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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Summer Reading for Children
With summer break right around the corner, I bet you are looking for your children to do. Well, Barnes and Noble is offering a FREE book when children in grades 1-6 read 8 books from May 26, 2009 to September 7, 2009.Macy's Friends and Family
Macy's is having a Friends and Family 25% discount! Great way to save for Mother's day, Graduation presents and all those spring and summer wedding gifts. Click here and print out the coupon! Coupon expires May 4. Enjoy!
Weigh in Wednesday
Time for me to get back on track. I bought my wedding dress yesterday and have nothing left to stress over....yeah right!
I am down a pound from last week. I have 25 more pounds until I reach my "wedding" goal.
Now that it is finally spring I am more motivated to eating heathier. I made a tomato, cucumber and onion salad with a spinkle of Italian Dressing. It is so yummy even Hannah loves it!
I also chopped up some strawberries and munch on them when I need a snack.
From this day on I will have a "cheat" day on Sunday.
This has all been mental to me, which, I think I am over now! I know what I need to do and will make it work for me!
If you have any words of wisdom I would LOVE to hear it! Also if you have any exercise routines that I can do with Hannah at home let me know about that!
I am down a pound from last week. I have 25 more pounds until I reach my "wedding" goal.
Now that it is finally spring I am more motivated to eating heathier. I made a tomato, cucumber and onion salad with a spinkle of Italian Dressing. It is so yummy even Hannah loves it!
I also chopped up some strawberries and munch on them when I need a snack.
From this day on I will have a "cheat" day on Sunday.
This has all been mental to me, which, I think I am over now! I know what I need to do and will make it work for me!
If you have any words of wisdom I would LOVE to hear it! Also if you have any exercise routines that I can do with Hannah at home let me know about that!
South Beach Living Afterparty
I have blogged about this before. If you are interested in joining my Houseparty Afterparty, leave me a comment with your email!
Love Food? You’ll Love the Three Phases of the South Beach Diet.
The South Beach Diet is truly for food lovers. Its three phases are about living well and loving what you eat. Each phase is practical, flexible, easy, and effective.
Phase One lasts two weeks and is designed to eliminate cravings and kick-start weight loss.
Phase Two is intended to produce long-term, steady weight loss. You'll stay in it until you reach a healthy weight.
Phase Three is the lifestyle phase — and it's the key to maintaining your new, healthy weight.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Cha Ching on a Shoestring
I WON! I've only ever won at BINGO. I am trying to find a good way to spend my $25 gift card.
Thank you goes out to Kaley and Wes for this giveaway! You can read their blog here!
Thank you goes out to Kaley and Wes for this giveaway! You can read their blog here!
Just in time for Mother's Day
Buy a gift certificate today and take Mom to dinner a few days early or late and save $.
Home Depot is offering Do It Herself clinic on Thursday May 14 from 7 pm-8:30 pm. This clinic will teach women the skills to start and maintain your yard. The clinic will focus on creating containers and baskets of flowers and also how to grow your own veggies! You can save tons of money by doing this yourself! Sign up here.
What Mom doesn't need coffee? Gevalia.com is offering 3 boxes of coffee for $3. Plus you will receive a FREE stainless steel travel mug. If you don't love their coffee, it's FREE! Never hurts to try it when it's this cheap!
Don't forget the Easy Bakeware! You get 1 piece FREE per household. All you pay is $7.95 for S&H.
Blue Rhino Rebate
I thought I would give this to you again since I am in need of a refill soon! I know at some point you will too!
Exchange your empty grill tank for a Blue Rhino tank or buy a Blue Rhino tank without an exchange before December 31, 2009.
Save original cash register receipt. Print rebate form here and complete coupon in its entirety with your name, address, city, state, zip, and store where you purchased your Blue Rhino tankReturn completed coupon and original receipt in a stamped envelope before January 31, 2010, to the following address:
Blue Rhino Tank Exchange Rebate, PO Box 6075, Douglas, AZ 85655-6075.
Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing. Limit 1 per household per calendar year.
Exchange your empty grill tank for a Blue Rhino tank or buy a Blue Rhino tank without an exchange before December 31, 2009.
