tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11991507792288587792024-03-05T18:13:12.566-05:00I'd Rather Be CouponingA blog about couponing, recipes, and other fun stuff.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-72126920233275300142014-09-06T00:25:00.002-04:002014-09-06T00:25:27.534-04:00My Shopping Trip: Rite Aid<br />
I never pay for oral care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, and mouthwash. The reason is, at least one drugstore every week has one or more of these items on sale and matched with a coupon, you can usually get it for free or sometimes even make money after the reward. Check out a recent trip to Rite Aid where I got all different kinds of oral care products for free:<br />
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Bought 2 Crest Pro-Health Oral Rinse (1 L) @ $3.99<br />
<i>Promotion: Buy 1 Crest Oral Rinse (Pro-Health 1 Liter Clinical or 3D White 473 ml) @ $3.99, get $3.00 +UP reward (limit 2)</i><br />
Used - $2/2 Crest ProHealth Pinses 500 ml or larger (www.coupons.com)<br />
<i>Paid $5.98, got two $3 +UP reward</i><br />
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Bought 1 Oral-B Complete or 3D White Battery Powered Toothbrush (1 ct) @ $6<br />
<i>Promotion: Buy 1 Oral-B Complete or 3D White Battery Powered Toothbrush (1 ct) @ $6.00, get $4 +UP (limit 1)</i><br />
Used - $2/1 Oral-B Adult Battery Toothbrush<br />
<i>Paid $4, got $4 +UP reward</i><br />
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Bought 1 Glide Floss (38-54 yds) @ $3<br />
<i>Promotion: Buy 1 Crest Toothpaste (3D White 4 oz, Pro-Health 4.2 oz, or Complete
4-6.2 oz), Oral-B Manual Toothbrush (3D White, Pro-Health or Complete
(excludes ProFlex or Clinical), or Glide (Floss 38.2-54.6 yd or Floss
Picks 75 ct) @ $3.00, get a $2.50 +UP reward (limit 2)</i><br />
Used - $1/1 Oral-B Glide Floss 35M or larger or Oral-B Flide Floss Picks 30 ct or higher (RP 6/29)<br />
<i>Paid $2, got $2.50 +UP reward</i><br />
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Bought 1 Crest 3D White, Pro-Health, or Complete Toothpaste (4-6 oz) @ $3<br />
<i>Promotion: Buy 1 Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste (4.1 oz), 3D White Oral Rinse
(946 ml), or Oral-B Pulsar Toothbrush (single) @ $5.99, get $2.00 +UP
reward (limit 2)</i><br />
Used - $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 3.0 oz or more OR Liquid Gel (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control) (RP 7/13)<br />
<i>Paid $2.25, got $2.50 +UP reward</i><br />
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(I had some +UP rewards saved from previous purchases that I applied to my total)<br />
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- $3 +UP from previous purchases<br />
- $3 +UP from previous purchases<br />
- $6 +UP from previous purchases<br />
<i>OOP $2.23 before tax</i><br />
<i>Saved $27.82</i><br />
<i>Received $15 +UP rewards total</i><br />
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So really, I made $0.77 on this trip to Rite Aid ($15 reward - $12 reward - $2.23). This is why I coupon!<i><br /></i>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-70731155660199495892014-04-30T21:00:00.001-04:002014-04-30T21:00:21.614-04:00My Shopping Trip: Meijer<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a while since I have shared a shopping trip. Here is my trip to Meijer this week!</div>
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Transaction:<br />
(1) Meijer Half Gallon Milk @ $2.09<br />
(1) Gerber Cereal (16 oz) @ $3.39<br />
(1) Meijer Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts @ $8.52<br />
(1) Lettuce @ $0.88<br />
(4) Kraft Salad Dressing (16 oz) @ $1.98<br />
(2) Crystal Light Drink Mix Canisters @ $1.99<br />
(2) Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) @ $2.29<br />
(2) I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! (12 oz) @ $2.00<br />
(2) Baskin Robbins Ice Cream (14 oz) @ $4.29<br />
(2) Kraft Fresh Take Cheese Breadcrumb Mix (6 oz) @ $2.50<br />
(1) Meijer Split Top Bread (20 oz) @ $1.25<br />
<br />Instant Savings:<br />
-$1.25 for Buy TWO I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! (8-16 oz sticks, spray or tub) get ONE Meijer Split Top Bread (20 oz wheat or white) FREE<br />
-$2.00 for Buy TWO Kraft Fresh Take Cheese Breadcrumb Mixes (6 oz), get $2 off one package of Meijer Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thighs or Tenders<br />
-$4.29 for Buy One Baskin Robbins Ice Cream (14 oz) Get One Free<br />
-$8.00 for Buy EIGHT products included in promotion, get $8 off instantly mix or match (the items I bought that were included were the salad dressing, cream cheese, and drink mix canisters)<br />
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Coupons Used:<br />
<a href="http://mperks.meijer.com/">-$0.25/1 Gerber Cereal (mPerk store coupon)</a><br />
(2) -$0.75/2 Kraft Dressing Bottles, 15.8-16 oz (SS 4/13)<br />
<a href="http://mperk.meijer.com/">-$0.75/2 Kraft Dressing (mPerk coupon)</a><br />
-$1.00/2 Crystal Light Drink Mixes (SS 4/27)<br />
(2) <a href="http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_c?offer_id=118&aff_id=473&url_id=103&aff_sub5=MTgyMjAwNjk=&affsrc=1">-$0.75/1 Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese Spread (www.coupons.com)</a><br />
-$0.75/2 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (RP 4/13)<br />
<a href="http://mperks.meijer.com/">-$1.00/1 Baskin Robbins Ice Cream (mPerk coupon)</a><br />
<a href="http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_c?offer_id=118&aff_id=473&url_id=103&aff_sub5=MTgyMDcxNzU=&affsrc=1">-$1.00/1 Kraft Fresh Take, 6 oz When You Buy Fresh Chicken (www.coupons.com)</a><br />
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<i>OOP $26.90</i><br />
<i>Saved $28.33</i>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-66873196374580743212014-03-09T16:32:00.002-04:002014-03-09T16:32:22.679-04:00Zaycon Foods Chicken EventWe recently purchased 40 pounds of fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts from Zaycon Foods. We were able to purchase the chicken for $1.89/lb. The lowest price I typically see boneless skinless chicken breasts at Meijer is $1.85/lb, so this was a stock up price for us.<br />
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(I'm not going to go into a lot of detail about Zaycon Foods, but you can visit their website <a href="https://zayconfoods.com/refer/zf280320">here</a> for more information on the company and how it works.)<br />
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Here is step-by-step how this worked for us:<br />
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1) I went to the Zaycon Foods website and created an account. Based on my city, I chose an event I wanted to participate in, in this case, the chicken event. I chose how many cases of chicken I wanted (the chicken was sold in 40 pound cases). I paid for the chicken online.<br />
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2) A few months later, the Zaycon Foods truck came to our city and I drove to it to pick up the chicken. I gave the driver my name, he checked me off his list, and loaded the case of chicken into my truck (on top of a plastic bag, in case the juices leaked!) Here is our case of chicken:<br />
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3) When I got home, I began to prep to freeze the chicken. The chicken came in 4 bags inside the box. If I froze it like that, I would end up with a big block of chicken frozen together. I needed to separate them into freezer ziploc bags. Here is my set up for freezer prep:<br />
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4) I separated the butterflied chicken breasts and trimmed the fat:<br />
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5) Once the chicken breasts were prepped to my liking, I put them into gallon Ziploc freezer bags. I chose to put 4 in each bag because I don't typically ever need more than 4 for a single meal. I ended up with 9 bags of full chicken breasts, plus 1 bag of smaller pieces that I trimmed off.<br />
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I chose to freeze all 40 pounds of our chicken, however I have heard people that freeze some, cook some right away, or prep it for other meals, like shredding.<br />
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I would definitely do this again! Let me know if you have any questions about Zaycon Foods or our experience.<br />
