I hear a lot about donating items your household will not use that you have gotten free or were a moneymaker or due to some other circumstances such as developing an allergy.
Who do you donate those items to? I prefer to donate to my local Feeding America Food bank. There are 200 Feeding America Food banks in the USA. To find your local Food bank and to learn more go HERE.
No matter what organization you donate to, you should research that organization. Did you know there are 1.6 million non profits registered in the USA? Charity Navigator is a wonderful resource to use to research organizations before donating to them. Go HERE to research your preferred organization.
But what about those items that have reached or passed the "expiration" date? Unopened dry food and canned food are labeled with a "best if used by" date. Did you know that these items are still safe to eat? Check out the Food Management Guide written by the USDA HERE. If you don't feel safe eating the food, please donate it!
Did you know 1 in 6 people in the United States are faced with hunger? It could be your hard working neighbor, your senior parents, or your own children facing hunger issues.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Print your Arby's coupon before they are all gone!
On July 23, 2013, Arby's is offering their Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for only 64 cents!
Click HERE to get your coupon, while supplies last.
Click HERE to get your coupon, while supplies last.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
McDonald's Big Mac's-Buy One Get One Free!
From Thursday, July 4, 2013 through Sunday, July 7, 2013, participating McDonald's locations are offering Buy One Get One Free Big Mac's! No coupon necessary.
Please check your local McDonald's, as this may be a regional promotion!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Heavenly Delight Chocolate Dream
It sounds as dream as it tastes!
Heavenly Delight Chocolate Dream
Ingredients
Crust
2 packages Honey Graham Crackers, crushed to crumbs
1/2 cup Margarine, melted
Filling
1 8oz package Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Confectioners Sugar
1 8 oz carton frozen Cool Whip, thawed, divided
1 small package Vanilla Pudding mix
1 small package Chocolate Pudding Mix
3 cups cold Milk
1 Chocolate Bar, shaved (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350*
In a bowl, combine Graham Cracker crumbs and melted Margarine. Stir until crumbs are moist. Press crumbs into bottom of greased 9" by 13" baking pan (preferably with a lid). Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, whip Cream Cheese until light and fluffy. Slowly add Confectioners Sugar. Beat until smooth. Add 1/2 of Cool Whip. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
Whisk Pudding mixes and Milk for 2 minutes, or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Chill until firm.
Spread remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle with shaved Chocolate. Refrigerate until serving.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Breakfast Pizza
Our family loves pizza and breakfast. So why not combined them?
1 dozen eggs
1 1/3 & 1/8 cup of milk
2 cups southern style hash browns
1 Tbsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 can Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
5 slices American Cheese, cut into 1/2" squares
Parmesan Cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Oregano
Salt
Pepper
1 lb bacon, sliced into 1" strips
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
1 lb canadian bacon
1 lb ham (sliced or cubed)
Grease and flour a 10" x 15" baking sheet with sides.
Combine the following:
2 cups of Flour
4 Large Eggs
1 1/3 cups of Milk
Mix well.
Pour batter into pan and tilt to spread batter evenly on bottom.
Optional: Sprinkle batter with garlic salt, oregano, salt & pepper, etc.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Fry 2 cups of Southern Style Hash Browns until light brown.
Mix 8 Large Eggs, 1/8 cup of Milk, and 1 Tbsp of Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Fry eggs, chopping and flipping to make scrambled eggs. The small the egg pieces the easier to "sprinkle" on pizza.
1 lb ground breakfast sausage- place in fry pan and brown.
1 lb canadian bacon - fry in pan, like bacon.
1 lb ham-fry in pan, like bacon.
By now your crust is out of the oven and cooled. Do not be alarmed if crust raised while baking and has deflated while cooling.
Cut up 4-5 slices of American Cheese into 1/2" squares. Spread evenly on sauce.
Lightly sprinkle Parmesan over cheeses.
Spread Scrambled Eggs over hash browns.
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Mozzarella cheese over top of eggs.
Sprinkle meat(s) over top of Mozzarella cheese.
Top with 1/2 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
Bake 400 degrees for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
You can also prepare the pizza before hand, just add 5 minutes bake time to finished pizza.
Enjoy!!
Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients
2 cups of flour1 dozen eggs
1 1/3 & 1/8 cup of milk
2 cups southern style hash browns
1 Tbsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 can Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
5 slices American Cheese, cut into 1/2" squares
Parmesan Cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Optional Ingredients
Garlic SaltOregano
Salt
Pepper
1 lb bacon, sliced into 1" strips
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
1 lb canadian bacon
1 lb ham (sliced or cubed)
Crust
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.Grease and flour a 10" x 15" baking sheet with sides.
Combine the following:
2 cups of Flour
4 Large Eggs
1 1/3 cups of Milk
Mix well.
Pour batter into pan and tilt to spread batter evenly on bottom.
Optional: Sprinkle batter with garlic salt, oregano, salt & pepper, etc.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Toppings
Now start preparing your pizza toppings.Fry 2 cups of Southern Style Hash Browns until light brown.