Save original cash register receipt. Print rebate form here and complete coupon in its entirety with your name, address, city, state, zip, and store where you purchased your Blue Rhino tankReturn completed coupon and original receipt in a stamped envelope before January 31, 2010, to the following address:
Blue Rhino Tank Exchange Rebate, PO Box 6075, Douglas, AZ 85655-6075.
Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing. Limit 1 per household per calendar year.
Recipe
Danielle and I have been started having Sunday dinners with our men and Hannah! Sunday she made a dessert that was delicious! Danielle also allowed me to use it for the Cincinnati.MomsLikeMe.com recipe book. It is going to be published in their Summer or Back to School Cook books. There is still time for you to give Melissa a recipe, here. While you are there feel free to participate in the talk. There are some really great women there and will do anything for each other. It's a great place to be!
Creamy Dulce de Leche Pie (I named it Creamy Candy Bar Pie!)
3/4 cup carmel ice cream topping, divided
1 Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust (6 oz)
1/2 cup Planters Pecan Pieces, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 chocolate-covered English toffee bar (1.4 oz) chopped
1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Spread 3 Tbsp of the carmel topping onto bottom of the crust; sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the pecans.
Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the remaining carmel topping until well blended. Stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping and the chopped candy. Spoon into crust.
Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Sift cocoa powder over top. Drizzle with remaining carmel topping. Refridgerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
1 Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust (6 oz)
1/2 cup Planters Pecan Pieces, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 chocolate-covered English toffee bar (1.4 oz) chopped
1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Spread 3 Tbsp of the carmel topping onto bottom of the crust; sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the pecans.
Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the remaining carmel topping until well blended. Stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping and the chopped candy. Spoon into crust.
Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Sift cocoa powder over top. Drizzle with remaining carmel topping. Refridgerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
*Note: You can substitute the toffee bar for, M&M's, Andes Mints, Hershey Bar
Makes 8 servings, 1 piece each
Makes 8 servings, 1 piece each
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
CVS 4/26-5/2
Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner and Styler, Sale $2.99, $2ECB
-$1/1 1/4 RP
Total: FREE after ECB, LIMIT 1 per card
Crest, Sale $1.99 $1 ECB
-$1/1 3/15 and 4/5 PG
Total: FREE after ECB, LIMIT 2 per card
All Detergent, $7.49
-$1/1 IP here
-$1/1 1/4 RP
Total: FREE after ECB, LIMIT 1 per card
Crest, Sale $1.99 $1 ECB
-$1/1 3/15 and 4/5 PG
Total: FREE after ECB, LIMIT 2 per card
All Detergent, $7.49
-$1/1 IP here
Hurry to PRINT these Earth Day Q's!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
LMKIA's Giveaway: Kodak Print and Prosper
My friend Heather aka Little Miss Know It All is having a BIG giveaway this week! She is giving away a Kodak ESP7 All in One Printer with WiFi! Kodak is also giving 5 lucky winners a full scholarship to the Blogher Conference in Chicago this summer. For your chance to enter, visit LMKIA website here.
Monday, April 20, 2009
ChaChingonaShoestring.com Launched!!!!
Fellow bloggers, Wes and Kaley, have launched their new site! They are having a "housewarming" party and you are invited! Visit their new site here and enter for a chance to win a $25 FTD gift card just in time for Mother's Day!
Measuring with your hands!
I am taking part in the South Beath Living House Party Afterparty. I received this pretty cool email and figured I'd pass it along.
One clenched fist is about eight fl. oz. of a cold or hot beverage.
Two hands cupped is about 1 cup of cereal, soup, salad greens, Chinese food, etc.
One hand cupped is about ½ cup of pasta, berries, beans, pudding, etc.
The palm of one hand is about 3 oz. of meats, chicken or fish.
Two thumbs together are about one tablespoon of peanut butter, salad dressing, cream cheese, etc
If you want to be apart of the After Party, leave me your email. This has just started and am sure there will be cool things along the way!
One clenched fist is about eight fl. oz. of a cold or hot beverage.
Two hands cupped is about 1 cup of cereal, soup, salad greens, Chinese food, etc.
