Goodies from the Mailbox...

I went to the mailbox, expecting to get the usual stuff, but instead, I got a WONDERFUL surprise!

Check it out:

There are 4 (yes 4!) FREE cereal coupons from General Mills via MyBlogSpark, a FREE bottle of International Delights creamer via Facebook fan page, a FREE bottle of Seventh Generation Dish Soap, along with $1/1 Coke, $1/1 Dasani, $2/1 Cascadian, $1/2 Bumble Bee Tuna via Recyclebank. Love it!!!

FREE 50 count box of SweetLeaf

Go here to submit your story of how SweetLeaf has made a difference in your life and they will send you a free 50 count box!

FREE full size bottle of One A Day Vita Craves Gummies

Thanks to Crystal, I joined up at Smile.ly and got an offer for a FREE bottle of One A Day Vita Craves Gummies. You can get in on this deal by signing up here!

General Mills cereal

I was so happy to receive in my mailbox four FREE General Mills cereal coupons from General Mills via MyBlogSpark. My kids love eating cereal and I love getting a great deal! According to the information General Mills passed on to MyBlogSpark:

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.

Other cereal benefits:

* Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.

* Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.

* More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
I was very happy to receive in my mailbox the other day 4 coupons for FREE General Mills cereal from BlogSpark! My kids love getting cereal for breakfast and I love getting a great deal on it!

According to the information General Mills passed on to BlogSpark:


Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.

For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness.

Making a healthy breakfast doesn't have to be hard...and General Mills cereal can help! Go here to print off some great coupons, provided by General Mills.

Want to get in the action of MyBlogSpark and get some great coupons and the opportunity to try new items? Sign up here.

FREE Granola

Click here to get your free sample of galaxy granola! Choose from Not Sweet Vanilla or Vanilla Almond. I had to copy and paste the email address that pops up after you fill out the form, and send it in a separate email. Some of you may not have to do that, though.


Thanks, MoneySavingMom!

Baking Day

I wanted to update you as this was going, but I got on a roll...

I started out this morning with a whopping list, and I wasn't sure I could finish, but I wanted to get as much accomplished as I could. I had a couple of awesome helpers, and we finished the whole list! Here is some pictures of our day:

We started out by making yummy granola:

I browned up a total of 6lbs. of meat, a mix of venison and sausage. My apologies to anyone reading this with a queasy stomach!





I cooked up a bunch of chicken breasts to make easier "throw together" meals like enchiladas, farmhouse chicken, and chicken stir fry.




One of my helpers getting the ground chuck made into hamburger patties and meatballs. Again, for those nights when "nothing sounds good", we can throw the pre-made burgers on the grill for a quick, easy, kid pleasing dinner.





My other helper, cutting up potatoes for freezer mashed potatoes. Quick shephard's pie, anyone?





Pumpkin muffins....note to self: when making muffins, make sure that you do not have the oven set at the granola temp of 250...the muffins will not rise! They are flat topped, but still taste good. Quick snacks!



Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast pockets. Quick and easy breakfast on those days when Hubby is running a bit late to work.




I bagged the meatballs, and getting ready to bag up the flash frozen hamburger patties.




Putting the potatoes through the victorio strainer proved to make mashed potatoes much easier. Especially in the quantity that we made them in!




All in all, I had to say that it was a great day and we had a LOT of fun working together! I also have about 14 dinners, and a bunch of breakfasts all made, ready to go! Can't beat spending less time in the kitchen during the next couple of weeks, right?

FREE Kashi TLC granola bar

Click here to get a FREE sample of Kashi TLC granola bar!

$2/1 Nivea Body Wash-Money Maker at CVS

Go here to print a $2/1 Nivea Body Wash. They are on sale this week at CVS for $5.99 with $5 ECBs, making this a money maker!
Check out the full ad for CVS here.

Out With the Old...In With the New....

MoneySavingMom is co-hosting an "Eating from the Pantry" event, beginning on Jan 1. The idea is to eat what you have and save money by NOT going to the grocery store. I am going to work this a wee bit differently, as I would need to get a couple of things in January myself, mainly dairy. So, what I am going to do is an "Eat From the Pantry", but have a $20/week grocery budget for cheese, sour cream, and yogurt.
I am going to work towards that being the ONLY things I spend money on in January, and then I can fund the February Freezer Cooking that I am wanting to do. I am making a last trip to the store this week, and then I am having a cooking/baking day on Friday. Yes, I know that it's Christmas, but we celebrate Hanukkah in my house, and my hubby will be home that day anyway, so I will have a "distraction" for the boys.
I will be posting pictures on Friday as I go along, but I do not expect any of you to see them until Saturday...ENJOY YOUR FAMILY!!

Can't wait to try this! Won't you join me?

$5 off $20 at Save-A-Lot

Go here to get a $5/$20 coupon at Save-A-Lot!

FREE Pint of International Delight Creamer

International Delight is giving away a FREE pint of creamer on Facebook to the first 100,00 fans! Click here to become a fan, click on the Holiday Giveaway tab, fill out the address info and they will send your coupon in the mail!

FREE Coupons with Recycle Bank!

My friend, Crystal, over at MoneySavingMom blogged about a hot offer today that everyone will want to take advantage of! You can get free Seventh Generation product coupons, or many other high-value coupons just for signing up for a free account with RecycleBank. Here's how:

::Go here and click on the "Sign In or Get Started" button at the top of the RecycleBank page.

::Click on the "Register" option and fill out your information.

::Once you've signed up, go back to the homepage here and sign in. Your account should be credited with 100 points for signing up.

::Click on "Get Rewards" and scroll down to the "Grocery and Food" category in the left column and choose which coupons you would like to request via mail.

Check out Vocalpoint - Eat Your Eggnog

Doesn't this look totally yummmy?
Here's the recipe:
1 pkg (1.1 oz; 4 servings) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup sugar-free frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1 tsp rum or brandy extract
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

In a mixing bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Whisk about 2 minutes, or until smooth.

Add whipped topping and rum. Whisk just until combined.

Spoon pudding mixture into 4 dessert dishes. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until set.



Methinks I must try some!!!

 
Vocalpoint - Eat Your Eggnog

So, is this what's it;'s all about?

It's National Brownie Day...

And to celebrate, I am going to share with you my favorite brownie recipe:

1 stick melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
beat together well, then add:
2 T. oil
1/2 c. flour
6 T. coca power

Fold in:
1/2 bag butterscotch chips

Bake in 8x8 pan at 350 for about 20-23 minutes...and hide them from the kids until you have had your fill: