WINNER!!

KODI OGLE AND MELLISA COX(FRUGALLISA)!!!!

I want to thank all of you who participated in this giveaway! The ones that shared and the ones that just came over to check it out! I really enjoy putting all this info out there and hope y'all enjoy it too!

Keep coming back because I have lots of goodies planned for the next few weeks... Summer Activity List(Over 50), New Recipes, and possibly ANOTHER giveaway!! :-)

May Giveaway

How many Moms/Wives/Grandmas out there need a break?? How about a nice quiet morning at Starbucks reading about how to sneak produce into your kids/spouses/grandkids food?? That's what I am offering up here folks! :-)

Been in a good mood for a while now so I thought I would share the love! :-)

I really enjoy this blog and hope y'all do too! So if you like it and want to share with friends and family and win some cool stuff this is how :-)

And the loot is....

I have 2 copies of "The Sneaky Chef" and 2 Starbucks Gift Cards. The winners will get one of each :-)

Here is how it will work:
 There are 3 ways to enter this giveaway..
 1. Follow my blog, you can do this by scrolling all the way down on the left hand side to where it says "Followers" and click "Join this Site"

 2. "Like" my blog on Facebook here

 3. Share the blog on Facebook,Twitter, your blog, etc..

Once you have done One OR All of these 3 things come back here and leave a comment on the post WITH YOUR NAME! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THIS WILL BE HOW I CHOOSE A WINNER! 
You can leave a comment for each entry! That's 3 possible ways to win!! REMEMBER to put your name in the comment!

Open to U.S. residents only.

This giveaway will go from 5pm Tuesday May 1st- 5pm Friday May 4th 2012

Sunday Shopping

I have had several people ask me if I am still shopping/couponing. YES,obviously, still have to buy food,HOWEVER, here lately I have only been getting regular groceries and 1-2 coupon items here and there...I filled my stockpile up pretty good last year so we haven't had to buy a lot. Now I am really hoping that sales pick up soon because I need to fill in some spots in my stockpile!

These are our groceries from this Sunday:

Pasta: $1 (I don't normally buy because we have so much in stockpile..but, it's a new recipe..)

Almond Milk:$2.19

Powerade: $1

Kroger BBQ Sauce: .71cents(our stockpile of BBQ is gone so we grabbed this one)

Kroger Cheese:$3.59

Bleach: $1.49

Pork Chops on Mark-Down $2.67

Steak on Mark-Down $4.49

Ground Chuck $3.08

Italian Ground Sausage: $3

Hormel Ham: $3.79

4 Pampers Wipes $1.99each
 Used .50/1 coupon that doubled to $1
Paid .99cents each

2 Crystal Light $2.50 each
 Used $1/2 coupon
Paid $2 each

Strawberries: $1.99

3 Milano Cookies: On sale $1.99
 Used 3 .50/1 coupons that doubled to $1
Paid .99cents each
(These are Hubby's favorite cookies and they are normally $3.69 each..so I got a few)  :-)

Pillsbury Biscuits: $3.14

Baked Beans: $1.79

2 Gravy: .50 cents each

Plum Baby food: $1 each
(Brother eats these for snacks on a busy day)

2 Cereal Bars: $2.50 each

Shredded Cheese: $4.29

Kroger Swiss Cheese Slices: $2

Bananas: $1.24

Broccoli:$1.76

Apples:
4 Jazz:$4.98
Fuji:.58cents

3 Pears: $2.48

3 Sweet Potatoes: $1.59

2 Green Peppers: $1.79

Red and Yellow Peppers: $1.79 each

2 Red Onions: $2.43

2 Baking Potatoes: $1.81

2 Squash: .96cents

1 Zucchini: $1.95

2 Tomatoes: $2.39

Paid $98.69
Tax: $8.51
Saved:$25.67(20%)

Menu 4-30/5-6-12

Monday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Tuna Salad with Crackers and Fresh Fruit
Baked Spaghetti with Green Beans and Salad

Tuesday:
Yogurt,Apple,Peanut Butter, and Nuts
L.O.
Chicken Jambalaya(Carry-Over)

Wednesday:
Jelly Biscuits with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Fruit
L.O.
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs on grill with Sweet Potato Fries and Mixed Veggies

Thursday:
Oatmeal,Peanut Butter,Nuts, and Fresh Fruit
Salad with Fresh Fruit
Mexican Pasta

Friday:
Bacon,Egg,and Cheese Sandwich with Fresh Fruit
   ?
Beef and Broccoli with Rice

Saturday
Pancakes,Turkey Bacon, and Scrambled Eggs
Sandwiches with Fresh Fruit and Raw Veggies
    ?

Sunday:
Biscuits and Gravy with Eggs and Sausage
   ?
Lasagna  with Green Beans and Salad (Carry Over...Again! If I don't make it this week Its off till August!! Ha Ha) 

Menu 4-22/4-29-12

Monday:
Baked Oatmeal Cups with Applesauce
Mexican Salad
Biscuits and Gravy,Eggs,Sausage, and Fresh Fruit

Tuesday:
Yogurt,Nuts,Apple, and Peanut Butter
Grilled Cheese,Fruit, and Raw Veggies
Taco Salad with Beans and Rice, and all the fixings

Wednesday:
Bacon,Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Fresh Fruit
     ? (Big Daddy's Choice)
Pinto Beans,Cornbread,Sauerkraut and Wienies,Corn, Tomato and Onions

Thursday:
Waffle,Egg Whites,and Fresh Fruit
Salad with Fresh Fruit
Lasagna with Green Beans and Salad (Carry Over)


Friday:
Scrambled Eggs,Pepper and Onions, and Fresh Fruit
BLT with Fresh Fruit Salad
Chicken Jambalaya

Saturday:
Cereal with Fruit
    ?
    ?