One hand cupped is about ½ cup of pasta, berries, beans, pudding, etc.
The palm of one hand is about 3 oz. of meats, chicken or fish.
Two thumbs together are about one tablespoon of peanut butter, salad dressing, cream cheese, etc
If you want to be apart of the After Party, leave me your email. This has just started and am sure there will be cool things along the way!
Kmart Super Double Trip
My friend, Danielle, and I got to the Anderson KMart at 9:45 Sunday morning. I was surprised by how empty the parking lot was! We went to the food and cleaning aisles first and got some pretty decent deals. There were still a lot of items on the shelves. We then proceeded to the health and beauty aisles. That is where I was handing out all my extra coupons to the fellow couponers!
Here is what I got:
4 bottles of Loreal Pro Vive shampoo, discounted to $2.42
-$1/1 (2/22 SS)
Total: $.42 each
2 Froot Loops, 1 Rice Krispie, Sale 4/$10
- $1/1 (4/5 RP)
Total: $.50 each
Here is what I got:
4 bottles of Loreal Pro Vive shampoo, discounted to $2.42
-$1/1 (2/22 SS)
Total: $.42 each
2 Froot Loops, 1 Rice Krispie, Sale 4/$10
- $1/1 (4/5 RP)
Total: $.50 each
2 Kellogg's Pop Tarts, Sale 4/$10
-$1/2 (4/5 RP)
Total: $1 each
4 St. Ives Scrub, $2.69
-$1/1 (3/8 SS)
Total: $.69 each
2 Vasoline Repair Lotion, $2.50
- $1/1 (4/5 Unilever)
Total: $.50 each
2 Vasoline Cocoa Butter, $2.50
-$1.25/1 (4/5 Unilever)
Total: FREE
3 Secret Deo., Sale 3/$7
-$1/1 (3/15 PG)
Total: $.33 each
2 Secret Flawless, $4.49
-$2/1 (2/22 RP)
Total: $.49 each
1 Gillette Shave gel, $2.69
-$1/1 (4/5 PG)
Total: $.69
4 Dove Deo., Sale 2/$5
- $1.25/1 (3/15 RP)
Total: FREE
1 J&J Buddies, $.99
-$1/1
Total:FREE
4 Herbal Essences, Sale 2/$6
-$1/1 (3/15 PG)
Total: $1 each
Huggies Wipe, $1.99
-$.75/1 Home Mailer
Total: $.49
2 Formula 409, $2.99
-$1/1 (3/1 RP)
Total: $.99 each
6 Glade Candle, Sale 2/$6 ( I love these things!)
-$1.50/2 (3/15 SS)
Total: $1.50 each
4 Betty Crocker Au Gratin, Sale 4/$5
-$.40/1
Total: $.45 each
2 Pringles, $1.50
-$1/2 (4/5 PG)
Total: $.75 each
1 Vitamin Water, Sale 10/$10 ( I have come to LOVE these. Need to get more q's!)
-$1/1 (4/5 SS)
Total: FREE
Total OOP: $42.01 ( I was charged an for an extra St. Ives and 4 q's didn't come off! Let this be a lesson!)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
$20 Kroger Gift Card Donations
Well the deals weren't to exciting this week. My Kroger (Amelia Bach Buxton) donated a $20 gift card to me to buy items for the Inter Parish Ministries. Hannah and I had a great time shopping today!
Here's what we got:
12 Suave Shampoo, Sale $.88
-$1.75/3 (3/1 RP)
Net Price: $.89 ($.29 each!!!!!)
14 Rice A Roni, Sale $10/10
-$1/4 (3/8 RP)
Net Price: $11 ($.78 each!)
5 Brut Deodorant, Sale $1
-$.55/1 (4/5 SS)
-$.55/1 (All You Mag., April)
Net Price: FREE!!!
3 Suave Deodorant, Sale $1
-$.50/1 (3/29 RP)
Net Price: FREE!!!
7 McCormick Seasoning, Sale $1
-$1/1 (3/15 RP)
Net Price: FREE!!!!
