I posted earlier today about the free Idahoan potatoes. Well my husband will be proud. I managed to get him 24 packs for his food drive. I also snagged several other great deals. Here is what I got...24 packs of Idahoan potatoesSee my post here on how to get these FREEThis gave ...
I was amazed at how many people entered my first blog giveaway. Thank you so much to everyone who participated. I had a lot of fun reading everyones comments. If you did not win come back next week to see what I am giving away. The winner is.... Kathy (Big Family of 8) I will be sending an email to you soon. If I do not hear back from Kathy by Monday I will go on to the next person. Again thanks to all of you who entered. ...
My husband told me yesterday that his college is having a food drive and they are asking all faculty to bring 20 of something so they can be a good example to the students. I was totally on board with him, but not sure what we could get 20 of without spending quite a bit of money. ...
Part 2-Ask yourself these questions..."Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6Do you find it heart wrenching every time you have to leave your precious ...
I had planned to have these posted way before now, but 2 little children and a pile of laundry won over my attention the last 2 days. These are the best deals that I saw. Let me know if you notice anything else. For those readers in the Wichita area these are the same deals I found in the Dillons ad. Remember my Kroger doubles coupons up to $1.Ground Chuck $1.99 lbDillons Gallon Milk $2.99Pilgrims Pride Chicken Breast ...
Work At Home Thursday
Today I would like to take a little break from posting deals and refocus on helping moms make that huge transition from work to home. I know that many of you out there are wondering how you will ever make it on one income. The answer is planning and a budget. I will expound on a ...
In the last several years there has been major growth in the number of moms who are leaving their high paying jobs and returning home to care for their children. Why has this been happening? I believe that many people are realizing that the decline in stay at home moms has been ...
I thought my readers might enjoy getting to have a small look into my life. I know I love it when the blogs I visit have a few family pictures for me to see. It helps me feel like the person who is behind the blog is a real person and not just a blog. Notice how I am only in one ...
I had planned on posting the Kroger deals for this week sometime today, but it still has not happened. I will have them up as soon as I get a chance. For now I am going to bed! Make sure to check out my Super Saving Saturday post on what I got this week. I did REALLY wel ...
Free Tea At Target
I decided to use the $1 off Lipton tea coupons at Target the other day and boy was I excited when I found $1 peelies on some of the boxes as well as two flavors on sale for $2 each. That meant I was getting FREE tea for my hubbie. Check your stores and see if they have the same ...
More Bath And Body Works Coupons
You might want to keep an eye on your mail box to see if you get the coupons that I did today. I guess this time of the year Bath and Body Works really cranks out the coupons. I bet that is especially true this year with people not wanting to spend as much. Well today I got 2 coupons ...
I was so excited to pay only $1.95 a gallon for gas this afternoon. I told my husband that I am going to save the receipt and frame it to show our kids someday.How much is gas in you are ...
I read at Common Sense With Money today that Target is giving away a $5 gift card with a purchase of any 4 holiday Glade scents. I have been keeping my eye out for any good gift card deals at Target and this is the first decent one I have seen since the Kashi gift card awhile back. ...
We have finally made the leap to no longer having a trash bill! I know it sounds a little bit strange, but this is something that my husband and I have been trying to do for several months now. I first got the idea after reading Tammy's blog and how she did not have a trash bill. ...
Hunt's Tomato Sauce FREE Plus Overage
I was at Walmart today and noticed that Hunt's tomato sauce was $.34 each. You can print a $1/2 any Hunt's tomato product here. That means you get 2 cans of tomato sauce FREE plus a $.32 overage! I guess you could get 3 or just apply the overage to the rest of your cart. I used ...
Sorry if you did not get in on this. Check back next week to see what I am giving away.I am so excited to be offering my first giveaway. This week I am offering 1 Bath and Body Works Scent Port along with numerous Bath and Body Works coupons, including 2 coupons for a FREE scent ...
I always try to use as much of the chicken as I can when I am cooking so that I do not waste anything. I also do not want to spend any more on groceries then absolutely necessary. Lately I have been making my own chicken broth when I cook a whole chicken. I usually freeze it for ...
This is my first week posting about Walgreen deals. These are the best deals I found. Let me know if you have anything to add. Maybelline Cosmetics Buy 1 Get One 50% Off$3/1 coupon in 10/26 Red PlumFinal Price VariesWalgreen Nuts 2/$5Use $1/1 coupon in Walgreen pharmacy couponFinal ...
