Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, kids may be more finicky than adult eaters in your family, so it’s important to use recipes the whole family will enjoy. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Did you know Taco Cabana has salads? Plus, since they’re about 400 calories, I might not feel so guilty eating tortillas and queso with them. Get a $1 off Cabana Bowl coupon when you build you own on the Taco Cabana website. I sure didn’t and they look pretty yummy too. What did you choose?

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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. Wednesday : Slow Cooker Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos. Thursday: Taco leftovers. This Week’s Dinners. They make the BEST soup.

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MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies.

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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. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. Layer avocado, salsa, cheese, and your other favorite taco toppings on a soft tortilla or hard shell.

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JUNE 5, 2015

I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2020

Plus, a number of ingredients are optional and others list possible substitutions, so you’re not out of luck if you can’t get everything the recipe calls for. We like this recipe because you can use fresh, canned, or frozen corn, making it pretty flexible. Ground Beef Tacos via How Sweet Eats. Craving tacos?

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2019

And of course restaurants all over the country offer awesome deals on Mexican drinks and food! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo like Forrest Gump would with $1 tacos and $4 Corona Extra bottles in the bar and lounge areas on May 5th! Use promo code CINCO19 when ordering online and get a large 1-topping pizza for just $5.55. May 1st-5th.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What kind of rice should I use? If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. Sea salt : Salt brings out flavor and just makes food better. If we’re having tacos, I add southwest seasonings and swap lime and cilantro for butter and lemon.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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MAY 5, 2015

Eating tacos for dinner? 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!

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. summer corn.

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MARCH 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Tacos using pre-cooked chicken or ground turkey that I keep in the freezer and homemade taco seasoning. I keep both in the freezer. April’s Assignments.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 8, 2020

This classic soup can seem oh-so-comforting when you’re feeling a little under the weather or just need a little pick-me-up. There are instructions for how to make the recipe in a slow cooker, how to make it in an Instant Pot, how to speed up the process using rotisserie chicken, how to freeze the soup, and so much more.

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MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Use my referral code to join. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring.

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JUNE 9, 2012

2 Hinode Microwaveable Rice Products Coupon (zip code 84121 -> foods). I’ve been putting these in my hubby’s boxes along with the Taco Bell Black Bean Pouches and he LOVES it. Surprisingly, the food they feed the guys in the field is AWFUL. Hinode Heat & Serve Rice 10.6 Pay: $1.48.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos . Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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JUNE 2, 2014

They’re flame-grilled, moist, and come on a fresh, soft bun – the way a burger should be. I saw a lady making a Mexican burger using the toppings for the taco salads, which is a great idea! Disney Disney - Our Trips Disney Food' Nothing fancy here…just a good burger done right! And, I was stuffed!

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

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MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 27, 2013

I just had salad and veggies but I know there were a lot of hidden calories and fat in the salad dressing as well as whatever was used to cook the veggies. It’s so much easier at home when I can control more how my food is cooked but eating out is a part of life! As I mentioned previously, I am a chef.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

If your recipe doesn’t win one week, you may re-enter the same recipe subsequent weeks of the contest period. The recipes include: Ravioli Lasagna, Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake, Chili-Roni, Taco-Roni, and Cheeseburger-Roni.” Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. I’ll never use store bought broth again.

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MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Brown Bag lunch.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

If you’re looking for a way to save on gift card purchases this holiday season, here is a roundup of all the stores and restaurants offering bonuses or discounts on gift card purchases! Gap/Old Navy — Get 10% off gift cards when you use your Gap credit card to purchase and use coupon. In-store only.). off your next visit.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 25, 2011

Whether you’re hosting a casual party on a lantern-lit patio, or satisfying an after-school feeding frenzy for the kids and all their friends, Any’tizers snack varieties are the perfect match for every occasion. Tyson even sent me a nifty apron to wear as I cooked the food! The QuesaDippers had salsa come with them.

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APRIL 12, 2024

You can do several pounds at once and use them all week long! Weekly food prep is one of my biggest tips for making quick and easy meals, and the best way to meal prep chicken thighs is in the oven—under the broiler. I prefer food prep or a combination of the two because it allows for more flexibility and is less complicated.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Here are some tips!

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it. Note: Please feel free to enlarge and print out this form for your personal use if you'd like. ~~~ While Christmas was on my mind I decided to "work ahead of need". I use them a lot in the food and craft pantries for storing supplies.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Fortunately, a team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores wants to help parents start the new school year off right, and offered some tips to build a better lunch. Be sure to pack a minimum of 3 food groups in your child’s lunch. Make Healthy Choices.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Enjoy storytime and activities featuring We’re In The Wrong Book! In 2015, every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. This week you can celebrate Animal Day, Taco Day, World Teachers Day, and more. This site uses affiliate links.

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MARCH 6, 2015

If you’re heading out to do some weekend shopping, here are my must-do deals of the week! Before heading out: Print any retail and dining coupons you might use, and check for new grocery coupons too! These are all awesome ways to save on fresh and organic foods! and also use (1) $2.00/3 Use (1) $1.50/2

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MARCH 4, 2015

It has NO size restrictions, and we’re already seeing some awesome deals with it! Use 20% Skittles & Starburst Candy Eggs Target Cartwheel Discount (deducts 60¢). and also use (1) $2.00/3 Use 20% Skittles & Starburst Candy Eggs Target Cartwheel Discount (deducts 60¢). and also use (1) $2.00/3

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

GROCERY Apple & Eve Fruitables - $2.88 -Use $1/1 Apple & Eve in-store coupon (Exp 10/16) Final Price = $1.88 Dreamfields Low Carb Pasta - $1.78 -Use $1/2 Dreamfields Pasta in-store coupon (Exp 10/02) Final Price = $2.56 Cookies - $2.78 -Use $1/1 WhoNu? for 2 ($1.28 for 2 ($1.48

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