5 J&J Buddy Bar, Orig. $.99
-$1/1 (3/8 RP)
Net Price: FREE!!!
3 Huggie Wipes, Sale $1
-$.75/1 Home Mailer
-$.50/1 Home Mailer
Net Price: FREE!!!
4 Scott Paper Towels, Sale $1
-$1/4 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: $3 ($.75 each)
2 Quaker Rice Cakes, Sale $1
-$1/1 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: FREE!!!
Total Spent:
$20.67
-$20 Gift Card
Total OOP: $.67!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
House Party!
Throughout the course of the South Beach Living AfterParty there will be exclusive offers and promotions available ONLY to my guests. If you would like to be included in the South Beach Living House Party After Party leave your email in the comment and you will be invited!
If you have do not know what House Party is, it is thousands of parties on the same day. Each event is sponsored by a leading brand and focuses on something cool that the sponsor wants its best fans (you the host) to experience firsthand and share with their friends.
In the meantime you can get $1/1 coupons here!
Now, LET'S PARTY!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Cha Ching on a Shoestring!
I love the name, has a good ring to it!
A fellow coupon/savings blogger is getting ready to open a new blog. Go over to her blog here and sign up to get notifed of the opening of Cha Ching on a Shoestring! You must leave a comment to win a $10 Amazon.com gift card. If you refer the winner, you also receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.
This weeks trip!
I went out this evening to get some deals before they ended! I also purchased items for the donations for next Sunday. You can read about it here.
3 12pk Coke (not pictured) $3.67 each, Recv'd $3 ECB
5 Dawn Sale, $.99 - $2 q's ($.50/1 PG Book and $.25 PG) Total: $2.95
3 Cover Girl, $25.97, Recv'd $10 ECB
Total OOP: $40.65
Total Savings: $17.97
Recv'd $13 ECBS!!
It's not the greatest, but, I am getting back into the CVS Game! I haven't shopped at CVS in over 2 months.
Our next stop was Target. This was my first trip using Target IP's combined with a Manuf. Q. My soon to be SIL has never had a problem!5 Johnsons Head to Toe Wash, Orig. Price $2.14 - $.75 Target Q here - $1/1 (3/8 RP) Total: $1.95 ($.39 each!!!)
Vitamin Water, $10/10 - $1/1 (4/5 SS) Total: FREE!
2 Gillette Shave Gel, Sale $1.89 - $1/1 ( 4/5 PG) Total: $1.76 ($.89 each!!!)
Safety Latch, $4.49 (needed this for my kitchen cabinets)
Total (paid with GC): $9.40
Total Saved: $15.27
Total Saved: $15.27
Meijer was the best and last stop of the night. I also applied for a gift card to help with more donations!
Kraft Mayo, Sale $4/2, - $1/2 (3/29 SS) Total: $3 ($1.50 each)
Kraft Dressing, Sale $5/3 - (3) $1.50 q Total: $.48!!! ($.16 each!!!!)
French's Mustard, Sale $5/5 - $.30/1 q, Total $.30
Total OOP: $3.78!
This was my third time shopping at Meijer. I am getting use to the store and coupon policies.
If you have any deals you want to share, feel free!
Kroger 4/13-4/19
Not that good of a sale this week. I was hoping for a good one for my donations on Sunday.
Michelina Entree, $10/10 (there were IP's for these if you have any left)
Scott Paper Towel, 1 roll $10/10
-$1/4 (3/29 SS)
-$1/4 IP here
Net Price: $.75 each
Rice A Roni, $10/10
$1/3 IP here
$1/4 (3/8 RP)
Net Price: $.66-$.75 each
Value Diapers, $5.99
-$3/1 IP here
-$3/1 home mailer
Net Price: $2.99!!!!
Kroger Hand Soap $10/10
-$.35/1 home mailer (if hand sanitzer is included)
Net Price: $.30 each
Soft Soap hand soap $10/10
-$.35/1 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: $.30 each!
Suave Deodorant $10/10 (stocking up on these for donations!)
-$1/2 (3/29 SS)
-$.50/1 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: $.50-FREE!