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We are a pizza-loving household and this meal did not disappoint! This recipe does use a bread machine. The braiding part is a little tricky without seeing it, so enjoy my illustrations! :)<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
- 1 1/2 cups water<br />
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil<br />
- 4 cups flour<br />
- 3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast<br />
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Cooking Directions:<br />
1. Add all ingredients to bread machine and set to the "dough" setting. I have a Betty Crocker Bake-It-Easy Bread Maker and the dough setting takes an hour and a half, so plan ahead.<br />
2. After it is done, take the dough out and divide it in two. Flour the surface you are working on (the dough is rather sticky). Roll each half into a rectangle, keeping it about 1/2 inch thick.<br />
3. Add your pizza toppings in the middle of the dough. We used pepperoni, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.<br />
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4. Create 1 inch wide strips on the top and bottom of the rectangle around the toppings.<br />
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5. Braid the dough. Start at one end and lay the end strip diagonally over the toppings. Then take the opposite one and lay it diagonally. Keep going until all the strips are layered. When you get to the end, just tuck the dough strips underneath.<br />
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6. Place the loaves on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Allow the loaves to cool a little bit before cutting into slices.<br />
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-32846200456956344742013-11-07T10:04:00.000-05:002013-11-07T10:04:40.280-05:00Money Saving Apps: GasBuddyI really hate it when I get gas and then drive a mile down the road past another gas station and see the price is 10 cents cheaper! I realize that if I got 10 gallons of gas, I only would have saved $1.00, but over time it adds up. By using the GasBuddy app, we can find the cheapest gas prices in town!<br />
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1. Download the app to your device. It is available for Apple, Google, Windows, and Blackberry phones. The app may ask you to create an account, but you do not need one to use the app.<br />
2. In the app, you can either search for gas stations by city, state, or ZIP, or have the app use your location to find the stations closest to you using GPS.<br />
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3. Once it has the closest gas stations pulled up, you can sort them by distance or price, or even fuel grade. You can also view the gas stations on a map.<br />
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4. Select a gas station and view more information such as the address, phone number, and features (such as if they have restrooms, a convenience store, or an air hose). You can also get directions to the gas station through your phone.<br />
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<b>Why I Love this App:</b><br />
- Even if you are in an unfamiliar city, you can find the cheapest gas stations.<br />
- I like being able to search on the map to see where along my route is the cheapest gas, even if it is over 100 miles away.<br />
- If you have notifications set up, you get an alert notifying you that prices are going up in your area.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-17340495187106290242013-11-05T11:22:00.000-05:002013-11-05T11:22:00.466-05:00Money Saving Apps: Amazon Price CheckI give the Amazon Price Check App a good workout in the weeks before Christmas. It allows me to compare prices I find in the store with prices on Amazon.<br />
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<b>Steps to Use Amazon Price Check:</b><br />
1. Download the app to your device. It is available for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=aw_ppricecheck_iphone_mobile">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=aw_ppricecheck_iphone_mobile">iPod touch</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QTZSRA/ref=AllApps_Pcheck_Android?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1YDTT9C4ZVGG46RYDGDC&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1616238802&pf_rd_i=1000625601">Android</a>.<br />
2. Either type the name, scan the barcode, take a picture, or say the name of the product you want to find.<br />
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3. Compare prices on Amazon with the price in the store.<br />
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<br /><b>Why I Love this App:</b><br />
- Helpful during holiday season to make sure I am getting the best price on gifts.<br />
- You can share information on a product via e-mail, text, Facebook, or Twitter.<br />
- You can connect the app to your Amazon account and add items to your cart.<br />
- If you have an account, you can buy items right from the app.<br />
- I have seen people use this app at garage sales...usually to see if they can resell the item for more.<br />
<br />Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-35583989403227553452013-11-03T11:05:00.001-05:002013-11-03T11:05:03.646-05:00Money Saving Apps: Target CartwheelI already love Target enough as it is, but they recently launched an app through Facebook that made me love it even more! It is called <a href="http://cartwheel.target.com/">Target Cartwheel</a>.<br />
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<b>Steps to Use Target Cartwheel:</b><br />
1. You will need a Facebook account to use Target Cartwheel. If you don't already have one...get one, even if you only use it for Target Cartwheel.<br />
2. Go to the <a href="http://cartwheel.target.com/">Target Cartwheel website</a> and log in through your Facebook account. A box will pop up telling you that "Cartwheel by Target would like to post to Facebook for you." Unless you want your Facebook filling up with offers you select, I suggest you choose "Skip." (You could also change it so only you see your posts from Target Cartwheel by selecting "Only Me")<br />
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3. Find coupons you want to add by searching or browsing. Click on the offer you want (called an offer card) and it will flip over. Select add. A little red check mark will appear in the upper right corner.<br />
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4. You can add 10 offers at a time, but you can earn more spots by unlocking badges. Badges to unlock include using Cartwheel for the first time at Target and saving $10 with Cartwheel and more.<br />
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5. At checkout, have the cashier scan your Cartwheel bar code. Either show them your mobile device with the bar code from the Target Cartwheel app (available through the Apple Store or Google Play), or print your Target Cartwheel offers from home and your bar code will be at the top of the print out. Your bar code never changes, so in theory, you could print out your bar code one time and reuse it...almost like a store loyalty card.<br />
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<b>Why I Love this App:</b><br />
- You can redeem all the offers you have loaded at the time of your transaction. So if you have 10 offers loaded, you will save on all 10 items that correspond with those offers.<br />
- You can use each offer up to 4 items in a single transaction.<br />
- Offers do not disappear until they expire...meaning you can use them over and over.<br />
- You can use Target Cartwheel 6 times per day.<br />
- You can use a manufacturer coupon, a Target coupon (<a href="http://www.target.com/spot/mobile/text-alerts">mobile texts</a> or <a href="http://coupons.target.com/">printable</a>), and one Cartwheel offer on a single item.<br />
- You can also still use your <a href="http://www.target.com/redcard/main">Target REDcard</a> on top of all those other coupons.<br />
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If I am roaming through Target (which I usually do), and I find something that I wasn't planning on buying before I saw it in the store, I will hop on the Target Cartwheel mobile app and see if there is a corresponding offer available. It can really maximize your savings!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-4286218557331102242013-10-31T22:27:00.002-04:002013-10-31T22:33:09.555-04:00Money Saving Apps: IbottaThere are a few apps that I use that help me save additional money on top of my coupons that I want to share with you over the coming weeks. The first one is called <a href="http://ibotta.com/r/hdJ8Tw">Ibotta</a>. It is a free rewards app where you can earn cash back for purchasing certain products...kind of like a rebate. <br />
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<b>Steps to Use Ibotta:</b><br />
1. Create an account <a href="http://ibotta.com/r/hdJ8Tw">here</a>.<br />
2. Download the app to your device. It is available for Apple and Android products...even iPod touch and iPad (if you don't have a smartphone).<br />
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3. Choose an offer (product) and complete tasks to unlock earnings. Tasks include taking a poll, answering trivia, sharing the offer on Facebook or Twitter (you can always delete the post later), learning a fact, and watching a video to name a few. Each task is worth a different amount of money.<br />
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4. Go buy the product (use coupons for even more savings!).<br />
5. Come home, open the app, select "Redeem" and select the store you shopped at (the list pictured is not all of the stores where you can use Ibotta).<br />
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6. Take a picture of your receipt and select Submit (if you have a long receipt, choose "add section"). Select the product you purchased. Scan the UPC barcode and select Submit Receipt!<br />
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7. Within 24 hours, your account will be credited. In my experience, my account is usually credited within 15 minutes.<br />
8. After you have accumulated at least $5, you can withdraw cash using PayPal. Or you can donate your earnings.<br />
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<b>Why I Love this App:</b><br />
- I have been using this app for a few months and I have earned over $50.<br />
- You can use manufacturer and store coupons in addition to the Ibotta offers. <br />
- There have been offers for basic items like 1 gallon of any brand of milk. Everybody buys milk!<br />
- There are bonuses available. For example, after you sign up, if you redeem 10 offers in two weeks, you earn a $10 Welcome Bonus! Also, sometimes if you complete a bonus, it unlocks another bonus.<br />
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- In addition to the regular offers, there are Store Extras...offers that can only be redeemed at the specified store. Currently, those stores are Smashburger, Whole Foods, Target, Sam's Club, Walmart, and Costco.<br />
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<u>Currently <a href="http://ibotta.com/r/hdJ8Tw">Ibotta</a> works at the following chains, but they are always working on adding more:</u></div>
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7-Eleven<br />
Acme<br />
Fresh Market<br />
Bi-Lo<br />
Boyer's<br />
Buehler's<br />
City Market<br />
Costco<br />
Country Mart<br />
CVS Pharmacy <br />
Dillons <br />
Dollar General <br />
Dominick's<br />
Duane Reade <br />
Family Dollar </div>
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Food Lion <br />
Food4Less <br />
Fred Meyer <br />
Fry's <br />
Giant Eagle <br />
H-E-B <br />
Harris Teeter <br />
Homeland <br />
Hy-Vee <br />
Ingles <br />
King Soopers <br />
Kroger <br />
Martin's<br />
Meijer <br />
Military Commissary</div>
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Pathmark<br />
Pavilions <br />
Pick 'N Save <br />
Piggly Wiggly Midwest <br />
Publix <br />
QFC <br />
Ralphs <br />
Randalls <br />
Reasor's <br />
Redner's Markets<br />
Remke's <br />
Ridley's<br />
Rio Ranch <br />
Rite Aid <br />
Safeway </div>
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Sam's Club <br />
ShopRite <br />
Smashburger <br />
Smith's <br />
Stop & Shop <br />
Target <br />
Tom Thumb <br />
Vons <br />
Walgreens <br />
Walmart <br />
Wegmans <br />
Whole Foods <br />
WinCo Foods <br />
Winn-Dixie</div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-57281365520674378442013-10-24T11:58:00.002-04:002013-10-24T12:01:08.306-04:00Just For Fun: Chain Store Maps<div style="text-align: center;">
Check out these maps! These are the locations of some of the national grocery and drug store chains.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Albertson's</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aldi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CVS</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kroger</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meijer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rite Aid</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walgreens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wal-Mart</td></tr>
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There are lots of different ways to organize coupons. I have chosen the whole insert method. Each Sunday when I get my paper, I take out the inserts and write the date on the front of them. When I need coupons for my shopping trips, I go to the date of the insert and cut out only the coupons I am going to use. This saves me so much more time than clipping each and every coupon.<br />
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I kind of have 6 sections in my binder, but they are not really labeled. The first part houses store coupons. I use these <a href="http://www.staples.com/Sheet-Protectors-Binders-Accessories/product_SS1063371_2_-1_10001">binder sheet protectors</a> from Staples. Each pocket has a sticky note on it for each store I shop. I use this section to plan for my weekly trips. When I am ready to go to the store, I just grab the coupons for that store from the pocket.</div>
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Next, I have whole inserts in standard sheet protectors. They are in date order.</div>
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2 x 3 (fits catalina coupons nicely)...</div>
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On the first of every month, I go through my binder and take out the expired coupons and move empty sheet protectors to the back. I have been using this method for over a year now and it has worked really well for me.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-31385807130581456902013-09-04T23:14:00.003-04:002013-10-23T09:48:20.705-04:00What's Cooking: Pizza Stuffed Chicken<div class="recipePartSteps">
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This recipe is good to get that pizza taste without the carbs from the crust. I recommend lining your baking sheet with some tin foil because the melted cheese can get messy!<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F.</div>
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2. Mix some mozzarella cheese, pizza/pasta sauce, and pizza ingredients in a bowl. I say "some" because you may like more cheese or more sauce in your filling. Also, make sure your pizza ingredients are cut down to a size that can fit inside your chicken breasts.</div>
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3. Spread mixture out evenly over chicken breasts.</div>
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4. Roll the chicken breasts and place them seam down on a baking sheet.</div>
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5. Put more sauce on the top of the chicken breasts. You could also put more pizza toppings on top, like pepperonis.</div>
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6. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is done. I added some mozzarella cheese after 25 minutes and put the chicken breasts back in for 5 minutes to melt the cheese on top.</div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-16994299134840548572013-07-28T17:06:00.000-04:002013-10-23T09:48:50.798-04:00Cleaning Up - Week 4: Cleaning Tips & TricksThis week, we are going to focus on some of those odd cleaning jobs around the house. I checked out the web to see other people's solutions to some of these cleaning conundrums, tried them out, and have included my results and opinion on each one!<b> </b><br />
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<b>Washing Pillows</b><br />
First I removed the pillow cases and checked the tags to make sure my
pillows could be machine washed. Then I set up my washer like I would
for a normal wash. I set it on HOT, chose the Regular Heavy cycle, and
added my detergent. I added 2 pillows to balance the load and ran them
through two cycles, flipping the pillows over before the second cycle.
To dry them, I set my dryer on low heat (per the instructions on the
pillows), and put in two dryer balls. The yellow spots came out and the
pillows were much fluffier than when I put them in. The pillows were
also a little lopsided, like the filling moved around, but I think it is
just the type of pillows we have. Overall, I was pleased with how they
turned out. (The pictures really don't do it justice).<br />
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<b>Cleaning Grout</b><br />
I am not sure the grout in our house was ever cleaned by the previous owners and was looking pretty dingy. I found many different cleaning methods for cleaning grout (besides expensive smelly chemicals). I tried using baking soda and vinegar because that is what I had on hand. First I sprinkled baking soda onto the grout and spread it around to make sure it was completely covered. I filled a spray bottle with vinegar and sprayed it on the baking soda. I let it sit for a few minutes and then scrubbed with a grout brush. After I was done, I cleaned up with a combination of vacuuming and wiping with a rag multiple times. I did notice that it was very difficult to get ALL of the baking soda up. This process was VERY messy, but I was pleased with the results nonetheless.<br />
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<b>Cleaning the Dishwasher</b><br />
This one may have been the most disgusting for me to do. Our dishwasher is as old as our house (over 12 years) and I am not sure anyone ever cleaned it before. First I wiped it down with a wet rag (top, bottom, sides, even where the door meets the main compartment). Then, I filled a glass measuring cup with white vinegar and placed it in the middle of the top rack. It was the only dish in there. I ran the dishwasher like normal. When the cycle was finished, I wiped it down with a wet rag again. Overall, I felt like wiping it with a rag made more of a difference than the vinegar. I did not notice a strong vinegar smell. Our dishwasher has some rust spots that I could not get out, but oh well. I also read that some people just put the vinegar right in the bottom of the dishwasher.<br />
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<b>Cleaning the Oven</b><br />
The was the most frustrating task I attempted. First, I took out the shelves in the oven. Then I put some baking soda in a bowl (about 3/4 cup) and slowly added water while stirring occasionally. My goal was to get a paste the thickness of pancake batter. Then I smeared the paste all over the interior of the oven - door, glass, sides, back, and bottom. I left it on there for about 15 minutes and while I was waiting, cleaned the oven racks with soap and water. Then I wiped the oven clean with a damp cloth. Oh. My. Gosh. This was messier than cleaning the grout with baking soda! It took me about 15 minutes just to wipe it clean. I really don't feel like the baking soda "cleaned" more than wiping it down did. Oh well, it at least looks better than before I started!<br />
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<b>Cleaning Plastic Shower Liners</b><br />
I was hesitant on this one, but tried it anyways because our shower liner was pretty nasty! I put the shower liner in the washer with some old towels and about a cup of white vinegar. I put the water temp on HOT and regular cycle. I tried to make it so the towels were touching as much of the surface on the liner as possible. After it was done washing, I hung the liner back on the rod to dry. Overall, I could tell it got the soap scum off. It did get kind of wrinkled, but I am okay with that!<br />
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<b>Cleaning the Microwave</b><br />
One of my favorite tricks. Put a small bowl of water in the microwave and "cook" it for a few minutes (I usually do 5 minutes). Then remove the bowl and wipe the microwave clean! The steam loosens all the gunk.<br />
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Well, that concludes this series on cleaning. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. I had fun trying new things and getting motivated to clean up!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-10563868243985996542013-07-21T15:02:00.000-04:002013-10-23T09:49:03.124-04:00Cleaning Up - Week 3: Cleaning GreenHave you ever read the fine print on your cleaning products? You may be surprised by what you find. For Week 3 of our cleaning series, we are going to explore the world of "green" cleaning.<br />
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<b>Microfiber Cloths</b><br />
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This was the first "green" cleaning switch I made. I felt like I was wasting so many paper towels when I would clean. I had heard good things about microfiber cloths and decided to try them for myself. I bought the <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_80751-1738-483-18CRGM_0__?productId=3185427">Quickie - Clean Results Microfiber 18 Pack All Purpose Towels</a> from Lowes for $12.98. I love them, especially for cleaning mirrors and windows. I would always have streaks when I cleaned with paper towels, but with the microfiber cloth, my mirrors have never looked better! I like that they don't leave any lint behind. I have also attached a microfiber cloth to my Swiffer to clean windows I can't reach by hand and also for cleaning our floors. Just throw them in the wash when they get dirty. They are so versatile! I have seen these come in packs that have their use embroidered on them (kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel, glass and window, dusting and polishing). If you d<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">on't feel like you need an 18 pack, I have seen them at Bed Bath Beyond for as low as 99</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">¢.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dryer Balls</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hate dryer sheets. I think if they dissolved in the dryer, I wouldn't mind them as much, but pulling out a used dryer sheet and throwing it away just kills me. Also, I wanted an alternative for drying baby clothes without chemicals. So I bought a 2 pack of Dryer Max Dryer Balls from Bed Bath and Beyond for $6.99. (I couldn't find them on BB&B's website, but here they are at <a href="http://www.target.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/p/room-essentials-dryer-balls-2-pk/-/A-13790135">Target</a>). I am very pleased with them. Usually when I dry sheets, I have to run the dryer a little bit longer because they are still damp. When I used the dryer balls, I did not have to do that. My sheets were still fluffy too. My only complaint would be that they are a little loud as they tumble around the dryer, but we just close the laundry room door.</span></span></span><br />
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<b>Glass Cleaner</b><br />
Skip the Windex, just use water! I have a squirt bottle filled with water for cleaning my windows and mirrors. Paired with my microfiber cloths, my mirrors and windows still get clean and it's one less chemical that I have to use. You can buy an empty spray bottle (check the dollar stores) or you can just refill an old Windex bottle. I have also seen smaller empty spray bottles in the hair section and travel sections of the big box stores.<br />
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<b>Homemade Cleaners</b><br />
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noticed how bothered I was by the smell of the all-purpose cleaner I was
using. Sometimes it even gave me a headache. I did a bit of research before making anything and bought a few items such as an empty squirt bottle, a cheese grater, and some cheap measuring cups and spoons. I found all of these items at the dollar store. Here is what I made:<br />
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<i>Laundry Detergent</i><br />
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Arm & Hammer Washing Soda: $3.29<br />
Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar: $1.09</td></tr>
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I searched the web for different recipes and found each one had these common elements: soap flakes, washing soda, and borax. I found all three of these items in the laundry section of my local Meijer and it cost around $8 total (much cheaper than a bottle of detergent!). I grated the Fels Naptha bar with a cheap cheese grater (took at least 10 minutes to grate!). Then I added 2 cups of 20 Mule Team Borax and 2 cups of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, put it in an airtight container and mixed it all together. I use 2 tablespoons in my laundry. Everything comes out nice and clean! I have a top load washer, but I have read for front load washers, it works best to just put the mixture directly in the washer instead of the dispenser.<br />
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<i>All-Purpose Cleaner</i><br />
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This cleaner was the reason I wanted to try homemade cleaners in the first place. I used:<br />
2 cups of Water<br />
1/2 teaspoon Dish Soap<br />
1 teaspoon Baking Soda<br />
2 tablespoons White Vinegar<br />
3 drops of Essential Oil<br />
I already had all of those ingredients at home with the exception of the essential oil. I went to GNC to find essential oils. They had quite a few to choose from. I like lemon so I went with that one. It cost $5.99 for a little bottle. I put all of the ingredients into a spray bottle and mixed them up. (I accidentally did not close the spray part, so when the baking soda and vinegar combined, my mixture started shooting out of the spray part! Oops!) I smelled it without the essential oil added because I wanted to see if I needed to add it; it smelled like a dish soap and vinegar combination, which didn't smell very pleasant, so I was glad I had the essential oil in the end. I used an apple scented dish soap and I wish I would have used lemon scented instead to bring more of the lemon smell out. Overall it seems to work nicely. I have read online that the vinegar and baking soda cancel each other out after a while. I have seen other recipes that replace the baking soda with borax instead. I have not tried that yet, maybe next batch.<br />
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<i>Toilet Bowl Cleaner</i><br />
I also saw a lot of different recipes for toilet bowl cleaner on the web, but decided to try this one. It takes 1/4 cup vinegar and 10 drops of essential oil (to help with that nasty vinegar smell). To use it, you sprinkle some baking soda in the bowl, squirt with the vinegar and oil and clean with a toilet bowl brush. Overall, I thought this recipe worked well. You really don't need to use that much of the vinegar and oil mixture, I used just enough to hear the baking soda and vinegar fizz. I decided that I wanted a squeeze bottle for the cleaner, so I got a clear condiment bottle from Garden Ridge. It was $2.99 for a 3 pack. My only complaint is it is always open (there is not cap on the top)! I didn't think about that until afterward. I will probably transfer it to an old toilet bowl cleaner bottle after one gets used up. <br />
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Any other suggestions on going "green" with your cleaning?<br />
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Next week, we will finish the series with cleaning tips and tricks!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-92039053511955636252013-07-15T22:17:00.002-04:002013-10-23T09:48:29.331-04:00What's Cooking: Chicken Pot Pie Puffs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A different spin on this classic comfort food. Easy and quick to make.<br />
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- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed</div>
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- 1 cup diced cooked chicken</div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-78234324457127619022013-07-14T09:00:00.000-04:002013-10-23T09:49:11.647-04:00 Cleaning Up - Week 2: Stock a Cleaning CaddyNow that we have a cleaning schedule in place, lets gather what we need to tackle these tasks. For Week 2 of our cleaning series, we are going to stock a cleaning caddy that will be easy to carry from room to room. <br />
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My cleaning caddy includes: Paper Towels, Toilet Bowl
Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Brush, Duster, Glass Cleaner, Rubber Gloves, Microfiber
Cloths, Sponge, All-Purpose Cleaner, Shower Foam, Grout Brush, and Cleaning Wipes.<br />
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I got my caddy from Bed Bath and Beyond. It is the <a href="http://www.casabella.com/index.php/shop/cleaning/organization/nesting-storage-caddy.html">Casabella Nesting Storage Caddy</a>. It cost $5.99 and nests in a <a href="http://www.casabella.com/index.php/4-gallon-bucket.html">4-gallon bucket</a> (which I did not purchase). In addition to my cleaning caddy, I have a vacuum cleaner, dustpan and broom, wet-cloth mop, and an extendable duster. <br />
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The magazine Real Simple suggests there are only 20 products you need to clean your entire house:<br />
1. <i>Microfiber Cloth</i> - they are machine washable and can handle any chore<br />
2. <i>Toilet Brush</i> - would you rather clean that toilet with your hand?<br />
3. <i>Scrub Brush</i> - for burned food in the oven, soot in the fireplace, and tile needing scouring<br />
4. <i>Spray Bottle</i> - to contain homemade cleaners<br />
5. <i>Rubber Gloves</i> - to protect your skin<br />
6. <i>Toothbrush </i>- for those tiny hard-to-reach areas like around the base of the bathroom faucet<br />
7. <i>Dry-Cleaning Sponge</i> - attracts soot, dust, and pet hair without chemicals<br />
8. <i>Squeegee </i>- leaves mirrors and shower doors streak-free<br />
9. <i>Broom </i>- for those crumbs on the floor<br />
10. <i>Sponge Mop </i>- for wet messes like muddy paw prints<br />
11. <i>Disinfecting Wipes </i>- for quick cleaning like kitchen counters and table<br />
12. <i>Mild Abrasive </i>- helps break down scum on tile and tubs<br />
13. <i>Dust Mop </i>- because dust seems to come from nowhere, yet be everywhere<br />
14. <i>Extendable Duster </i>- skip the ladder to reach cobwebs on fans and ceilings<br />
15. <i>White Vinegar </i>- for mineral deposits on faucets and windows<br />
16. <i>Dishwashing Liquid </i>- cleans just about anything<br />
17. <i>Vacuum </i>- for carpets, curtains, and furniture<br />
18. <i>All-Purpose</i> <i>Cleaner </i>- breaks down grease and prevents dirt from redepositing<br />
19. <i>Baking Soda </i>- eliminates odors<br />
20. <i>Caddy </i>- to keep all your cleaning products<br />
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Do you already have a cleaning caddy or bucket? What do you keep in it? <br />
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Next week, we will take a look at how to clean "green." Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-4331838579954150812013-07-07T15:27:00.000-04:002013-10-23T09:49:19.239-04:00Cleaning Up - Week 1: Create a Cleaning ScheduleJust thinking about cleaning the entire house in one day makes me exhausted. For Week 1 of our cleaning series, we are going to make the task of cleaning a little less daunting by creating a cleaning schedule. Having a cleaning schedule allows you to tackle a little bit each day. It also reduces the amount of cleaning you have to do if company is coming over on short notice. Anything that reduces stress in life is welcome in my mind! <br />
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There are many different ways you can create a cleaning schedule. I have my cleaning tasks split into Daily, Every Other Week, and Deep Clean.<br />
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<b>DAILY</b><br />