Sunday:
    CLEAN 
           OUT
              FRIDGE

Queso Chicken Pasta

Seriously y'all if you are not on Pinterest you are missing out!! This is of course another one of my fabulous finds! It was so YUMMY!! The only thing I would change is the jalapeno. I think there was enough "kick" with just the Ro*Tel, but if you like really spicy then keep it in.

Here is what you will need:

8 ounces penne pasta
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cream cheese
6 ounces Colby-jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup drained Ro*Tel tomatoes
2 cups cooked shredded chicken

Heat the oven to 350 F and spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but reduce the cooking time by two minutes.

In a medium pot heat the oil over medium heat. Once it begins to shimmer add the onion, garlic and peppers. Cook until they begin to soften, about three minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and salt and cook for an additional two minutes, or until the spices become fragrant.

Add the flour and cook for three minutes, stirring constantly, until all the flour is moist. Gradually whisk in the milk and stir until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to thicken.

Turn off the heat and add the cream cheese and 4 ounces of the shredded cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in the Ro*Tel tomatoes.

Pour the pasta into the prepared casserole dish, stir in the shredded chicken and sauce. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pasta is bubbly and the cheese has melted. Let stand five minutes before serving.

Y'all know I love sharing recipes on here, but I also like to give credit where it is due...
This AWESOME recipe comes from here go check it out too  :-)

Menu 4-16/4-22-12

We have had a great weekend! 10 mile Yard Sale yesterday,then planted the garden! Today we went to the Flea Market!  Now we are being lazy and resting up to get ready for this new week! :-) Speaking of new week, here is what I have planned...

Monday:
Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Nuts and Fresh Fruit
Mexican Salad(Romain,Black Beans,Corn,Avocado etc..)
Pork Kebabs, Butternut Squash and Greens

Tuesday:
Egg White Scramble(Spinach and Onions) Apple w/Cinnamon, Toast
Tuna Salad,Crackers,Tomato, and Carrots
*Chinese Take-Out*   YUM!!

Wednesday:
Yogurt,Peanut Butter,Apple, and Nuts
Sandwiches,Raw Veggies and Fresh Fruit
Steak/Ribs with Twice Baked Potatoes, Corn on Cob,Baked Beans, Mushrooms and Onions

Thursday:
Mexican Egg Bake (Carry-Over) with Fresh Fruit
Salad
Veggie Burger, Sweet Potato Fries and Tomato/Onion Salad

Friday:
Muffins,Egg Whites, and Fresh Fruit
L.O.
HM Pizza with Salad (Carry-Over)

Saturday:
Pancakes,Turkey Bacon, Eggs and Fresh Fruit (Carry-Over)
HM Chicken Nuggets,Annie's Mac and Cheese, and Raw Veggies (Carry-Over)
Ham and Veggie Saute (Carry-Over)

Sunday:
Breakfast Casserole (Carry-Over)
    ?
Lasagna with Salad and Green Beans

Cake Batter Blondies

Have I mentioned my love for Pinterest? These are awesome! If  you are like me and can not resist licking the spoon while making a cake...even though you know you aren't supposed to, then these are for you!! They are so good...in moderation, much like the Toffee Bars they are very sweet.

 Here is what you will need:

1 box yellow cake mix
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg, beaten
1/4 – 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the cake mix and sprinkles in a large bowl, then mix in the oil and egg.
Add the milk slowly just until the batter is combined.
Place better in a greased 8×8 pan or 8-inch cake pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or just until the edges turn golden.
Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting because the gooey center needs to set.

 As far as I can tell this recipe came from here, hard to tell with Pinterest!

Easter Present and New Menu

Had a great Easter with family yesterday! Lots of food, Egg Hunt and...

...the kids Easter present....

...lots of games, music, and...

...teaching!  :o)

We are finding lots of new games, listening to music, watching Hop etc...Sissy is on Spring Break and we have lots planned to do... can't talk much.  :-) 

Here is the menu for this week...

Monday:
Lipton Chicken w/Broccoli and Brussels

Tuesday:
Cereal w/Fruit
Turkey Hot Dogs w/Chili, Raw Veggies and Fresh Fruit
Taco Salad

Wednesday:
Bacon,Egg,Toast Cups w/Fresh Fruit
L.O.
Lasagna Subs w/Salad

Thursday:
Oatmeal w/Fresh Fruit
Homemade Chicken Nuggets w/Annie's Mac and Cheese and Raw Veggies
Pancakes,Turkey Bacon,Eggs and Fresh Fruit

Friday:
    ?
Sandwiches w/Fresh Fruit and Raw Veggies
Ham and Veggie Saute

Saturday:
Eggs,Toast and Ham
HM Pizza w/Salad(Carry-Over)
   ?

Sunday:
Jelly Biscuit w/Eggs and Sausage
   ?
Schnitzel w/Taters and Peas

"Fire Crackers"

YAY! Another Pinterest Score! These are called "Fire Crackers" and they live up to their name. But they are Oh so good!

Here is how you make them:

 1 lb. crackers: 1/3 each of Cheese It's, Mini Club & Mini Saltines
 1 1/2 cup canola oil
1 pk Ranch salad dressing mix
 2-3 Tablespoon crushed red peppers

 Mix together oil, Ranch and crushed red peppers.

Pour over crackers in a big airtight container, toss several times over a 1 hr period.

Best if made the day before. Will keep for a extended period of time in a airtight container.

 Do not refrigerate.