Friday, March 29, 2013

Good Friday Brunch and Giveaway

March is National Nutrition MonthIt is a great time to reevaluate the foods you feed your family, so you can feel confident you are feeding your family nutritious foods to help them grow.

Did you know that all eggs are not created equal? When compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain:

·         10 times more vitamin E
·         Double the amount of omega-3’s
·         Twice the amount of vitamin D
·         3 times more vitamin B12
·         25% less saturated fat
·         38% more lutein

Since everyone was home today, I decided today would be a great day to have brunch.  I prepared my menu before going shopping and then decorated my table with a kid friendly Easter tablescape.  The kids were excited to see the table when they got up this morning.



Brunch Menu
Breakfast Pizza
Crock Pot French Toast
Fresh Fruit
Orange Juice 

Breakfast Pizza 
1 Can - Crescent Rolls
1 lb. Sausage
1-1/2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1-1/2 Cups of Monterey Jack Cheese 
6 Eggs 
1/2 Cup of Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup of Chopped Green Pepper
Dash of pepper 
1/2 Cup of Milk 

Preheat oven to 375°. Crumble, cook and drain 1 lb. of sausage.  Chop 1/2 cup of onion and 1/2 cup of green pepper.  Whisk eggs, dash of pepper and milk together.  Roll out crescent rolls in a 9 x 13 cookie sheet. Evenly arrange crumbled sausage on top of the crescent rollsAdd cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion and green pepper.  Pour egg mixture on top.  Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes until egg mixture is cooked.


Crockpot French Toast 
1/2 loaf of Bread  = broken in half
6 Eggs
2 Cups Milk 
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar 
1 tsp Vanilla


Turn crock pot on low and spray inside with cooking spray.  Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, light brown sugar, and vanilla.  Dip each piece of bread in egg mixture and place in crock pot.  Pour remaining mixture over and cook 6-8 hours.  Serve with warm syrup.  (It took 7.5 hours for mine too cook.  Cooking time varies depending on your crock pot.) Remove lid and cook an additional 15 minutes so the top can brown. 

Thanks to Eggland's Best for our great brunch.  Everyone enjoyed

  
 
GIVEAWAY

 One (1) winner will receive an Eggland’s Best gift pack including:
· (1) coupon for one free dozen Eggland’s Best eggs
· (1) ceramic mixing bowl
· (1) egg-shaped wooden cutting board
· (1) whisk
· (1) bowl scraper
· (1) ceramic mug
· (1) eco bag

To enter:

- Leave a comment telling me your favorite recipe from Eggland's Best website
  
This giveaway will close on Sunday, April 7th at midnight. The winner will emailed and posted Monday morning. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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Disclosure:  The Eggland’s Best coupon, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Eggland’s Best.  I did receive a gift card to purchase all items needed for brunch.  All opinions are my own. 

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - sticky notes, lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.


- Received several FREE samples in the mail

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Compared gas prices before filling up.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

-  Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons. 

- Entered Coke Reward Points, Pamper Points and Huggies Rewards point to each account for FREE gift cards, coupons and gifts.

- Paid off 3 bills, saving me $150 per month.  Only $110 away from reaching my goal of saving $350 off my monthly expenses.

- Ran all my errands in 1 day to save on gas. 

- Stayed home 3 days this week and saved on gas. 

- Did a sponsored post for a $25 gift card. 

- Cashed Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon gift card. 

- Received a check for $350 from the consignment sale I participated in at a local church.   (I told you about it here.)  I was very pleased when I opened my check.  I will be participating in their sale in the fall too.  

- Purchased the kids some summer clothes.  I took advantage of some great sales, coupons I had and also used gift cards from items I returned after Christmas.  I got a total of 18 pieces for $45 OOP.  

- Prepared Easter baskets by using baskets and some other items I already had.  I did buy some additional items for around $12 OOP.
  
What did you do to save/earn money this week?  Link up and share your savings.

The Biggest Way I Saved Money This Week






The biggest way I saved money this week was by paying off 3 bills.  After I received my tax refund, I debating on whether I needed to save it all or pay off these bills.  Some people think it is best to save your tax refund.   I felt like paying off these bills would be better for us.  In doing so, this will save us $150 a month.  With this savings and my savings from our Directv satellitle bill and refinancing our vehicle, I will saving a total $240 per month on my monthly expenses. 

In reviewing my monthly expenses, I set a goal of trying to save $350.   As of right now, I am at $240.  Only $110 left to go. I have a couple more things to work on that I hope will help my reach my goal.

Lowes Foods - Fresh Rewards Exclusive eOffers


All offers are good through Tuesday!


Reser's Shredded Potatoes - 2/$5
No Limit

Lowes Foods Market Style Pork Sausage - $1.70/lb.
No Limit

Pillsbury Frozen Biscuits - $1.99 each
Limit 2

Florida's Natural Juice - $2.19
Limit 2

Newman's  Own K-Cups Coffee - $6.99
Limit 2

Delmonte Mixed Fruit Bowl - $8.99
Limit 2

FREE Sample of Bump Control Shave

Click here to request your FREE sample of Bump Patrol Shave. 

FREE Sample of Huggies Pull Ups

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Do Your Taxes Yourself and Save

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York Photo - 8 x 10 Canvas - Only $10


 Order a customized 8x10 canvas print for only $10!  Thats a 71% savings! 

Use code:  CANVASTEN  Offer Expires April 30th

This would make a great gift for you or someone on your Christmas list.