<i>Make Beds, Wash Dishes, Wipe Kitchen Counters and Table, Tidy Clutter</i><br />
With the exception of making the beds, I do these tasks right before I go to bed. By doing this, I wake up feeling like I can truly start my day instead of having these simple tasks already on my to do list.<br />
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<b>EVERY OTHER WEEK</b><br />
<b></b><i>Week 1: Week 2:</i><br />
<i>Mon - Garbage/Recycling Mon - Garbage/Recycling</i><br />
<i>Tues - Master Bath Tues - Microwave/Toaster</i><br />
<i>Wed - Half Bath Wed - Dust</i><br />
<i>Thurs - Guest Bath Thurs - Vacuum</i><br />
<i>Fri - General Laundry Fri - Sheets & Towels</i><br />
I felt like cleaning the same areas every week was too much, so I created my weekly cleaning schedule to operate over a two week period. This allows me to be able to spread out the tasks over 10 days instead of just 5. You'll notice I don't have anything scheduled for Saturday or Sunday. I use Saturday as a catch up day (it is rare that I actually do every task on its assigned day for an entire week) and also for my Deep Clean tasks (more on that later). I think Sunday should be spent with family, so that is why nothing is scheduled on that day.<br />
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<b>DEEP CLEAN</b><br />
<i>January: Office July: Family Room</i><br />
<i>February: Coat Closet August: Master Bedroom</i><br />
<i>March: Kitchen September: Guest Bedroom</i><br />
<i>April: Pantry October: Kids Bedroom</i><br />
<i>May: Garage November: Bathrooms</i><br />
<i>June: Living Room December: Laundry Room</i><br />
I have devoted one room for each month of the year. It just so happened to work out perfectly for the number of rooms we have in our house. When I say deep clean, I am talking about the tasks you probably wouldn't do every week, like wiping blinds and baseboards, cleaning the fridge, freezer, and stove, etc. Now yes, I realize some of you just realized I only have scheduled once a year to clean my fridge (in March, when I have scheduled to clean the kitchen). If it is July and I notice the fridge could use a good cleaning, I am more than likely not going to wait until March to clean it and that is okay. But by having a schedule, I know it will get cleaned at least once a year.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Printable Check Sheets</b><br />
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have created check sheets for my cleaning schedule so that I can mark
off when I complete each task. It helps me keep track of what I have
done, in case I miss a day. Also, I don't do all of my Deep Clean tasks on one day, so I have a check box for each type of task for each room. I have included my check sheets for you here. Feel free
to follow my schedule and print them as they are (<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxkclZcil1jMYVJ5OFZmWGsyRWs/edit?usp=sharing">Weekly</a> or <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxkclZcil1jMb1R2dmhOM3Z5V1U/edit?usp=sharing">Deep</a>), or <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhkclZcil1jMdDBMTnhVcWwxYWdaZUktVmh3dnlZcFE&usp=sharing">download</a> and edit
them to fit your family (weekly Schedule is on the first tab and the
Deep Clean Schedule is on the second). Below are previews of the printable schedules:<br />
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<b>Test Your Schedule</b><br />
Commit to your cleaning schedule for at least a month. At the end, evaluate what worked and what didn't work and make changes accordingly. You may find that it makes more sense for you to vacuum the upstairs and downstairs on different days, or clean the guest bathroom only when company comes because nobody in your house uses it.<br />
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<b>Cleaning Schedule Alternative</b><br />
If you don't want to get
this detailed in creating a cleaning schedule, commit to cleaning for a
set amount of time each day. Set a timer for 15 or 30 minutes. Whatever
you can get done in that amount of time is what gets done.<br />
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Next week, we will cover stocking a cleaning caddy. Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-58724280107795420822013-07-06T09:48:00.004-04:002013-10-23T09:49:29.176-04:00Cleaning Up: The SeriesI am so excited to share a blog series for the month of July all about cleaning! Starting tomorrow, look for these posts:<br />
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Week 1: Create a Cleaning Schedule</div>
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Week 2: Stock a Cleaning Caddy</div>
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Week 3: Cleaning Green</div>
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Week 4: Cleaning Tips & Tricks</div>
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Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-83361610869854564072013-07-05T22:59:00.002-04:002013-10-23T11:22:16.440-04:00What's Cooking: Homemade Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friday night is pizza night! This was my first attempt at homemade dough and yeast. Turned out pretty good!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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<br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_IngredientsLabel">- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour <br />- 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast<b><br /></b>- 3/4 teaspoon salt <br />- 1 cup very warm water</span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_IngredientsLabel">- 2 tablespoons cooking oil</span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_IngredientsLabel">- Cooking spray<br />- Cornmeal</span><br />
- Pizza toppings<br />
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Cooking Directions:<br />
1. Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt. <br />
2. Stir in very warm water and cooking oil.<br />
3. Stir in more flour to make a soft dough.<br />
4. Knead (fold, push, turn) dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (4-6 minutes).<br />
5. Cover dough with a cloth and let it rest on the floured surface for about 15 minutes.<br />
6. Spray cooking spray on a large pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.<br />
7. Flatten dough with a rolling pin to fit your pizza pan.<br />
8. Bake dough in a preheated 400<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_Directions1Label"><sup>o</sup>F oven for 10 minutes.</span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_Directions1Label">9. Remove from oven and add toppings.</span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_Directions1Label">10. Return pizza to oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until done.</span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_Directions1Label">We used a 15 oz can of <a href="http://www.muirglen.com/products/tomato-sauces-pastes-and-purees/pizza-sauce-15-oz">Muir Glen Organic Pizza Sauce</a> and found it to be waaaay too much sauce for one pizza. We also topped our pizza with some shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and more mozzarella cheese.</span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_fvRecipe_Directions1Label">Here is a helpful video to see how the dough should look:</span><br />
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Source: www.breadworld.com Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-66179601860829484662013-07-03T20:43:00.002-04:002013-10-23T11:22:30.469-04:00My Shopping Trip: TargetOur Target just recently added fresh groceries, so I decided to do some grocery shopping there. Also, I wanted to try stacking with mobile coupons and Target Cartwheel Offers. The Target Coupon Policy states that you can use one Manufacturer Coupon, one Target Coupon (mobile or printable), and one Target Cartwheel Offer on one item.<br />
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You'll notice that the apple juice I bought is not pictured above.
