Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Here is the last cookie recipe from Amanda at A Few Shortcuts before Christmas. Peppermint Mocha Sandwich Cookies are so festive looking. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! I think it is a winner!

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Cookies Recipes Christmas Desserts 65

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Banana Oatmeal Cookie. Apricot & Banana.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I have also never been a caramel kind of gal, but the profusion of salted caramels that have sprung up on the food scene in the last few years have caused me to reconsider those as well. Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies sound pretty enticing to me. Recipes A Few Shortcuts Weekly Recipe: Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies' Looks so yummy!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Baked Goods.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Bulk Foods. Add some rice. Peanut Butter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Christmas Cookies are a necessity for the holidays, but are you tired of the same old vanilla sugar cookies with vanilla frosting? Have you used the same recipes over and over again for the past 10 years? Download: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Cookies by Dennis Weaver. This E-book is just for you! Simply brilliant.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 9, 2012

This week’s solves one of my biggest problems–over ripe bananas–and uses one of my favorite comfort foods–peanut butter! She combines them to make: Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies ! I’m going to be using this recipe quite a bit! © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC. All rights reserved.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

But if you’re hosting the baby shower, there’s so much more to think about than the cute baby outfits you want to buy. You need to be able to feed a crowd, but you probably also want the food to be cute, delicious, and not excessively complicated. Plus, they’re vegan, so plant-based guests can enjoy them, too!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. It was tasty.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Consider tutoring. Are you Crafty?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 15, 2019

After all, if you’re staying up late, you’ll need something to fuel you through the night. While some parties may have elaborate snacks, you don’t need to make complicated or expensive food to have a good time. ” Blue Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies via Spache the Spatula.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 3, 2012

Make sure to print them before they're gone. 2 KRAFT FRESH TAKE, PHILADELPHIA or MILKBITE Products (use zip 44333). Food & Grocery. $1/2 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. 2 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods. 10 Cans of ALPO Dog Food. Coupons.com.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Into the oven until golden brown… We like these with warm marinara, but they’re equally delicious with sour cream. They’re gluten-free, low carb, and keto.

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Couponing 101

MAY 8, 2020

We selected this recipe because it uses common ingredients, so they shouldn’t be hard to track down. This recipe makes the list because it uses common, flavorful ingredients, but the results look enough like a traditional hamburger to satisfy some veggie-averse meat-eaters. They’re rich, flavorful, and filling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Would a never ending supply of cookies be as enjoyable as a limited supply? With regard to abundance, cookies that were constantly abundant were rated higher than cookies that began scarce but later became abundant.” Consider all the things that used to be scarce (or expensive), but no longer are.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 30, 2020

Since you might not be ready to make a run to the grocery store, we’ve tried to focus on recipes that use ingredients you may already have in the house. If you don’t have the right ingredients, you can also use these recipes as inspiration for your own creative ideas. Melting Snowman Meringues via The Decorated Cookie.

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Couponing 101

MAY 19, 2020

Since cookout food often leans heavily on meat, it might be hard to prepare your standard dishes if you can’t find your go-to products. If you want to make the recipe a little simpler, you might use packaged pesto and skip the basil leaves. Vegans could also use extra firm tofu in place of mozzarella.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Holidays are the perfect excuse to make your family’s food extra fun. Plus, they’re free from gluten and refined sugars. The recipe can also be made vegan by using your favorite non-dairy milk. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies via Baking a Moment. The cookies are freezable, so you can make them ahead of time!

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Couponing 101

MAY 12, 2020

” While you can find recipes for butterbeer candy, butterbeer cake, butterbeer cookies, and more, we think there’s nothing like the classic! It has a distinct fall flavor that may make you feel like you’re strolling around the Hogwarts grounds on a brisk autumn day. Harry Potter Butterbeer via Recipe Fairy.

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Recipes Food and Drink Movies Re-use 59

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Beans are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, so they’re not only a cheap pantry staple, but a healthy one too! Bulk Foods.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware. We’re having an Ugly Sweater party at our office this year. How to Host a Cookie Swap.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. Use the good table cloth–it can always be washed. Host a Cookie Swap. Bake and Decorate Cut Out Cookies.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Chocolate Dipped Salted Caramel Biscotti is another in the 30 Days of Cookies Recipes for the Holidays from Amanda at A Few Shortcuts. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Chocolate Recipes Food and Drink Cookies 70

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Right now, your fridge probably isn’t as well-stocked as it used to be. Even if you’re still making regular grocery runs or getting food delivered to your house, you may not be able to get all your favorite products. We’ve rounded up seven recipes that use items you may already have in your pantry.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Don’t buy, make.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 3, 2014

I was looking for some comfort food that is easy to make and this recipe fits the bill! And it has the “warm up your body” quality that foods need during this cold weather. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use!

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Recipes Bills Re-use Fitness 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Into the oven until golden brown… We like these with warm marinara, but they’re equally delicious with sour cream. They’re gluten-free, low carb, and keto.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 52

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

These Ranch Snack Pretzels can be made in about 20 minutes and are great to have ready when you’re expecting company and want to have something to munch on. Bag of Pretzels (I used small circles but you could any shape) 1 Ranch Seasoning packet ¼ C. Pour onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes to ''dry'' the pretzels out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. Bring snacks and a drinking cup to use in the park. Find or buy re-fillable soda cups for the park.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 27, 2013

You use refrigerated crescent rolls, frozen spinach, cream cheese and parmesan. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Comments I like how you can use crescent rolls in so many different. Thanks Amanda!

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Recipes Re-use Refrigerators Bread 70

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 13, 2014

If you’re not using Ibotta, click here to sign up. Enjoy Life® Soft Baked Cookies, Any variety – 6 oz. Enjoy Life® Crunchy Cookies, Any variety – 7oz. Tom’s of Maine® at Whole Foods. These rebates are available exclusively at Whole Foods Market. . package or larger, $1.00. Enjoy Life®.

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