Michelina Entree, $10/10 (there were IP's for these if you have any left)
Scott Paper Towel, 1 roll $10/10
-$1/4 (3/29 SS)
-$1/4 IP here
Net Price: $.75 each
Rice A Roni, $10/10
$1/3 IP here
$1/4 (3/8 RP)
Net Price: $.66-$.75 each
Value Diapers, $5.99
-$3/1 IP here
-$3/1 home mailer
Net Price: $2.99!!!!
Kroger Hand Soap $10/10
-$.35/1 home mailer (if hand sanitzer is included)
Net Price: $.30 each
Soft Soap hand soap $10/10
-$.35/1 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: $.30 each!
Suave Deodorant $10/10 (stocking up on these for donations!)
-$1/2 (3/29 SS)
-$.50/1 (3/29 SS)
Net Price: $.50-FREE!
Friday, April 10, 2009
CVS 4/12-4/18
$4.99 ECB wyb Softsoap scrub body wash, Sale $4.99 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Softsoap Body Wash, Any Excludes 2.0 Oz. (03-29-09 SS)Net Price: FREE
$3.99 ECB wyb Colgate Enamel Protect, sensitive whitening tp 6oz or 360 sensitive toothbrush, Sale $3.99 (Limit 2)
-$.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Toothpaste (SS 2/22/09)
-$.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste (SS 3/29/09)
Net Price: FREE
2 DAY SALE
5 ECB wyb $15 Neutrogena Products listed below (Limit 1)
All Neutrogena Ageless Restoratives $14.99
Net Price: $9
Neutrogena 14 Day Skin Rescue $21.99
Net Price: $16.99
OTHER ECB Deals:
2 ECB wyb 2 Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner 12.6-13.5 oz or styler 6.5-11.5oz, Sale 2/$7
-$3/2 Pantene Save Shampoos or conditioners 25oz or larger (4/8 PG)
Net Price: $1 each
3 ECB wyb three 7UP, Canada Dry, A&W or Sunkist 12pk, 12oz cans (3/$11)Limit 1
2 ECB wyb Colgate Visible White Toothpaste 4oz, Sale$3.99 (Limit 5)
-$.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Toothpaste, 4 oz.+ (SS 2/22/09)
-$.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, SS 3/29/09
Net Price: $1.24 each
4 ECB wyb Softsoap Ensembles hand soap pump & refill (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Softsoap Ensembles Liquid Hand Soap Replacement Disposable Base, Any (03-22-09 SS)
-$2/1 Softsoap Ensembles any hand pump (03-25-09 SS)
Net Price: Varies
2 ECB wyb Irish Spring Bar soap 8pk or Softsoap refill 40oz, Sale $4.99 (limit 1)
Net Price: $2.99
2 ECB wyb Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof Deodorant 1.5oz, Sale $6.99 (Limit 1)
- $.75/1 Speed Stick Pro, 24/7, Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof or 24/7 Deodorant, excluding .5 oz .75 (SS 3/29/09)
Net Price: $4.24 each
4 ECB wyb Schick Quattro Titanium razor or trimmer 1ct, Sale $8.99 (Limit 1)
Net Price: $4.99
4 ECB wyb Gillette Venus Embrace or Breeze razor with 2 cartridges, Sale $7.99 (Limit 1)
Net Price: $3.99
2 ECB wyb two Pert 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner 13.5oz, Sure solid 2.6-2.7 oz. or spray 6oz., Sale 2/$5 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Pert Plus IP here (print twice)
Net Price: $.50 each
$1.50 ECB wyb Head & Shoulders, Gillette, Pantene Restoratives, Expressions shampoo, conditioner 8.5oz-14.2oz, mask 7.6oz or balm 3.5oz, Sale $4.49 (Limit 3)
- $3/2 Pantene Shampoos or conditioners 25oz or larger (4/5 PG)
-$1/1 Gillette (PG Savings booklet)
Net Price: $2.74 each
5 ECB wyb $15 any Garnier Fructis, Nutritioniste, Nutrisse or 100% Color (several q's on these)
- $1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (exp. 4/15 and 5/1)
Net Price: Varies
5 ECB wyb $15 Nivea Skin Care, Lip Care, Body Wash, Nivea for Men or Eucerin (excludes Aquaphor) (Limit 1)
- $1/1 Nivea Lip Care, Any .17 To .35 Fl. Oz. (02-08-09 RP)
- $1/1 Nivea Body Product, Any 2.5 To 13.5 Oz. (02-08-09 RP)
-$2/1 Eucerin Body Product, Any 2 To 16.9 Oz (02-08-09 RP)
Net Price: varies
5 ECB wyb $15 any Futuro Braces, Supports or Compression Hosiery (Limit 1)