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of some new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

Sunday Coupon Preview




There will be 1 coupon insert in this Sundays paper - 1- P&G

Here is a few of my favorites:

Herbal Essences $1.50/2 shampoos, conditioners, stylers or treatments
Pantene $3/2 products
Prilosec OTC $1/1 product
Puffs $1/3 singles or 1 3pk+
Secret $2/1 Clinical, Scent Expressions or Outlast twin pack excludes .5oz

You can find a complete list here!


You can also find lots of great printable coupons available from Coupons.com, RedPlum, and Coupon Network.

Mega Swagbucks Day

If you haven't signed up with Swagbucks, you definitely need to. It is a great search engine where you can earn swagbucks every time you search. I average 20-30 swagbucks a day. You can also download the Swagbucks Toolbar and Swagbucks will give you FREE swagcodes occasionally.
You can redeem your swagbucks for great prizes. My favorite prize is Amazon gift cards. With 450 swagbucks you can earn a $5 Amazon gift card. I apply my gift cards to my Amazon account and save them to use at Christmas.

You can sign up for Swagbucks here and earn 30 swagbucks just by signing up!

Thought of the Day

"A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows you are slightly cracked"

Author Unknown

Thursday, March 28, 2013

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week 3/27-4/2

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week. Remember, Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99. You can use 20 coupons per transaction. They will accept 4 "like" coupons and 2 "like" internet coupons.

Also, you can earn .05 per gallon fuel rewards with every $100 spent.

Buy $30 worth of ToysRus or Sephora Gifts and Receive $5 off your next purchase

Fresh Rewards eOffer
Reser's Potatoes - 2/$5
Limit 2

Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes - $1
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 2/3SS
Final Price - .50 each

Simply Potatoes Hash Browns -2/$4
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.50 each 

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetalbes - $1.25
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 coupon 2/10 SS
Final Price - .85 each

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough - $2.50
Use .75 coupon 2/3 RP
Final Price - $1

Cool Whip Whipped Topping - .99

Lowes Foods Jelly Beans - .88

Gwaltney Hot Dogs - .89

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE 

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - $1.89, .94 each
Buy 2 and Use .50/2 coupon 3/24SS
Final Price - .45 each

Texas Pete Hot Sauce - $1.19, .59 each

Select Easter Candy - $1.29, .64 each


Kraft Products - Buy 10 and Get $5 off
Buy any 10 participating Kraft items and get $5 off instantly at the register with your Fresh Rewards Card!  NO LIMIT!

See weekly ad for all items included!

Bonus Gas Rewards - Buy any 5 and Earn .20 per gallon

Oscar Mayer Lunchables - 2/$5
Buy 2 and Use (2) $1 coupon 2/24 SS
Final Price - $1.50 each

Oscar Mayer Sliced Meats - 3/$9.99


Oscar Mayer Baron - $3.99

Oscar Mayer Bologna - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Produce

Pineapple - $2.77 each

Navel Oranges 4lb. Bag - $3.99

Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag - $2.97



You can find this weeks sales ad here!

Thought of the Day

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."

Socrates

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

FREE Kids Easter Crafts eBook


 Sign up for the Crafty Kid Creations eNewsletter and receive Kids Crafts for Easter:   How to Decorate Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Hunt Projects, and more Easter Activities for Kids free!

NEW Coupons Available




Here is a list of new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

Thought of the Day

"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere."

Anonymous

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

JCP Coupon - $10 off $25 Purchase


JCP coupons are showing again.  Here is a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase at JCP.  Coupon valid 3/25-3/31.

3 of My Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week

Here is a list of 3 of my favorite thrifty pins this week:




Layered Terra Cotta Pots - Love this idea.  This would look great on my patio.



Outdoor Lighting Ideas -  Save jars from your pantry and you could make these for almost nothing. 



16 Different Party Bar Ideas - I love these ideas.

NEW Coupons Available




Here is a list of new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

Thought of the Day

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."

Unknown

Monday, March 25, 2013

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 3/24-3/30


Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week: 





Venus or ProGlide Razor - $5.99
Receive $4 ECB
Use $3 coupon 2/17 RP
Final Price - FREE after coupons and ECBs
Limit 1

Buy 2 Halls Cough Drops - $1.50 = $3
Receive $1 ECB
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price - .50 each after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Spend $30 on participating Baby Products, Receiev $10 ECBs
Limit 1   
  
Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent - $2.88
Use $1 coupon 3/3 RP
Final Price - $1.88



Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:








Tricalm Anti Itch Steriod Free Hydrogel - $7
Receive $7 RR
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after RR and coupon

Mountain Dew KickStart - .99
Receive .99 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR

Goody's Claw Clips - $1.99
Receive $1 RR
Final Price - .99 after RR

Chicken of the Sea Sardines or White Tuna - .99
Use .50/1 Walgreens IVC, March 2013 
Final Price - .49 after coupon


Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Scruncii - $1.99
Receive $1.99 UPR
Final Price - FREE after +UPR

Snickers Bar - .59 - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Clear Shampoo or Conditioner - $4.99
Receive $2 +UPR
Final Price - $2.99

Menu Planning Monday


Monday -  Soup and Sandwiches

Tuesday - Taco Tuesday - Taco Ring

Wednesday -
Barbecue Ribs in the Crockpot, Parmesan Potatoes, Slaw, Hush Puppies

Thursday - Crockpot Spaghetti
 

Friday -  Grilled Chicken Salads

Saturday - Tilapia, Sauteed Zucchini, Rice, Salad
 
Sunday - Easter Sunday lunch with family.  I will be making a dessert and a vegetable.  I will share my recipes next week. 




You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

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FREE Roll of Scott Extra Soft Tissue

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FREE Sample of Garnier BB Cream

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FREE Easter Brunch Recipe eBook


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