That's because I left it in the cart and didn't realize it until I got
home. Oops! Luckily, I called Target and they had it for me at guest services.
:)<br />
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Transaction:<br />
(1) Market Pantry Apple Juice (64 oz) @ $2.00<br />
(1) Market Pantry White Bread (20 oz) @ 1.29<br />
(1) Driscoll's Strawberries (1 lb) @ $1.79<br />
(1) Ground Chuck (1 lb) @ $2.49<br />
(4) Sweet Corn @ $0.25 each<br />
(1) Hormel Ribs @ $1.99/lb <br />
(5) Edy's Ice Cream (1.5 qt) @ $2.99<br />
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Coupons Used:<br />
-$1 off Archer Farms or Market Pantry purchase of $2 or more (Target Mobile Coupon, text FRESH to 827438)<br />
<a href="http://cartwheel.target.com/search?searchTerm=market%20pantry%20juice" target="_blank" title="5% Off – Market Pantry Juice, 64 oz, Target Cartwheel Offer – (cartwheel.target.com)">-5% Off Market Pantry Juice, 64 oz (Target Cartwheel)</a><br />
-$1 off Any Brand Sandwich Bread (Target Mob<span style="font-size: small;">ile Coupon, text FRESH to 827438)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://cartwheel-secure.target.com/search?searchTerm=Market%20Pantry%20Sandwich%20Bread" target="_blank" title="5% Off- Market Pantry Sandwich Bread, White or Wheat, Target Cartwheel Offer – (cartwheel.target.com)">-5% Off Market Pantry Sandwich Bread, White or Wheat (Target Cartwheel<i>)</i></a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.driscolls.com/community/rewards-program" target="_blank" title="$0.50/1 – Driscoll’s Product – (driscolls.com)">-$0.50/1 – Driscoll’s Product (www.driscolls.com)</a><br />
-$1 Fresh Fruit Purchase of $1 or more (Target Mobile Coupon text SAVVY to 827438)<br />
-$1 1-lb pkg all natural ground round 85% lean beef (Target Mobile Coupon text SAVVY to 827438)<br />
<a href="https://cartwheel-secure.target.com/offer/1958">-5% Off 1 lb. All Natural Ground Beef (Target Cartwheel)</a><br />
-$1 off Fresh vegetable purchase of $1 or more (Target Mob<span style="font-size: small;">ile Coupon, text FRESH to 827438)</span><br />
-$1 off Fresh meat purchase of $1 or more (Target Mob<span style="font-size: small;">ile Coupon, text FRESH to 827438)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(2) </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=18461&zid=mp69&nid=20&opid=18461" target="_blank" title="$1.50/2 – Dreyer’s Branded Product, 48 oz or larger – (walmart.com)">-$1.50/2 – Dreyer’s Branded Product, 48 oz or larger (www.walmart.com)</a> </span><br />
-$1 off $1 or higher frozen food purchase (Target Mob<span style="font-size: small;">ile Coupon, text FRESH to 827438)</span><br />
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<i>OOP $17.72 + $5 Target Gift Card for buying 5 participating frozen treats</i><br />
<i>Saved $26.80</i>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-47187001209569526172013-06-10T20:40:00.001-04:002013-10-23T11:23:55.226-04:00Just for Fun: My Stockpile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, here it is...my stockpile! We finally bought some shelves to put everything in one place instead of having it all scattered all over the house. It is so much easier to just go to the shelves to pick out what I need. You'll notice these are all non-food items. My stockpile is upstairs, so it's not very convenient to store our groceries. Also not pictured is our stash of laundry detergent. I ran out of shelves so it is stored in the laundry room. Also, the cardboard box on the right is my Donation Box. I put things in there that I know we won't use...usually they are moneymaker items.<br />
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Anyone that knows me knows that I have a slight obsession with Excel, so naturally, I use spreadsheets to keep track of my savings. I have them separated by grocery savings and drugstore savings.<br />
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We have budgeted $200/month for groceries, so about $50/week. My goal is to save 50% each trip. We grocery shop at Meijer and Kroger. Here are my stats for 2013:<br />
<i>Average Weekly Spending</i>: $52.61<br />
<i>Grand Total Worth</i>: $1,938.05<br />
<i>Paid Out of Pocket</i>: $1,209.92<br />
<i>Savings</i>: $728.13<br />
<i>Total % Saved</i>: 38%<br />
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We don't have a budget for drugstore items, but my goal is 75-90% savings each trip. We primarily shop at CVS, but also at Rite Aid, and Walgreens. Here are my stats for 2013:<br />
<i>Grand Total Worth</i>: $839.36<br />
<i>Paid Out of Pocket</i>: $218.53<br />
<i>Savings</i>: $620.83<br />
<i>Total % Savings</i>: 74%<br />
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I'm not quite where I want to be, especially with groceries, but still not bad. Check back in December to see if I've improved!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-940440327578492042013-06-08T17:26:00.002-04:002013-10-23T11:24:03.900-04:00What's Cooking: BBQ Pulled Pork<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A favorite in our household. You can put the whole bottle of BBQ sauce in after you remove the liquid, but we prefer to add some then and put more on right before we eat it. Serve as a sandwich or eat plain.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
- 1 Center Cut Boneless Pork Loin<br />
- 1 bottle BBQ Sauce<br />
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Cooking Directions:<br />
1. Place pork in a crock pot.<br />
2. Cover and set to high for 6 hours.<br />
3. Remove pork and transfer to a large dish. Reserve all the liquid into a separate dish and set aside.<br />
4. Shred the pork with two forks and put it back into the crock pot along with a little bit of the reserved liquid and some BBQ sauce.<br />
5.