1 ECB wyb CVS Brand Protective Undergarments briefs 14-20ct, underwear 14-22ct, guards 52ct or pads 36-72ct, Sale $8.99
3 ECB wyb Zantac 150 24ct or Zantac 75 30ct, Sale $9.99 (Limit 5)
-$1/1 Zantac Product, any $1 (SS 1/18/09)
Net Price: $5.99
2 ECB wyb two Kotex Lightdays 105 – 135ct., pads 28-44ct. or tampons 36ct., Sale 2/$9 (Limit 5)
-$.75/1 Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners (SS 2/22/09)
-$1/1 Kotex Pads (SS 2/22/09)
-$.75/1 Kotex Security Tampons (SS 2/22/09)
Net Price: $2.50 - $2.75
Non ECB Deals:
Airwick Freshmatic, Sale $4.99
-$4/1 IP here
Vaseline Lotiom, Sale $2.99
-$1/1 Vaseline Lotion Product (200 ml or larger) except Renewal or Glow 04-05-09 Uni.)
Net Price: $1.99
Claritin 24 hr, 12 hr, d, children 20 ct-24 ct, D 15 ct., Sale $15.99
-$3/1 IP here (both Claritin and Claritin D)
-$4/1 Claritin Non-Drowsy (15-count +) (04-05-09 SS)
-$2/1 Claritin, Non-Drowsy Children's, 4 oz. or 10-count + (04-05-09 SS)
Net Price: $11.99-$13.99
Thursday, April 9, 2009
All detergent for $1.99
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Giveaway for voting for us!
I received an email stating that my giveaway for votes was unethical. The photographer wants votes from everyone who has been involved in our relationship. I understand there are some of you who have followed my blog, while others are new. I also know that us "couponers" stick together! I want to win this photography for our wedding and do it fair and square. I hope you all understand.
I will be doing a giveaway next week after this contest is over! In the meantime, you can read all 3 contestants stories and vote for the couple you feel deserves this $1100 photography giveaway from Lucky Clover Productions.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Fancy Feast Sunday
Hannah thought dinner was delicious!
The ribs were very tasty! The rub mixture was delicious. Next time we are not going to cook them that long. They were in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes and on the grill at medium heat for 30 minutes.
These are biscuits that Danielle, my Tastefully Simple consultant made from the Beer Bread mixture and Italian Garlic Seasoning. She didn't use the beer and added cheese. These were a quick and easy fix that we had on hand.
Danielle also made a pasta salad with Bacon Bacon from her Tastefully Simple collection. She added peas and some cheese with Ranch dressing, this was a BIG hit, even with the picky eaters!
I subsituted Strawberry pie filling for Blueberry, for the picky eaters. These little tarts were the hit of the night! One batch made 24 tarts! I may consider making these for the dessert bar for the wedding if we are allowed to make some stuff on our own. I have to ask permission from the caterer!
I hope you find these recipes useful. If you have a recipe you think I should try let me know about it!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Recipes - new to me!
Since the beginning of the year I have tried every week to make something new. I got tired of making the same old boring dinners so I wanted to teach myself how to cook and properly prepare dinners.
I am obsessed with Paula Deen. She had nothing and has turned her business into what it is today. One day I will stop in Savannah at her restaraunt!
I am going to take full advantage of the gorgeous weather we have today and make Bobby's (Paula's son) Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs! YUMMY!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
4 pounds baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except the ribs. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Arrange the ribs on the barbeque and grill for 40 to 45 minutes, turning with tongs occasionally until meat is tender and crisp on the outside.