Mix 8 Large Eggs, 1/8 cup of Milk, and 1 Tbsp of Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Fry eggs, chopping and flipping to make scrambled eggs. The small the egg pieces the easier to "sprinkle" on pizza.
Optional meat toppings
1 lb bacon- slice strips so they are about 1" long. Then fry.1 lb ground breakfast sausage- place in fry pan and brown.
1 lb canadian bacon - fry in pan, like bacon.
1 lb ham-fry in pan, like bacon.
By now your crust is out of the oven and cooled. Do not be alarmed if crust raised while baking and has deflated while cooling.
Sauce
Take 1 can of Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, spread on crust.Cut up 4-5 slices of American Cheese into 1/2" squares. Spread evenly on sauce.
Lightly sprinkle Parmesan over cheeses.
Let's Build it!
Spread southern style hash browns over cheeses.Spread Scrambled Eggs over hash browns.
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Mozzarella cheese over top of eggs.
Sprinkle meat(s) over top of Mozzarella cheese.
Top with 1/2 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
Bake 400 degrees for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
This recipe feeds 8 people. You can cut all ingredients in half, and use an 8" round pizza pan to feed 4.You can also prepare the pizza before hand, just add 5 minutes bake time to finished pizza.
Enjoy!!
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Buy 1 Get 1 Free at McDonald's!
Today is the last day to Buy 1 Get 1 Free of the three New Quarter Pounder's at McDonald's. The three new sandwiches are Bacon & Cheese, Bacon Habenero Ranch, and Deluxe! Which is your favorite?
Celebrate Summer!
Sonic Drive In is celebrating the first day of summer! 1/2 price shakes all day today! Happy Summer!
Bic Atlantis Pen Giveaway!
I got mine! Did you?
Bic is giving away 100 pens every hour starting today through July 14, from 8am ET to 10 pm ET! Go get your free pen here -->Bic Atlantis Pen Giveaway!
Bic is giving away 100 pens every hour starting today through July 14, from 8am ET to 10 pm ET! Go get your free pen here -->Bic Atlantis Pen Giveaway!
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
McDonald's Tax Day Relief Deal!!
On Monday, April 15, 2013, McDonald's will be sending a little relief to you in on Tax Day! Buy one Big Mac at Regular price and get a second for a penny!
Check with your local McDonald's to see if they are running this special!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Publix Shopping Trip 3/26/13
Transaction 1 (saved 77%)
14 Muellers Pasta B1G1F & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Shampoo (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Conditioner (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
4 Ragu Pasta Sauce B1G1F with $1.00 off 1 Publix Q
1 Package of Ground Beef ($3.84) with $2 off Meat Publix Q
1 $5 off $20 Publix Q
Total spent $13.11
Total saved $44.27
Saving Summary
$13.00 in MFQ
$11.00 in Publix Q
$20.27 in Store Sale
Transaction 2 (saved 62%)
8 Keebler Deluxe Cookies B1G1F & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
8 Keebler Crackers B1G1F & $0.50 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Shampoo (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Conditioner (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
4 Country Crock Spread with $0.75 Publix Q & $0.35 MFQ
1 Package of Ground Pork ($2.51) with $2 off Meat Publix Q
1 $5 of $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $36.43
Total Saved $58.62
Saving Summary
$5.00 in Publix Q
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$14.15 in MFQ
$34.47 in Store Sale
Total for Trip
Spent $49.54
Saved $102.89 or 67%
We are heading back tomorrow to use the remaining meat coupons found in Sunday's Paper. We stopped at the Neighborhood Wal-Mart on the way home and found Busy Bone Packages on clearance! The fur-babies need Easter baskets too! Did you find a great deal yet this week?
14 Muellers Pasta B1G1F & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Shampoo (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Conditioner (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
4 Ragu Pasta Sauce B1G1F with $1.00 off 1 Publix Q
1 Package of Ground Beef ($3.84) with $2 off Meat Publix Q
1 $5 off $20 Publix Q
Total spent $13.11
Total saved $44.27
Saving Summary
$13.00 in MFQ
$11.00 in Publix Q
$20.27 in Store Sale
Transaction 2 (saved 62%)
8 Keebler Deluxe Cookies B1G1F & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
8 Keebler Crackers B1G1F & $0.50 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Shampoo (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
2 Tresemme Conditioner (sale price 2/$8) with $3.00 off 2 MFQ
4 Country Crock Spread with $0.75 Publix Q & $0.35 MFQ
1 Package of Ground Pork ($2.51) with $2 off Meat Publix Q
1 $5 of $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $36.43
Total Saved $58.62
Saving Summary
$5.00 in Publix Q
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$14.15 in MFQ
$34.47 in Store Sale
Total for Trip
Spent $49.54
Saved $102.89 or 67%
We are heading back tomorrow to use the remaining meat coupons found in Sunday's Paper. We stopped at the Neighborhood Wal-Mart on the way home and found Busy Bone Packages on clearance! The fur-babies need Easter baskets too! Did you find a great deal yet this week?
