tuna or swordfish steaks at about 9 g protein per $. Sweet potato fries and strawberries made it a full dinner. Sprouts Wild-Caught Plain or Marinated Ahi Tuna or Swordfish Steaks ($9.99/lb, about 9 g protein per $), Sprouts Chef-Crafted Salad Dressings 11.5fl. oz. or Organic Salad Blends 5oz. (Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off), Sprouts Frozen Sweet Potato Fries 16 oz. (2 for $7.00), Sprouts Frozen Pizza or Gluten-Free Flatbreads 9.52-21.45 oz. (Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off), Organic Strawberries 1lb. (Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off).

The weekend bonus That week's ad had a Whole Foods Market Pumpkin Turmeric Sourdough loaf, and slicing it for toast or a little snack board could double as a kitchen project for kids.

Smith's Milk Half Gallon Smith's Food and Drug · about 44 g protein per $	$1.39
24 ct Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade AA Smith's Food and Drug · about 28 g protein per $	$5.49
Boneless London Broil or Rump Roast Smith's Food and Drug · about 17 g protein per $	$5.99/lb
Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $	$5.99/lb

From the ads that ran Oct 7 to Oct 13. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.