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except the ribs. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Arrange the ribs on the barbeque and grill for 40 to 45 minutes, turning with tongs occasionally until meat is tender and crisp on the outside.
Now for dessert.................drum roll please................................................
BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE TART!
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
12 vanilla wafers
1 (21-ounce) can blueberry filling, or other pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a paper cupcake liner in each cup of a muffin pan.
Beat cream cheese with a handheld electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Place a vanilla wafer, flat side down, in each muffin cup. Spoon cream cheese mixture over wafers. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow tarts to cool completely. Serve with blueberry filling on top, or pie filling of your choice.
These both sound really easy and I will update with my creations! It's only 9:15am and I am ready to make this already!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday Freebies
$4 Renuzit Tri-Scents
-$4/1, 2/22 SS Insert
FREE at WalMart
$.99 Excedrin 24 ct
-$1/1, 1/4 SS Insert
-$1/1, 3/1 SS Insert
-$1 IP here
FREE at Meijer
WalGreens Freebies:
$.89 Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, w/ Wags Q in ad
-$1, 2/8 SS
$7.50 Printer Cartridge Refill, FREE after Rebate!! April Easy Saver Rebate (#28)
$6.99 Wal-itin Allergy Relief, FREE after Rebate! $6.99 April Easy Saver Rebate (#10)
$1.49 One A Day Multivitamin Drink Mix, FREE after Rebate!, $1.49 April Easy Saver Rebate (#1)
Order FREE business cards, FREE return address labels!
Sign up today and receive coupons booklets in the mail!
Pay $1 Shipping and receive a FREE piece of bakeware! They have added a few new items!
FREE 7 day guest pass to Bally's!
Visit Edge Shave gel here, click on the drop down box and sign up to receive FREE stuff in your inbox! While your there click on Today's Giveaways for a chance to win Cornhole set!
FREE 11X17 poster for "MONSTERS VS ALIENS here
HAMBURGER FROM JOHNNY ROCKETS Join their eclub here
FREE $10 GAME CARD TO DAVE & BUSTERS by joining their email club here
FREE Sample of Carress Exfoliating body wash here
FREE sample of new Tide Total Care here
FREE Chili's Chips & Salsa by joining their email club here
Sample of Walmart Parents Choice Baby formual here
SAMPLE of Crest White Strips here
If you have found some freebies feel free to comment!
-$4/1, 2/22 SS Insert
FREE at WalMart
$.99 Excedrin 24 ct
-$1/1, 1/4 SS Insert
-$1/1, 3/1 SS Insert
-$1 IP here
FREE at Meijer
WalGreens Freebies:
$.89 Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, w/ Wags Q in ad
-$1, 2/8 SS
$7.50 Printer Cartridge Refill, FREE after Rebate!! April Easy Saver Rebate (#28)
$6.99 Wal-itin Allergy Relief, FREE after Rebate! $6.99 April Easy Saver Rebate (#10)
$1.49 One A Day Multivitamin Drink Mix, FREE after Rebate!, $1.49 April Easy Saver Rebate (#1)
Order FREE business cards, FREE return address labels!
Sign up today and receive coupons booklets in the mail!
Pay $1 Shipping and receive a FREE piece of bakeware! They have added a few new items!
FREE 7 day guest pass to Bally's!
Visit Edge Shave gel here, click on the drop down box and sign up to receive FREE stuff in your inbox! While your there click on Today's Giveaways for a chance to win Cornhole set!
FREE 11X17 poster for "MONSTERS VS ALIENS here
HAMBURGER FROM JOHNNY ROCKETS Join their eclub here
FREE $10 GAME CARD TO DAVE & BUSTERS by joining their email club here
FREE Sample of Carress Exfoliating body wash here
FREE sample of new Tide Total Care here
FREE Chili's Chips & Salsa by joining their email club here
Sample of Walmart Parents Choice Baby formual here
SAMPLE of Crest White Strips here
If you have found some freebies feel free to comment!
WW Give Back
I am raising money and looking for donations for the Inter Parish Ministry and Clermont County Foster program.