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Publix Shopping Trip 3/16/13
Transaction 1 (saved 81%)
18 Bertolli Pasta Sauces B1G1F &$1.50 off 2 MFQ
2 Stide ID Packs of Gum with $1.50 off 2 MFQ
1 Snickers
1 $5 off $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $10.72
Total saved $45.51
Saving Summary
$14.50 in MFQ
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$26.01 in Store Sale
Transaction 2 (saved 59%)
3 Dreamfields Pasta 3/$5 & $0.55 MFQ
3 Ruffles Chips with B2G1F Publix Q
3 Baileys Coffee Creamer 3/$5 & $1.00 MFQ
4 Oreo Cookies (on sale for $2.99) & $1.00 MFQ
1 $5 of $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $16.99
Total Saved $24.26
Saving Summary
$4.19 in Publix Q
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$8.65 in MFQ
$6.42 in Store Sale
Transaction 3 (saved 60%)
Twix Candy Bar (Kids were with on this trip)
6 Gogurt Yogurt B1G1F & $0.75 off 2 MFQ
6 Pillsbury Toast Strudels 2/$6, $0.50 off 2 MFQ, & B2G1F Publix Q
Total spent $12.91
Totals saved 19.76
Saving Summary
$3.25 in MFQ
$4.00 in Publix Q
$12.51 in Store Sale
Transaction 4 (saved 52%)
8 Ghirardelli Squares Stand Up Bags 2/$6 with $1.00 off 2 MFQ
Imitation Crab $2.99 & $2.00 off any seafood purchase Publix Q
4 Dean's French Onion Dip 2/$3 & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
Total spent 21.43
Total saved 23.28
Saving Summary
$6.00 in MFQ
$7.00 in Publix Q
$10.28 in Store Sale
Total for Trip
Spent $62.05
Saved $112.81 or 65%
How was your Publix savings this week? Let me know!
18 Bertolli Pasta Sauces B1G1F &$1.50 off 2 MFQ
2 Stide ID Packs of Gum with $1.50 off 2 MFQ
1 Snickers
1 $5 off $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $10.72
Total saved $45.51
Saving Summary
$14.50 in MFQ
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$26.01 in Store Sale
Transaction 2 (saved 59%)
3 Dreamfields Pasta 3/$5 & $0.55 MFQ
3 Ruffles Chips with B2G1F Publix Q
3 Baileys Coffee Creamer 3/$5 & $1.00 MFQ
4 Oreo Cookies (on sale for $2.99) & $1.00 MFQ
1 $5 of $30 Winn Dixie Q
Total spent $16.99
Total Saved $24.26
Saving Summary
$4.19 in Publix Q
$5.00 in Competitor Q
$8.65 in MFQ
$6.42 in Store Sale
Transaction 3 (saved 60%)
Twix Candy Bar (Kids were with on this trip)
6 Gogurt Yogurt B1G1F & $0.75 off 2 MFQ
6 Pillsbury Toast Strudels 2/$6, $0.50 off 2 MFQ, & B2G1F Publix Q
Total spent $12.91
Totals saved 19.76
Saving Summary
$3.25 in MFQ
$4.00 in Publix Q
$12.51 in Store Sale
Transaction 4 (saved 52%)
8 Ghirardelli Squares Stand Up Bags 2/$6 with $1.00 off 2 MFQ
Imitation Crab $2.99 & $2.00 off any seafood purchase Publix Q
4 Dean's French Onion Dip 2/$3 & $1.00 off 2 MFQ
Total spent 21.43
Total saved 23.28
Saving Summary
$6.00 in MFQ
$7.00 in Publix Q
$10.28 in Store Sale
Total for Trip
Spent $62.05
Saved $112.81 or 65%
How was your Publix savings this week? Let me know!
Sorry for the absence!!
Late last year our family started seriously looking for a home to call our very own. We had rented a house, after a scary cross country move. We enjoyed the quiet area of the city we moved to, and wanted to stay in that area. We went to look at a house, the day it came on the market. We were the first of 6 scheduled to view the house. We fell in love! I had to have this house! We submitted an offer that day. We heard from our Realtor the following day that our offer had been accepted. Another offer had come in, shortly after ours, but our offer was only $200 higher! Apparently I wasn't the only one who had to have this house. We had already gotten a pre-approval letter from the bank, so everything was on the right track. If you have never purchased a house, retaining a mortgage is the most stressful situation a person can be in. Everyday the bank wanted something more. After 2 months, we were finally able to close and move in! Moving a household with 2 adults, 4 children (ages 17-12), and 3 dogs, is crazy! Especially when you have to keep track of things everyone needs for everyday life, work, school, etc. We are now unpacked, have gotten through the holidays, and 3 of the 6 birthdays for 2013. So I am back! I had a fabulous trip to Publix today and will be posting soon!
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