I thought I would share these questions with everyone because I am sure that there are others who are wondering the same thing.Reader Lisa asked,"I wonder is it ever too late to become a SAHM?" and "Is it possible to give up high paying job and live on a teacher's salary?"I think ...
I am just curious to see how many of my readers have blogs. I have put up a poll to help me get an idea. If you do have a blog please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to feature some of you on my site. I think it might be fun to interview some of you for future posts. ...
This will be my first menu plan monday post. I hope that you will be able to find some inspiration to make your own weekly menus. They are so helpful in keeping the budget in line. I also feel that you can serve your families more nutritious meals this way. There is less temptation ...
When I plan ahead I try to always have some sort of fish in the freezer so that I can make some homemade fish sticks instead. They are so much healthier and not that much more expensive to make. You can also sneek a veggie into them. The way I do that is to either mix a pureed one into the fish cake or roll it in a pureed veggie and milk bath before coating in bread crumbs.
I made these the other day and my daughter could not believe that I made "pink" fish sticks, her favorite color.
Salmon Fish Sticks
2-3 salmon fillets cooked (You can use any kind of white fish as well)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
Coating:
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup pureed veggie (I often use zucchini, cauliflower, or sweet potato)
Breading:
2 cups bread crumbs (Preferably homemade)
Salt and Pepper
Any other spices your family likes
1.)Take the cooked fish and coursly chop it in a bowl. Add the egg, bread crumbs and salt and pepper. Mix well.
2.)Form the mixture into fish stick shapes and set aside. If you are having trouble getting the sticks to stay together try adding more bread crumbs or milk depending on if they are to dry or to wet.
3.)You will need 3 plates. Fill one with flour, one with breading mixture, and one with the coating mixture of pureed veggies and milk.
4.)Take each fish stick and roll it first in flour, then in the veggie puree, and next into the bread crumbs and place on a cookie sheet.
5.) Cook at 350 for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
This is a recipe I made up as I was going along the other day. You may have to tweak it some depending on your taste and how big your fish fillets are.
Tag, You Are It Next
I have been tagged by Emily at Violet's College Fund. This kind of reminds me of playing tag as a kid. Sounds like fun, I think I will join in. Thanks for the compliment Emily. Here are the rules:Link back to the person who tagged you and share the rules on your blog.Share seven ...
This is a recipe that my mother-in-law gave me. It is actually supposed to be for pork stew, but my family does not eat pork, so I have decided to substitute chicken. If you use pork it is really good and looks like pulled pork. This is a family favorite and easy to make because ...
I am starting a Sunday series to help give encouragement to anyone who needs it to start their weeks out right. I am planning to use notes from the sermons I receive at church on Sunday mornings. Today though I am going to make it short and just leave you with an inspirational verse ...
I found out today that you can add coupons to your Kroger card using cellfire. These can be combined with P&G esaver or Shortcuts coupons as well as regular paper coupons for some really great deals! Thanks Lizzy ****Edit-It appears that you may not be able to combine both ...
I decided to do run to Kroger for some laundry soap and milk and came home with all of this!When I checked out the cashier mentioned that I saved more then spent. She was shocked. I love it when that happens.Here is what I got and what coupons I used...All Free and Clear 64 load ...
My 3 year old decided that we needed to have macaroni and cheese for dinner last night. I realized that I did not have any so we made a quick run to our local Dillons (Kroger). I prefer to buy organic when I can, but it is usually too expensive. Boy was I surprised to find Annies ...
I love free products and this is a great one! From now until November 23 Bath and Body Works is giving away free scent ports with ANY purchase. I plan to find some clearance items and stock up for Christmas. I have sometimes found items as low as $1, so this could really be a great ...
Part - 1Is staying at home for everyone and why do you want to do it?"I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord,' plans for your welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."Jeremiah 29:11 I thought that since I had taken some time off I would start the ...
Great Book For Stay At Home Moms
If you have dreams of being a full time stay at home mom and feel you will never be able to do it, there is hope. I read the book Woman Leaving the Workplace by Larry Burkett and it changed my life. If you are serious about wanting to learn how you can quit your job and stay home ...