I saw a story on the news last night saying there are 850 children in foster care now and only 200 foster families. These are desperate times and we need to help in anyway we can. The Clermont County Foster Program is looking to start a library. So I am looking for BOOKS! The CCFP needs books for children and teens available when they are waiting in the lobby, visiting their parents during supervised visits, etc as well as books on parenting that parents have had their children removed from them or are at risk of this could borrow.
The second is a place I found is Inter Parish Ministry in Newtown who is helping folks who have lost their jobs and can't afford anything. These individuals are referred by social workers and will receive toiletries, baby food, clothing, boxed/canned goods, etc. This is their critical needs: Canned Pasta in Sauce (ie. Ravioli), Peanut Butter (crunchy), Jelly (all flavors), Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Cereal (cold, all types), Shampoo / Conditioner, Deodorant, Toilet Paper/Paper Towels.
I am sure us coupon queens can get a lot for FREE!
Donations will be taken now until April 19. You can donate items personally April 19 at the Milford Quaker Steak and Lube from 12-4. I am part of "Wicked Women Racing" and we give back to the community everytime we get together.
I saw a story on the news last night saying there are 850 children in foster care now and only 200 foster families. These are desperate times and we need to help in anyway we can. The Clermont County Foster Program is looking to start a library. So I am looking for BOOKS! The CCFP needs books for children and teens available when they are waiting in the lobby, visiting their parents during supervised visits, etc as well as books on parenting that parents have had their children removed from them or are at risk of this could borrow.
The second is a place I found is Inter Parish Ministry in Newtown who is helping folks who have lost their jobs and can't afford anything. These individuals are referred by social workers and will receive toiletries, baby food, clothing, boxed/canned goods, etc. This is their critical needs: Canned Pasta in Sauce (ie. Ravioli), Peanut Butter (crunchy), Jelly (all flavors), Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Cereal (cold, all types), Shampoo / Conditioner, Deodorant, Toilet Paper/Paper Towels.
I am sure us coupon queens can get a lot for FREE!
Donations will be taken now until April 19. You can donate items personally April 19 at the Milford Quaker Steak and Lube from 12-4. I am part of "Wicked Women Racing" and we give back to the community everytime we get together.
WW Give Back
I am raising money and looking for donations for
We are going to donate to 2 places. The first will be for the children and any items they may need. I saw a story on the news last night saying there are 850 children in foster care now and only 200 foster families. These are desperate times and we need to help in anyway we can. The second is a place I found, Inter Parish Ministry in Newtown who is helping folks who have lost their jobs and can't afford anything. These individuals are referred by social workers and will receive toiletries, baby food, clothing, boxed/canned goods, etc. Anything that you can donate we can deliver to them after the cruise in. This is their critical needs: Canned Pasta in Sauce (ie. Ravioli), Peanut Butter (crunchy), Jelly (all flavors), Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Cereal (cold, all types), Shampoo / Conditioner, Deodorant, Toilet Paper/Paper Towels.I am sure us coupon queens can get a lot for FREE!
JcPenney 15% off!
For some reason I always receive emails a few days late from JCP! This q is good on sale items too! Good today and tomorrow (4/4). You can print out your 15% savings here. If it doesn't work, email me at cdladrivingjobs at gmail dot com.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Free Treatment for Unemployed at WalGreens
Please pass this info along to friends and family. This affects someone we know.
Walgreens said patients who lose their job and health insurance after March 31 will be able to get free treatment at its in-store Take Care clinics for respiratory problems, allergies, infections and skin conditions, among other ailments. Typically those treatments cost $59 or more for patients with no insurance. You can read more about it here.Thanks to Mummy Deals for passing along this helpful info!
Walgreens said patients who lose their job and health insurance after March 31 will be able to get free treatment at its in-store Take Care clinics for respiratory problems, allergies, infections and skin conditions, among other ailments. Typically those treatments cost $59 or more for patients with no insurance. You can read more about it here.Thanks to Mummy Deals for passing along this helpful info!
Inserts for 4/5/09
There are going to be A LOT of coupons in this weeks inserts! Over $283 to be exact! So be sure to pick up AT LEAST 2 papers to make deals that will follow even sweeter!
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