Cook on high one more hour.<br />
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Source: www.skinnytaste.com Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-10111594128636763072013-05-29T14:03:00.001-04:002013-10-23T11:24:10.829-04:00What's Cooking: Candied Carrots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">Ingredients:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">1 pound</span>
<span class="ingredient-name" id="lblIngName">carrots</span>
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<span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">2 tablespoons</span>
<span class="ingredient-name" id="lblIngName">butter</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><label></label><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">1/4 cup</span>
<span class="ingredient-name" id="lblIngName">packed brown sugar</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><label></label><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">1 pinch</span>
<span class="ingredient-name" id="lblIngName">salt</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="ingredient-amount" id="lblIngAmount">1 pinch</span>
<span class="ingredient-name" id="lblIngName">ground black pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">1. Place carrots
in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high
simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes, but not until they are mush.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">2. Drain the
carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the
carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook
for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly.</span></span></div>
</span>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-51681460142954794112013-05-21T23:21:00.001-04:002013-10-23T11:24:20.222-04:00What's Cooking: Sweet & Sour Chicken<div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients">
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Tastes similar to General Tso's Chicken. Serve plain or over rice.</div>
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Ingredients:<span class="italic"> </span></div>
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<span class="italic"> Chicken:</span> </div>
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- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</div>
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- Salt and pepper</div>
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- 1 cup cornstarch</div>
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- 2 large eggs, beaten</div>
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- 1/4 cup canola oil<span class="italic"> </span></div>
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<span class="italic"> Sauce:</span>
</div>
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
<br />
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
<br />
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
<br />
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce<br />
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt<br />
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Cooking Directions</div>
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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2. Heat
the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While the oil is heating,
cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.<br />
3. Place the cornstarch in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Put the chicken into
the bag with the cornstarch and seal, tossing to coat the chicken.<br />
4. Whisk the eggs together in a shallow pie plate. Dip the
cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in the egg and place them carefully in a
single layer in the hot skillet.<br />
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then flip
each piece over to cook on the other side until nicely golden but not
all the way cooked through. Place in a single layer in a baking dish and
repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
<br />
6. Mix
the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and pour over the
chicken in the baking dish. Bake for one hour, turning the chicken once
or twice while cooking to coat evenly with sauce.<br />
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Source: www.melskitchencafe.comLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-48801119948239380662013-05-17T10:59:00.000-04:002013-10-23T11:24:49.080-04:00Just for Fun: Using NuVal® to Buy Healthier Foods<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you ever looked at a food nutrition label? Do you
know what it means? Which is better for you: original, lite, low-fat, or fat
free? How about whole grain, multi-grain, or whole wheat? Don’t know? Let me
introduce you to NuVal®.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What is NuVal®?</b><br />
The NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System is a food scoring system that gives foods
a score from 1 to 100 based on the food’s nutrition. The higher the number, the
more nutrition the food contains. Any type of food can have a NuVal® score,
from fresh fruit to processed cereal. The system helps people choose healthy
foods quickly and easily because it is a simple number instead of the many
numbers listed on a food nutrition label.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How it Works</b><b><br />
</b>Each score is calculated using
the ONQI<sup>TM</sup> (Overall Nutritional Quality Index) Algorithm that a
group of twelve nutrition and medical experts created. For each food, they take
the nutrients with favorable effects on health (i.e. iron, vitamins, potassium,
calcium, etc.) and divide them by the nutrients with unfavorable effects on
health (i.e. sodium, sugar, cholesterol, etc.) to get a single number that
represents the overall nutrition of the food. The higher the number, the more
nutrition it contains.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How to Use NuVal®</b><br />
The first time I started to look at the NuVal® scores, I was shocked to see
that the lite version of my family’s favorite brand of salad dressing was
actually more nutritious than the fat-free version that I usually purchased. As
I paid more attention to the scores, I noticed some of the foods I have been
buying have a NuVal® score in the single digits!<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Now that I pay attention to the scores, I don’t
think I will ever go back. It is so quick and easy to just look at a single
number to choose which products I want to buy. I don’t have to take the time to
compare different products and I feel like I am purchasing the most nutritious
foods for my family. I also like that even fresh fruits and vegetables have
NuVal® scores.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Examples of NuVal® Scores</b><br />
While there is not a running list of NuVal® scores posted for the public, but
there are a few listed on the NuVal® website. Here are some <a href="http://www.nuval.com/scores" target="_blank" title="NuVal Scores">examples</a>:</span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Skinless Turkey Breast
- 48</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Broccoli - 100</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">General Mills Whole
Grain Cheerios - 37</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keebler Townhouse
Bistro Multi Grain Crackers - 3</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1% Milk - 81</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shrimp - 75</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Stores that Have NuVal®</b><b><br />
</b>The NuVal® System is currently
used in the following stores: Amigos United, Bel Air, Big Y, Brookshire’s, City
Market, Coborn’s, Festival Foods, Food City, Market District, Giant Eagle,
Hy-Vee, Just Save, King Kullen, King Soopers, Kroger, Lowes Foods, Lunds and
Byerly’s, Market Street, Meijer, Nob Hill Foods, Price Chopper, Price Cutter,
Raleys, Reasor’s, Robert Fresh Market, Scolari’s, Super 1 Foods, Tops, and
United Supermarkets. If your store is not listed, you can ask your store
manager about it or suggest a store to NuVal® on their website.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Where to Find NuVal® Scores in the Store</b><br />
The NuVal® scores are right next to the price of the item. It looks like two
blue hexagons connected together on one side with a number over the top of
them. The number is the product’s NuVal® score.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">If your
store uses the NuVal® system, I challenge you to check out some of the products
you usually buy for your family to see what their NuVal® score is. Maybe you
could even try only buying foods with a NuVal® score over 50!</span></span></div>
Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749167209644872556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199150779228858779.post-79617177768280478502013-04-28T00:19:00.004-04:002013-10-23T11:24:27.757-04:00What's Cooking: Baked Chicken Parmesan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A healthier spin on an Italian favorite. Serve plain or over pasta.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
- 4 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, fat trimmed, sliced in half to make 8<br />
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs<br />
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted<br />
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese<br />
- 1 cup pasta sauce<br />
- cooking spray<br />
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Cooking Directions:<br />
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with cooking spray.<br />
2. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.<br />
3. Lightly spray a little more cooking spray on top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, bake another 5 minutes.<br />
4. Remove from oven, spoon 1 tablespoon sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese.<br />
5.
Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.<br />
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Source: www.skinnytaste.com <br />
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